Oh, friend. This vulnerable work is proof that the universal lies in the specifics! I feel a familiar heartache through your words. Thank you for sharing them.
My brother and I were 6 years apart and I left home at such a formative time of his life when he was in middle school. I always felt bad leaving him alone to deal with our childhood home environment. He grew up like an only child those last 6 years 😔
Jenna, knowing what happened to your brother, this comment hits deeply. Thank you for reading this and taking the time to comment. My sisters and I still have each other and talk to each other lots of times each week and I am grateful I have them.
You got me sobbing again! If I could go back, how different would I do things? Stayed a little longer, hugged a little tighter, be more in the moment because looking back, those times weren’t many. I’m just happy we are in each other’s lives and always will be! Love you!🥰
I didn’t realize how therapeutic our conversation would be! I actually had another essay written for this week and after we talked it didn’t feel right, the only thing I had a desire for was to write was this. Thanks for always picking up the phone knowing I never have anything important to tell you except to talk sh*t.
Oof. This hit me right in the gut. Beautifully articulated. I had a sister 12 years older and feel so many similarities. You put words to something I’ve been exploring in therapy. 💛
Beautifully poignant. I’m gonna try posting this quote here: https://open.substack.com/pub/stephaniecooley/p/when-a-tiny-trigger-makes-a-big-impact?selection=56f6b379-bc7d-4f11-8fab-29f18ce8f3ae&r=21fxeg&utm_medium=ios
Julie, thank you for reading and sharing!
Oh, friend. This vulnerable work is proof that the universal lies in the specifics! I feel a familiar heartache through your words. Thank you for sharing them.
Thank you for reading and being the bestest woo woo writer bud out there!
My brother and I were 6 years apart and I left home at such a formative time of his life when he was in middle school. I always felt bad leaving him alone to deal with our childhood home environment. He grew up like an only child those last 6 years 😔
Jenna, knowing what happened to your brother, this comment hits deeply. Thank you for reading this and taking the time to comment. My sisters and I still have each other and talk to each other lots of times each week and I am grateful I have them.
You got me sobbing again! If I could go back, how different would I do things? Stayed a little longer, hugged a little tighter, be more in the moment because looking back, those times weren’t many. I’m just happy we are in each other’s lives and always will be! Love you!🥰
I didn’t realize how therapeutic our conversation would be! I actually had another essay written for this week and after we talked it didn’t feel right, the only thing I had a desire for was to write was this. Thanks for always picking up the phone knowing I never have anything important to tell you except to talk sh*t.
Oof. This hit me right in the gut. Beautifully articulated. I had a sister 12 years older and feel so many similarities. You put words to something I’ve been exploring in therapy. 💛