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Thanks Reina. Sounds like we are similar in that we suffer alone when we are down. But it gives us strength! It can be a stubborn quality can’t it. I’m so glad you read it and it brought back some experiences. I hope it gives you strength. I don’t think many of my subscribers have read cause it’s my first post. I got to like and comment first on your first post so I have bragging rights. Ha! I won’t ever go back to that level of depression I’m pretty confident in that. I really appreciate your kind words and care. By the way on January 1 I’ll be one year sober!

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Idk how in tf this is the 1st time I see your response 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️ Nice to know 2 of your **Birthdays** lol, your original & your sobriety, funny that's yet another added to the list of commonalities☺️☺️ I know mine isn't exactly the same & honestly yours was alot tougher which is why I just wanna say, I'm Really Fkn Proud Of U!! U doin the damn thing & That Right There is EVERYTHING!! Mad Love & Blessings 🥰🥰💜💜☯️☯️🧿🧿🔥🔥

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Incredible. I love this..... " had not traded in his integrity for a lead role in a cage" - this really hit me as integrity is so important....Thank you for sharing with me today, connection through the View Master of a piece of shared inner vision. Great story....I hope you turn this into a book!

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I’m glad it spoke to you. One more crazy thing. After I posted this, and I mean immediately after, it was dinner time. I was mentally exhausted so didn’t feel like making anything. I ordered a pizza for my two boys and myself. Carry out. I get in the car with my oldest, turn on the ignition to 93 XRT, Chicago rock station. I live in the burbs. The very first notes of “Run Like Hell,” start immediately. My son had just read the story, knew it was true, new about his grandmother offering me the Viewfinder. We sat there in silence stunned. I told him, “Remember this and always follow your heart. The universe will surprise you in ways one cannot comprehend.”

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What a beautiful synchronicity to share with your son, I'm sure he'll never forget that moment and the words of wisdom you shared with him. <3

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Knowing this is your story (read a comment/note you wrote a few days ago & then came to read this) I think makes it more valuable- I very much enjoyed reading it, brought a lot of my own memories to the forefront & I have to say I am grateful to be able to read it, I pray that if u ever feel lost, meaningless (or suicidal), or empty again, u will know in your soul to just reach out- Sometimes all it takes is for another human to simply "be there" for u to know U are Not Alone, U Do Matter, & there is ALWAYS Brighter Days Ahead. I've gone thru my worst/hardest times/experiences 100% dolo, & it has proven to me that there's Nothing I can't do or get thru, but it's nice to have someone there, to know that even tho U can do it alone, U don't have to. Much Love, Light, & Appreciation💜💜☯️☯️🧿🧿

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