"The constant thinking about how others will react to anything I do or say and trying so hard to be true to me, is a clash that reverberates through my soul."
Love your response on this! I can relate with the letter sender. That’s why I take vacations because between processing grief and my Dad’s treatment, my responsibility as the eldest takes a lot from me.
It is a burden to carry to be the empathetic caregiver in any relational dynamic. Because not only do you see their pain, you feel it too. That discomfort takes up residence in your body as in theirs. You long to heal both for them and for yourself.
I do not know your situation, but I am glad you find reprieve in stepping away when you need to. You first care for others by caring for yourself. It’s the only way.
Sending you love and support on this journey of life!
Love your response on this! I can relate with the letter sender. That’s why I take vacations because between processing grief and my Dad’s treatment, my responsibility as the eldest takes a lot from me.
It is a burden to carry to be the empathetic caregiver in any relational dynamic. Because not only do you see their pain, you feel it too. That discomfort takes up residence in your body as in theirs. You long to heal both for them and for yourself.
I do not know your situation, but I am glad you find reprieve in stepping away when you need to. You first care for others by caring for yourself. It’s the only way.
Sending you love and support on this journey of life!
Thank you! 💕
I think that small pause is such a great step to take to being in tune with yourself. It's something I have been doing more lately.
It’s funny how something so small and seemingly inactive can make such a difference. Keep hold of your power, it will lead you where you need to go!
This was such a lovely response. Very calming to read. It helps anyone else that has those same thoughts or feelings too. 🫶
thanks, rachel! I hope so!
Very heart warming and caring response. Made it feel like a warm hug Like someone really listening
🫶🩷 thank you for reading, I’m so glad you felt this way
a needed reminder today - it's all within us, all our possibility - thank you for writing this lovely piece, june xx
I am holding your hand and cheering you on, Caz!
same to you my friend x