Thank you for this—I deeply identify with these words! I often feel like I have no right to write about sobriety when I am struggling with it—but it's also the only way I know how to face myself. It's scary, but necessary, and I always end up feeling grateful to have written, even when it hurt to. <3
Thank you for being honest here, Tendani <3. You and this piece came across my timeline from a Dana Leigh Lyons share. You summed up a lot of what I'm going through with my own newsletters, and really put to words some stuff I didn't really realize.
"I haven’t written for myself in the longest time. I’m afraid what might come up on the page. I’ve been avoiding myself, just as I avoid conflict and anything else that is uncomfortable. But something is bursting within me. And I’ve received too many signs signalling that I simply cannot avoid what I was clearly made to do."
I think this has summed up my life lately-and generally a pattern in my life as a whole.
Sending much love for the whole of who you are, Tendani. Personally, I treasure honesty, kindness, and acknowledgement of our shared, complicated humanness over perfection. Cheering you on. ❤️
It’s a marathon not a sprint and my experience is pain and discomfort is the touchstone for spiritual growth. KFG! (Keep fucking going), SWYA! (Start where you are) - be patient and kind to yourself. Much love.
Thank you for this—I deeply identify with these words! I often feel like I have no right to write about sobriety when I am struggling with it—but it's also the only way I know how to face myself. It's scary, but necessary, and I always end up feeling grateful to have written, even when it hurt to. <3
Thank you for being honest here, Tendani <3. You and this piece came across my timeline from a Dana Leigh Lyons share. You summed up a lot of what I'm going through with my own newsletters, and really put to words some stuff I didn't really realize.
"I haven’t written for myself in the longest time. I’m afraid what might come up on the page. I’ve been avoiding myself, just as I avoid conflict and anything else that is uncomfortable. But something is bursting within me. And I’ve received too many signs signalling that I simply cannot avoid what I was clearly made to do."
I think this has summed up my life lately-and generally a pattern in my life as a whole.
Sending much love for the whole of who you are, Tendani. Personally, I treasure honesty, kindness, and acknowledgement of our shared, complicated humanness over perfection. Cheering you on. ❤️
Power my friend! I won't say more because you know my sentiments. Take each day as it comes. Super proud :)
It’s a marathon not a sprint and my experience is pain and discomfort is the touchstone for spiritual growth. KFG! (Keep fucking going), SWYA! (Start where you are) - be patient and kind to yourself. Much love.
Thank you everyone for your encouragement! It makes me feel so much better to know that I'm not alone on this journey. <3