I've written three more posts that remain hidden in my notebook. I can't bring myself to publicize them; this process. It is all incredibly personal, and while putting it out there may be a way to let it go, I've yet to take that next step and increase my vulnerability to that. I don't want platitudes of sympathy. I want understanding. I want to understand myself- and for others to understand as well. I read stories online and in self-help books and think, "there is someone who would get it". I know too well how important that is. I would like to think I could offer that same feeling of understanding to someone else. I'm just not there yet.
A relative who is a counselor told me how brave it was to share my story. I think that may have been premature.
No, she was right. You are brave. Share as much as you want in however much time you need.
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