oh this resonates. Public speaking has stirred things up, writing stirs things up. So much so that I was not prepared for some of the fallout. I started watching the Love Boat- it is so bad but it is the canary in the coal mine for me. Thank you for your honesty, talking about meds- Lorazepam is mine sometimes. Along with Ritalin. Such a beautiful piece. Thank you.
Thank you for this and for sharing your experience. This was one of those that was very easy to write and very hard to publish, so thank you for sharing your reaction with me. The connection makes it worth it!
This is such an important conversation and you’ve articulated it so beautifully. I’ve been on antidepressants more than half my life, and quite frankly wouldn’t be alive without them.
I am so, so deeply sorry to hear about the immense losses you and your husband suffered. That is a tragedy beyond words.
Thank you. You made yourself vulnerable in so many ways. And it landed. Wriring stirs the pool and for me that is a way of peocessing and reprocessing. Medication I have used and in my 20s it saved my life. When I started the journey I am on now stopping meds was step 1
I think I copped the way we all do, we cope with what we are given. And for me, I have so many blessings that keep me moving forward and I try to never lose sight of that. But still, I think we should all do whatever moves us forward.
That's worth thinking about. But I'm very glad to hear you are far from your red line. I wrote that post about three weeks ago and have been sleeping well and feeling good again, so debate is over for now, but I always stay open.
oh this resonates. Public speaking has stirred things up, writing stirs things up. So much so that I was not prepared for some of the fallout. I started watching the Love Boat- it is so bad but it is the canary in the coal mine for me. Thank you for your honesty, talking about meds- Lorazepam is mine sometimes. Along with Ritalin. Such a beautiful piece. Thank you.
Thank you for this and for sharing your experience. This was one of those that was very easy to write and very hard to publish, so thank you for sharing your reaction with me. The connection makes it worth it!
This is such an important conversation and you’ve articulated it so beautifully. I’ve been on antidepressants more than half my life, and quite frankly wouldn’t be alive without them.
I am so, so deeply sorry to hear about the immense losses you and your husband suffered. That is a tragedy beyond words.
Thank you. You made yourself vulnerable in so many ways. And it landed. Wriring stirs the pool and for me that is a way of peocessing and reprocessing. Medication I have used and in my 20s it saved my life. When I started the journey I am on now stopping meds was step 1
You carry so much . . .so sad to hear about your losses. I cant imagine how you coped with that
I think I copped the way we all do, we cope with what we are given. And for me, I have so many blessings that keep me moving forward and I try to never lose sight of that. But still, I think we should all do whatever moves us forward.
HAS THE UNIVERSE SPOKEN?
First look to the external environment
Before doubting the internal space
Therein may lie the problem
Therein removal may be the solution
If the universe sent you a blessing
At the start of all this
I’d take a deep breath
And exhale a sigh of relief
No pressure, but I feel like I haven't started my day until I get to read your poem.
No pressure, you just echoed my early (awake 2am, stayed in bed to 3:45) thoughts. What if you publish and ditch substack?
I would give you fair warning if I do, but I have no intention of doing so:) We’d just have to become penpals if I did.
A blessing from the Universe!
That's worth thinking about. But I'm very glad to hear you are far from your red line. I wrote that post about three weeks ago and have been sleeping well and feeling good again, so debate is over for now, but I always stay open.