Reading this gave me the ability to fully subscribe for a year..
This journey of tying up the ends from parts of me that I'd left open in the hope that one day I would be able to complete that little piece of me again, instead I have to sit with the sadness and realise that although I'm not to blame for it that part of me that I let go of to save two people who meant so much to me so they could be safe, they won't come back now.. I need to tie those ends up, and when I feel ready move on, knowing that it's OK to let go of the hope that they would come back...
If that was going to happen, it would have done so by now...
I must honour the tattoo I have, of the dandelion clock, seeds blowing away on the breeze, and 'just let go'... it's time...
Thank you for helping me to understand in my own mind, how I need to allow this part of me to grow...🫂🪻💜
Thank you for sharing such a profound reflection, Mikaiya 💜 I’m truly touched to know that my words have helped you find clarity!
Honoring your dandelion clock tattoo and the meaning behind it is a beautiful way to embrace change and let go. It’s okay to acknowledge those feelings and give yourself permission to move forward!
And thank you so much for becoming a paid subscriber! I’m grateful to have you on this journey with me, and I hope my words continue to bring value to you 🫂
Thank you so much for this - I've felt the weight and, to some extent, the bittersweet of transitions but it didn't occur to me to look at it as grief. Thinking about it that way feels really meaningful.
Thank you so much for sharing that. It’s interesting how we don’t always recognize grief in the transitions we experience, but once we do, it can really shift how we process them. I’m touched that this perspective brought a new meaning to your journey ❤️
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m really happy to hear that it helped and that the message resonated with you. Wishing you all the best on your journey ❤️
I have a deeper understanding of my spiritual journey.. With so much more clarity now.. Its my transitioning.. Of which I'm am now on a better path… so thank you ❤️🙏 I'm looking forward to the real understanding and the guidance, expressed in your words and lessons.. You continue to teach me, so grateful for this clarity and patients..these are all wise words ❤️🙏 I am beginning to understand my true self and my own heart.. Its what I have been searching for, my whole self.
Omg yes!! This part truly resonates with me. To accept me now, I had to accept all the previous versions of myself I've lived.
And the ones I didn't live that I wanted to live.
The childless, untethered, carefree spirit traveling the world and writing about it who never wanted to get married or have children.
(I got pregnant at 17 two months after high school graduation, married two months later when I turned 18, and divorced a year later, then remarried with stepchildren 3 years later.)
The dancer who…yep, was childless, untethered, carefree and traveling the world. (I have had a foot disability my entire life so that was never going to happen in this lifetime.)
The singer who…you guessed it, was childless, untethered, carefree and traveling the world. (My crippling anxiety for years would never have let this happen and didn't!!)
Instead I have lived a life as a mother since I was 18 years old, with several different versions of myself struggling through that reality.
Only self-compassion, self-love and forgiveness can heal!
Wow, Dawn, thank you for sharing so openly! It’s so important to acknowledge all those versions of yourself 💖
I completely agree—self-compassion, self-love, and forgiveness are truly essential in the healing process. It sounds like you’re doing such important work in embracing your story, and that’s a beautiful step forward. Keep honoring those parts of yourself!
Hey Patricia, this was beautifully written. I appreciate how you emphasized grieving the parts of our lives that have shifted. A couple years ago, I transitioned from living independently to moving home with my mom. I grieved that independence for awhile. There was a lot of resistance and feelings of shame. But when I focused on making peace with it, I found purpose in it and allowed the grieving process to unfold.
I reflect often on how "Death" or "endings" are often feared. I see why because the uncertainty and space can be overwhelming. I appreciate how this post dived deeper into another perspective of grieving and being fully present in the process. Thanks for sharing!
Reading this gave me the ability to fully subscribe for a year..
This journey of tying up the ends from parts of me that I'd left open in the hope that one day I would be able to complete that little piece of me again, instead I have to sit with the sadness and realise that although I'm not to blame for it that part of me that I let go of to save two people who meant so much to me so they could be safe, they won't come back now.. I need to tie those ends up, and when I feel ready move on, knowing that it's OK to let go of the hope that they would come back...
If that was going to happen, it would have done so by now...
I must honour the tattoo I have, of the dandelion clock, seeds blowing away on the breeze, and 'just let go'... it's time...
Thank you for helping me to understand in my own mind, how I need to allow this part of me to grow...🫂🪻💜
Thank you for sharing such a profound reflection, Mikaiya 💜 I’m truly touched to know that my words have helped you find clarity!
Honoring your dandelion clock tattoo and the meaning behind it is a beautiful way to embrace change and let go. It’s okay to acknowledge those feelings and give yourself permission to move forward!
And thank you so much for becoming a paid subscriber! I’m grateful to have you on this journey with me, and I hope my words continue to bring value to you 🫂
Thank you so much for this - I've felt the weight and, to some extent, the bittersweet of transitions but it didn't occur to me to look at it as grief. Thinking about it that way feels really meaningful.
Thank you so much for sharing that. It’s interesting how we don’t always recognize grief in the transitions we experience, but once we do, it can really shift how we process them. I’m touched that this perspective brought a new meaning to your journey ❤️
Thank you. You explained it so well and it really helps
Hi Sarah,
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m really happy to hear that it helped and that the message resonated with you. Wishing you all the best on your journey ❤️
I have a deeper understanding of my spiritual journey.. With so much more clarity now.. Its my transitioning.. Of which I'm am now on a better path… so thank you ❤️🙏 I'm looking forward to the real understanding and the guidance, expressed in your words and lessons.. You continue to teach me, so grateful for this clarity and patients..these are all wise words ❤️🙏 I am beginning to understand my true self and my own heart.. Its what I have been searching for, my whole self.
I'm so glad to know my writing is connecting with you on such a deep level! ❤️
Omg yes!! This part truly resonates with me. To accept me now, I had to accept all the previous versions of myself I've lived.
And the ones I didn't live that I wanted to live.
The childless, untethered, carefree spirit traveling the world and writing about it who never wanted to get married or have children.
(I got pregnant at 17 two months after high school graduation, married two months later when I turned 18, and divorced a year later, then remarried with stepchildren 3 years later.)
The dancer who…yep, was childless, untethered, carefree and traveling the world. (I have had a foot disability my entire life so that was never going to happen in this lifetime.)
The singer who…you guessed it, was childless, untethered, carefree and traveling the world. (My crippling anxiety for years would never have let this happen and didn't!!)
Instead I have lived a life as a mother since I was 18 years old, with several different versions of myself struggling through that reality.
Only self-compassion, self-love and forgiveness can heal!
Wow, Dawn, thank you for sharing so openly! It’s so important to acknowledge all those versions of yourself 💖
I completely agree—self-compassion, self-love, and forgiveness are truly essential in the healing process. It sounds like you’re doing such important work in embracing your story, and that’s a beautiful step forward. Keep honoring those parts of yourself!
Thank you 😊
Hey Patricia, this was beautifully written. I appreciate how you emphasized grieving the parts of our lives that have shifted. A couple years ago, I transitioned from living independently to moving home with my mom. I grieved that independence for awhile. There was a lot of resistance and feelings of shame. But when I focused on making peace with it, I found purpose in it and allowed the grieving process to unfold.
I reflect often on how "Death" or "endings" are often feared. I see why because the uncertainty and space can be overwhelming. I appreciate how this post dived deeper into another perspective of grieving and being fully present in the process. Thanks for sharing!