I read this, then I sat with all the profound truths you have presented. Then I reread this because F-ing yes, this is Truth. I can't tell you how many times over the years doctors have wanted to fix me with some sort of pill, whether it was for anxiety (the result of being in an abusive relationship) or for cholesterol (while ignoring the inexplicable fatigue I was concerned about). We're taught to ignore our bodies and bear our burdens and never question the structures that keep us unwell. Thank you for writing this -- we need your truth in the world.
Kendra there was so much in this that held me, I don’t even know where to begin.
“I think my reactions and feelings are appropriate for what I’m experiencing.” 😮💨 I feel that so so hard.
And extending care in the form of a ritual at the end is such good community practice. I want to be more mindful that witnessing and being witnessed is a balm, but it doesn’t close the loop for our bodies the way this did. Thank you! 💛
Thank you, Trey. I’m so appreciative that you invited me to consider this liminal space more consciously with your beautiful writing. You are a sunbeam in my Substack. 💓(btw I’ve been researching liminal archetypes / goddesses this weekend so the party continues 😂)
I read this, then I sat with all the profound truths you have presented. Then I reread this because F-ing yes, this is Truth. I can't tell you how many times over the years doctors have wanted to fix me with some sort of pill, whether it was for anxiety (the result of being in an abusive relationship) or for cholesterol (while ignoring the inexplicable fatigue I was concerned about). We're taught to ignore our bodies and bear our burdens and never question the structures that keep us unwell. Thank you for writing this -- we need your truth in the world.
Thank you. We are not to be “fixed” ⚡️ and I’m sorry for what you’ve experienced. It’s mass gaslighting to ignore these structures ❤️🩹
Kendra there was so much in this that held me, I don’t even know where to begin.
“I think my reactions and feelings are appropriate for what I’m experiencing.” 😮💨 I feel that so so hard.
And extending care in the form of a ritual at the end is such good community practice. I want to be more mindful that witnessing and being witnessed is a balm, but it doesn’t close the loop for our bodies the way this did. Thank you! 💛
Thank you, Trey. I’m so appreciative that you invited me to consider this liminal space more consciously with your beautiful writing. You are a sunbeam in my Substack. 💓(btw I’ve been researching liminal archetypes / goddesses this weekend so the party continues 😂)
I wish we could send this article to every mom in America! Such a potent read. And fuck that specialist who wrote 'relax." Grrr + Mwah
Thank you ☺️ and thanks for reading
You are a beautiful writer. Thank you for sharing this, I feel every word of it.
Thank you xo