It really can make a difference having a small community here in the online world. It helps so much to know we're not alone 💙 Thanks so much for being here!!
That was a really moving podcast had me balling my eyes out I was 23 as well when I made a very serious attempt. Wish we hadn't being alone in that . ❤️
Wow! How much you touch the recessed memories within my soul. I was eighteen when my first attempt was tried. Rescued by my brother as I lay bleeding on our bathroom floor. I’ve never told anyone, until now, about this episode of my life, the scars upon my wrists that never fully go away, tell my story silently. I was saved and just like you it was just a beginning to more tragic times that were fated to belong only to me. One day I I hope to find the courage to write my whole life’s journey and its impact on my deepest emotions by feeling kindness like yours in multitudes. Experiences fill with painful memories visualizing before me like a mountain climber struggling to reach the highest peak while struggling to grasp each jagged edge along the path. All the while ignoring the reality of those who hold unto the disbelief that one individual is always telling her truth. How could all that have happened to one person’s life they may say, yet the reality is it has. So Mesa thank you once again. Your journey and particularly your kindness has helped me as I stumble to find my foothold here. May you always have your kindness returned a hundredfold for each part of you that you share. One day I hope to be as honest and brave as you.
Oh Kathy, my heart aches for that truth you've held onto. I’m glad you were found in time and I hope you keep sharing your story! No one can take it from you ❤️❤️❤️ Thanks so much for your support and being here!
Hey, I hesitated for a second, but then decided that you would probably appreciate what was going through my head and delighting me as I listen to your sweet, kind podcast this time. “Be KIND to your webfooted friends! For a duck maybe somebody’s mother!”
I love listening to your calm voice Mesa. 😍 You got me in my feelings today. What a heart led and vulnerable podcast! I'm having a rough weekend with all the birthdays and anniversaries in July/August, but listening to you speak about the supportive community on Substack really helped. I'm so grateful for the love and support you've shown me since I started here, we all need you! XO ❤️
I'm so incredibly grateful that we found each other here!! Holding you in all the big feelings my friend ❤️❤️❤️ love you!! I’m glad i’m here still ❤️❤️❤️
Oh love. This so beautiful. I adore your voice and tenderness and join you here in this strange world where we are bonded together in a magical kindness and love that is so precious and mysterious.
Mesa, this was like you were in my living room chatting with me. Thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing your truth. It gives me courage to share my own. And thank you for your comments about the community here. Due to my own insecurities I sometimes struggle with not feeling like enough and not measuring up to other writers, but your kindness encourages me. Blessings 😻 PS your poem was lovely!
It really can make a difference having a small community here in the online world. It helps so much to know we're not alone 💙 Thanks so much for being here!!
Beautiful and personal. I really enjoyed listening, thank you.
Thank you Annie 💙💙💙 Appreciate you!
That was a really moving podcast had me balling my eyes out I was 23 as well when I made a very serious attempt. Wish we hadn't being alone in that . ❤️
Awww Phoenix! Wish our younger selves could have leaned on each other, but we're here now! Not alone 💙💙💙 Xoxo
I know I could of held your hand and got you some emergency help and being there for you . Makes me sad thinking of younger selves alone x❤️❣️
Wow - that dream with your daughter. This whole episode is so good. ❤️
Thank you, Bonnie 💙
Wow! How much you touch the recessed memories within my soul. I was eighteen when my first attempt was tried. Rescued by my brother as I lay bleeding on our bathroom floor. I’ve never told anyone, until now, about this episode of my life, the scars upon my wrists that never fully go away, tell my story silently. I was saved and just like you it was just a beginning to more tragic times that were fated to belong only to me. One day I I hope to find the courage to write my whole life’s journey and its impact on my deepest emotions by feeling kindness like yours in multitudes. Experiences fill with painful memories visualizing before me like a mountain climber struggling to reach the highest peak while struggling to grasp each jagged edge along the path. All the while ignoring the reality of those who hold unto the disbelief that one individual is always telling her truth. How could all that have happened to one person’s life they may say, yet the reality is it has. So Mesa thank you once again. Your journey and particularly your kindness has helped me as I stumble to find my foothold here. May you always have your kindness returned a hundredfold for each part of you that you share. One day I hope to be as honest and brave as you.
Oh Kathy, my heart aches for that truth you've held onto. I’m glad you were found in time and I hope you keep sharing your story! No one can take it from you ❤️❤️❤️ Thanks so much for your support and being here!
Hey, I hesitated for a second, but then decided that you would probably appreciate what was going through my head and delighting me as I listen to your sweet, kind podcast this time. “Be KIND to your webfooted friends! For a duck maybe somebody’s mother!”
LOVE YOU
So glad you stayed !
Love you!! I love that so much ❤️❤️❤️ I'm so glad I stayed too ❤️❤️
You’re a very special person!!!
Thank you! Ditto 💙💙💙
I love listening to your calm voice Mesa. 😍 You got me in my feelings today. What a heart led and vulnerable podcast! I'm having a rough weekend with all the birthdays and anniversaries in July/August, but listening to you speak about the supportive community on Substack really helped. I'm so grateful for the love and support you've shown me since I started here, we all need you! XO ❤️
I'm so incredibly grateful that we found each other here!! Holding you in all the big feelings my friend ❤️❤️❤️ love you!! I’m glad i’m here still ❤️❤️❤️
Oh love. This so beautiful. I adore your voice and tenderness and join you here in this strange world where we are bonded together in a magical kindness and love that is so precious and mysterious.
Thank you sweet sister friend! It was so wonderful to see you reading today!! I love you so damn much!!!
Mesa, this was like you were in my living room chatting with me. Thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing your truth. It gives me courage to share my own. And thank you for your comments about the community here. Due to my own insecurities I sometimes struggle with not feeling like enough and not measuring up to other writers, but your kindness encourages me. Blessings 😻 PS your poem was lovely!
This means so much to me, thank you for listening and sharing with me! I'm so glad you're gaining courage!! Keep going 💙💙💙