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Francesca Bossert's avatar

Telling our truth is so healing. Big hugs. Xx

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Tamsin 🍂's avatar

It is isn’t it? I’ve not gotten on with therapists in general, and so this is a way to process and it seems to work for me.

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Francesca Bossert's avatar

I like my psychiatrist, he’s very gentle and I feel very at ease with him, and helped me process a lot of what I suppose can be likened to PTSD a few years ago a d was there for me last year when I once again went down a very dark road. I’m on antidepressants, he switched me to one that helps with chronic pain, which also helped, although not much with the pain. Getting through the pain is another story! But I’ve often written about how much writing, and particularly poetry, which came as a complete surprise as I’d never been interested in poetry, has helped me regain my joy. I think we have to find what works for us, while also reaching out beyond our « norm » if we feel ourselves seriously flounder. Sending you love and hugs. Xx

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Tamsin 🍂's avatar

Thank you so much, your kind words and validation are wonderful.

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Lisa Andradez's avatar

Hear hear!! Well done you on telling your truth!!

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Tamsin 🍂's avatar

Thank you Lisa.

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Charla's avatar

Good for you, on all counts. Parental relationships and conflicts are complicated, perhaps more so than any other set of social constructs we have. Parents can wound us in ways no one else can, and of course you should write about your experiences if it helps you.

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Tamsin 🍂's avatar

Thank you for your kind response.

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Margaret Ann Silver's avatar

More hugs 💛.

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Ambermoggie's avatar

Hugs and yes parents 😢

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Tamsin 🍂's avatar

Indeed.

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Laura J. Wellner's avatar

Good for you writing your truths. Family relationships are difficult to navigate throughout life and even after they are long gone, the memories still sting. Forgiveness is a tough call when the pain is deeply embedded in your being. Be well, take care of yourself, follow your bliss wherever it takes you to find joy in what you do!

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Tamsin 🍂's avatar

Thank you, your words mean a lot to me.

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Audhdpainter's avatar

I can't write about my parental minefield yet but I admire you for doing it. ❤️

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Tamsin 🍂's avatar

I understand that waiting feeling, and feeling guilty about it cos basically you are waiting for someone to die. 🫂

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