Two weeks since my father went radio silent after articulating fury and "disappointment" in me when I expressed how sad I was that we haven't had a phone call or videochat in six years (he always claims he's too busy).
But I *have* set up a chat with step-cousins and -uncle for this Friday, so... we lean in to the family that wants to show up, eh?
Off for more writing now.
Have a beautiful day, all.
Know that you are worthy of love & healthy, constructive, mutually affirming relationships. ❤️
Valkyrie, this was so overwhelmingly kind that I needed a few hours to process the generosity of your words.
Thank you so, so much for sharing this warmth and love with me today.
You are a dazzling heart of a person, and I know that you extend your kindness from a place of *hard-won wisdom* too.
That makes the gift of these words even more precious.
I'm so thankful that we've connected here, and that I get to see you shine and persevere most every day.
Thank you for being YOU.
@MLClark yep. Meanwhile, my in-laws are saying "we want to see you" so...we're doing Easter with them.
Good call! I'm glad you have people you can turn toward as well. 💛🫂
oh dear, family🙄😢🫨
yes, do remember @Valkyrie_D 's words.
it's hard to find your way to the well when family attitude obstructs the pathway.
it's always already there, waiting to refresh you.
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Wise words, holon.
I revisited a lot of past trauma recently in a chat with a friend, and the problem with opening old wounds is that it can trigger a lot of old feelings of helplessness, too.
Those can then grow unchecked, if not properly addressed.
But I'm not helpless here, and the past has no power over me now.
It's time to close those chapters and recenter.
Much obliged for the nudge! 👌
i'm reading Jung, a massive enterprise. read some in the 60s but now it's making so much more sense and relevance. in so many ways.
the well image came up in my I Ching enquiry the other day. it's a useful one. the well remains because of its nature as well, while the village changes and moves around it.
don't tip your bucket when drawing water🤔out.
@MLClark I also want to remind YOU of the things that you’re always reminding us of. YOU are worthy of love and healthy, constructive, mutually affirming relationships ❤️ YOU are amazing and don’t you EVER forget this. You deserve all the love you keep giving away and then some! I honestly feel blessed to have you in my life (even though it’s just online). You add value to my life in ways you never knew. Thank you for being you ❤️