This article hit home. Boy, would I have loved to have the ability to tell my Grade 2 self a few things that would have made it easier to get through school without being a people pleaser. I would have told my younger self that you are Ok the way you are, the same way you are now. Sometimes serious. Sometimes silly. But always an animal lover and protector of small things.
As you know, your writing speaks to me on so many levels, Alexa, but what moves me most is how you always manage to find humor and beauty in every situation. Also, I love the song you're sharing here. Little Earthquakes, the album, got me through some of the darkest times during my teenage years. I was a sexual assault survivor, and Tori's voice was the first to tell me that it wasn't my fault. I finally got to see her live last year in the town where I grew up - life can be funny that way. In that concert hall, I sent a message back in time to my 16 year-old self : "Girl, we haven't seen Barbados, but we did get out of this."
I love the idea of our future selves reaching out to us to help us hold on during tough times, like a wave of energy or something. As I was getting my driving license at 37, feeling like a nervous wreck, I thought "there's a version of you who's been driving for years and she's rooting for you". I held on to this comforting idea as I failed the test twice and passed on the third attempt.
All of this (sorry for the tangents!) to say, I love how you see the world. Thanks for sharing your stories, as always.
Isabelle, thank you for your kind words and for sharing your story. Tori Amos truly has helped so many of us with her outspoken advocacy and fearlessness. I love thinking of you sending love back to yourself at a Tori show, so powerful. I'm here for the tangents and all the feelings! Appreciate you :)
Breathtakingly beautiful share. You are here, bold and beautiful because we need your words! Thank you and your beloveds for showing up and opening your hearts. A giant hug and hand squeeze back any time you need one :) Robi
This article hit home. Boy, would I have loved to have the ability to tell my Grade 2 self a few things that would have made it easier to get through school without being a people pleaser. I would have told my younger self that you are Ok the way you are, the same way you are now. Sometimes serious. Sometimes silly. But always an animal lover and protector of small things.
I'm so happy this piece resonates. Sometimes serious, sometimes silly, yes! Here's to being okay just the way we are.
As you know, your writing speaks to me on so many levels, Alexa, but what moves me most is how you always manage to find humor and beauty in every situation. Also, I love the song you're sharing here. Little Earthquakes, the album, got me through some of the darkest times during my teenage years. I was a sexual assault survivor, and Tori's voice was the first to tell me that it wasn't my fault. I finally got to see her live last year in the town where I grew up - life can be funny that way. In that concert hall, I sent a message back in time to my 16 year-old self : "Girl, we haven't seen Barbados, but we did get out of this."
I love the idea of our future selves reaching out to us to help us hold on during tough times, like a wave of energy or something. As I was getting my driving license at 37, feeling like a nervous wreck, I thought "there's a version of you who's been driving for years and she's rooting for you". I held on to this comforting idea as I failed the test twice and passed on the third attempt.
All of this (sorry for the tangents!) to say, I love how you see the world. Thanks for sharing your stories, as always.
Isabelle, thank you for your kind words and for sharing your story. Tori Amos truly has helped so many of us with her outspoken advocacy and fearlessness. I love thinking of you sending love back to yourself at a Tori show, so powerful. I'm here for the tangents and all the feelings! Appreciate you :)
Wonderfully written! Your written dialogue always impresses me; it really adds a lot to the atmosphere and reader immersion of your essays!
Thank you :)
So beautiful! As a Californian, though, the drill is to drop, cover and hold. No more doorways — get under a table!
Ha thank you! Us east coasters were totally clueless :) My husband’s from California and he’s still teasing me for having no idea what to do LOL
Swoooon!!! I adore how you weave the common with the sublime! ❤️
I adore YOU!
Loved this so much ❤️
I'm so glad to hear, thank you :)
Breathtakingly beautiful share. You are here, bold and beautiful because we need your words! Thank you and your beloveds for showing up and opening your hearts. A giant hug and hand squeeze back any time you need one :) Robi
Sending hand squeezes and big hugs back your way. Thank you so much :)
Happy early birthday! May all your hopes and wishes come true on that special day :)