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Ann Bennington's avatar

I'd been slowing down for years, less and less able to do what needed to be done, and when a crisis came along, I had nothing left - I had to abandon everything but the most essential tasks to start to recover... Thank you, Patricia, for naming the pattern, acknowledging the effort of all of that - it means a lot 💛

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Orlando A. Rivera's avatar

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this wonderfully written post. I just read this after I finished a session with my somatic coach that reflected something similar. There are parts of me now wanting to write something poignant and beautiful here in the comments. But this is enough, I am enough—no need to perform anymore.

I am drained, tired, heartbroken, and functioning in a world that wants me to continue using my energy reserves to appease others. I will tell myself over and over that it is ok to pause, rest, and wait for the answers. I am on the right path; otherwise, these beautiful signs wouldn't present themselves.

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