Sherry, you wrote, "We forget, as adults, that we still need to be held. We still need to release, cry, wail, and be comforted without having to explain or justify it." This line hit me hard. It encapsulates such a fundamental truth about human experience. We put so much pressure on ourselves to be strong, to have it all together, that we deny ourselves the simple right to feel and be comforted. It’s as though showing vulnerability is seen as a weakness, but honestly, isn't it a true testament to our strength to be brave and to have the courage to be human and to let our walls down? Your words serve as a vital reminder that emotional release isn't a sign of failure, but rather a necessary part of living fully.
Thank you so much Alex for your thoughtful response. I really appreciate your insights. You said it so well..”emotion release isn't a sign of failure, but rather a necessary part of living fully” I want to live my life and express myself to the fullest leading and ending in love for self and others. Always.🙏🏾🫶
I love this story, I too have a bear that means everything to me. She has been with me through the good, the bad and the ugly. Her name is Ms Bear. I would be devastated if something happened to her. Thank you for sharing this.
Jessica thank you for sharing Ms. Bear. My bears name is just that as well. Bear. ☺️ I would feel the same if he got lost in our move across the sea. They hold our stories. 🙏🏾💕
A beautiful portrait of a deep spiral - healing journey. Yes becoming real hurts and not forever, the sometimes flow. So honest. I have my own version of the velveteen rabbit and his teacher skin horse. Thank you awe inspiring
I don't even know what to say... Such emotion. I can feel it. And I know those feelings from the dark night of the soul too. The fact you had that bear and let it be a safe harbor is so touching. And that it is with you when you write 😭. Beautiful.
I love the sentiment that you are becoming. Not broken, not fixed. Becoming. I just freaking love that and I'm going to use that one I think of myself.
Thank you my friend. When I share my writing and it resonates, especially with those I love and respect it just gives me more fuel to keep writing and sharing. Thank you🙏🏾💕💕
Sherry, you wrote, "We forget, as adults, that we still need to be held. We still need to release, cry, wail, and be comforted without having to explain or justify it." This line hit me hard. It encapsulates such a fundamental truth about human experience. We put so much pressure on ourselves to be strong, to have it all together, that we deny ourselves the simple right to feel and be comforted. It’s as though showing vulnerability is seen as a weakness, but honestly, isn't it a true testament to our strength to be brave and to have the courage to be human and to let our walls down? Your words serve as a vital reminder that emotional release isn't a sign of failure, but rather a necessary part of living fully.
Thank you so much Alex for your thoughtful response. I really appreciate your insights. You said it so well..”emotion release isn't a sign of failure, but rather a necessary part of living fully” I want to live my life and express myself to the fullest leading and ending in love for self and others. Always.🙏🏾🫶
We all need our teddy bears! I loved this. I love you!
Yes! 🫶
I love that she sits by your writing desk as a silent and steady observant witness (and affirmation) of your becoming.
The feeling of calm and peace that flows over me when I look at him is just a reminder that the hard and heavy can be transmuted to ease and grace.
I love this story, I too have a bear that means everything to me. She has been with me through the good, the bad and the ugly. Her name is Ms Bear. I would be devastated if something happened to her. Thank you for sharing this.
Jessica thank you for sharing Ms. Bear. My bears name is just that as well. Bear. ☺️ I would feel the same if he got lost in our move across the sea. They hold our stories. 🙏🏾💕
A beautiful portrait of a deep spiral - healing journey. Yes becoming real hurts and not forever, the sometimes flow. So honest. I have my own version of the velveteen rabbit and his teacher skin horse. Thank you awe inspiring
Thank you, Prajna. 🙏🏾💕
Oh sherry! Gosh man...how do you become more and more beautiful in my eyes every day?? I genuinely thought it wasn't possible!
And who said adults can't have stuffed animals too? The way you're growing and embracing your becoming inspires me woman!
Shruthi your always so encouraging! Thank you, my friend. 🙏🏾💕
After reading about your struggles and Bear I feel the need to go get one! Maybe then I can chip away at some of these walls..
I don't even know what to say... Such emotion. I can feel it. And I know those feelings from the dark night of the soul too. The fact you had that bear and let it be a safe harbor is so touching. And that it is with you when you write 😭. Beautiful.
I love the sentiment that you are becoming. Not broken, not fixed. Becoming. I just freaking love that and I'm going to use that one I think of myself.
Thank you my friend. When I share my writing and it resonates, especially with those I love and respect it just gives me more fuel to keep writing and sharing. Thank you🙏🏾💕💕
That is really cool Sherry. Podcasting with my friends fuels me too ;)
Podcast goes live tomorrow at 9am! 🙌🏾
Woohoo!
Sherry,
Wow. I am in awe after reading this. It's stunning. So pure. So real. Your voice is mature and honest and tender. You are a gifted writer.
And let me just say this: what you wrote is exactly what I went through five years ago (minutes the velveteen bear).
Thank you for honoring your becoming. What a privilege it is to be walking with you.
Thank you my friend. I feel the same with you. Truly. So grateful to have crossed paths here on SS. 💕
I feel incredibly blessed, too, Sherry. Just overwhelmed with gratitude.
This is so beautifully written. The observation about the teddy bears in the shops being like orphans - wonderful ♡