Litsy

Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype | Clarissa Pinkola Est�s Phd

Hey #WildWomen - I haven‘t gotten into the discussions because my new copy (bigger print!) was stinky and needed airing out. I thought I‘d catch up this weekend, but I landed in the ER today for a few hours (tried to get a tattoo, now I have 3.5 octopus tentacles and that‘s it 😆 because I had a vagal seizure partway through) so my plans have…changed. I‘ll catch up when I‘m able! I‘m home, resting and recharging, and headed for okay.

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Chrissyreadit I hope you continue to feel better!!! 4h

Ruthiella Yikes! Wishing you a speedy recovery. ❤️‍🩹 4h

TheBookHippie Oh dear … hope you continue to recover!!! 🐙 3h

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thebacklistbook Had a vasovagal episode when I had my ears pierced, I know how much they suck! pamper yourself for a while. 1h

BookwormAHN Wild night, I hope get some rest and feel better 💗 26m

nanuska_153 Oh no! Hope you recover soon! ❤️ The octopus was such a cute idea though! Would you be able to complete it or you'll just leave it at 3.5 tentacles? It makes a very mysterious tattoo right now! 3m

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ImperfectCJ

Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype | Clarissa Pinkola Est�s Phd

I've been having a lot of trouble with the way this book is written (so. many. words.) so I picked up the abridged audiobook on Libby, with Estes telling some of the stories and explaining some of the concepts, and I found it much more accessible. I think sometimes storytelling and writing are two very different things. Figured I'd mention the audiobook in case others are having trouble with the book as I was. #womenwhorunwiththewolves

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Swapping Stories: Folktales from Louisiana | Carl Lindahl, Maida Owens, C. Renée Harvison

My first #fallcardswap2025 cards are going in the mail tomorrow to our international folks! 🤗

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Swapping Stories: Folktales from Louisiana | Carl Lindahl, Maida Owens, C. Renée Harvison

Thank you so far to everyone who‘s sent me their #fallcardswap2025. As my incentive I‘m waiting to open them until I send mine. My cards are all made from last week‘s craft weekend with friends. I just need to write them all, add the goodies, and mail them! I‘m having so much fun! 🤩 Here are the folks I‘m able to thank so far based on what I can figure out just from the envelopes: @dabbe @Cuilin

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TheBookHippie Oh dear mine should be there by now! 2d

Texreader @TheBookHippie I‘ve looked everywhere and it doesn‘t look like I‘ve received it yet. 😞 Our mail person sometimes delivers our neighbors‘ mail to us so if that happened it may get dropped off at our house eventually 🤞🏻 2d

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TheBookHippie @Texreader oh goodness!!! Well let‘s wait and see I‘ll mail another if nothing comes! 2d

BkClubCare Have fun! 🍂 💌 2d

dabbe @TheBookHippie You know, I haven't gotten yours either! 😱 2d

dabbe You're right! Mine is the upper right one! 🧡🩶💜 2d

TheBookHippie @dabbe OMG 2d

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ImperfectCJ

Women who Run with the Wolves: Contacting the Power of the Wild Woman | Clarissa Pinkola Est's

I alluded to this in a previous post, but the most lasting traditions in my family center around bedtime routines. We've tried a lot of things, but this one has stuck the longest. Since my younger kid was 2 or 3, we've been doing a bedtime routine we call "gratefuls, sorries, and intends" in which we go around and each list one thing from the day for which we're grateful, one thing for which we're sorry, and one thing we intend for the next day.⬇️

ImperfectCJ Over the past year, we've also been reading one entry from The Daily Stoic. When we have overnight guests, they join in. When the college kid comes home for breaks, they join back in. If someone's out of town, we'll often schedule calls for bedtime so we can keep the routine. I was interviewed about it for a local radio segment about how families were weathering the pandemic. We don't have many other traditions, but I'm grateful we have this one.

The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living

lil1inblue This is an absolutely beautiful tradition. I so adore and admire it! What wonderful memories it must make. 💓🥰💓 3d

ImperfectCJ @lil1inblue My spouse and I were reflecting on the fact that, because we started doing the routine when he was so young, our son (now 16) likely has no concrete memories of bedtime without this routine. It's a humbling reminder of how parents shape their children's experience of life. I'm grateful we have this one intentional tradition in addition to the many sometimes not as awesome unintentional habits and routines our kids are accustomed to. (edited) 3d

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ElizaMarie I love this!!! 3d

kspenmoll What a beautiful tradition! We used to say highlights & lowlights of the day before bed. My son remembers; maybe yours will at some point. 3d

mavey @ImperfectCJ such beautiful tradition! 3d

ImperfectCJ @kspenmoll I like highlights/lowlights! We did "likes and dislikes" during dinner for a while, but that one fell by the wayside, while gratefuls and sorries has endured. I wonder what will happen when our son goes off to college, if my spouse and I will keep the bedtime routine (I hope so; I like that touching base each evening). 3d

dabbe L💜VE everything about this! And I hope you and your spouse keep it up, too. 🧡💜🩶 3d

AnnCrystal A beautiful tradition 💝💝💝. 2d

Cuilin Such a beautiful tradition. 2d

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GingerAntics

Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype | Clarissa Pinkola Est�s Phd

I wonder how accurate this claim is, because I am almost 40, I‘ve hand many nightmares, night terrors, and nocturnal panic attacks (thanks Wil Wheaton for that term) in my life, but I have never had a dream like she describes. Maybe it‘s just me. She would have me believe it is, but I‘m curious about evidence for this.
#ClarissaPinkolaEstes #WomenWhoRunWithTheWolves #dreams #RiteOfPassage

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lil1inblue I'm 45 and have had all the nightmares and terrors you describe. I've had some healing lucid-like dreams about specific people. But also never what she described in the book. But my terrors and nightmares started when I was 7 and are very much trauma related, so I wonder if that has something to do with it. 3d

GingerAntics @lil1inblue yeah, I‘ve had a recurring weird dream for as long as I can remember, and it‘s trauma related. So I have no clue what this lady is talking about. I‘m sitting here thinking, what are you supporting sources? Thanks. lol 3d

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ElizaMarie @lil1inblue I am curious also about how Trauma interferes. I have also had a variety of nightmares/terrors, mostly r/t to the trauma I had experienced. 3d

lil1inblue @GingerAntics @ElizaMarie First and foremost - sending virtual hugs! 🫂 Secondly, now I'm waiting here hoping someone who has had this dream will fill us in! 🤣🫠 3d

kspenmoll Can you tell me page # this quote is from? Thx! 3d

GingerAntics @ElizaMarie @lil1inblue it‘s feeling pretty universal NOT to have this dream at the moment. I definitely think we need more information about trauma response in this process. 3d

Bookwomble The claim of universality is a red flag for me. Not even the actual universal experiences of birth and death are the same for everybody, much less dream experiences. She negates her claim by saying it would be "remarkable if..", not "impossible that...". I wouldn't vex yourself overly much about a crass generalisation. And, I'm bookending @lil1inblue 's virtual hug, if you wish to accept it ?❤️ 3d

GingerAntics @kspenmoll well, on my phone it‘s at the bottom of 183 into 184. On my iPad it will be different! I can check that later today, and later than that my hard copy at home. It might be easier to tell you it‘s near the end of chapter 2, the second sentence after the heading “The Dark Man in Women‘s Dreams.” 3d

kspenmoll @GingerAntics That is enough- thanks for info. I know where you mean! 3d

Chrissyreadit @GingerAntics @lil1inblue @ElizaMarie @kspenmoll @Bookwomble I am not an expert in Jungian psychology- but there are aspects of this to clarify through a somatic lens for anyone who is interested: 1. Dreams themselves are semi archetypal- our brain uses information through a lens it feels connected to to process information. It does not make sense some of the time- and we do not always remember our dreams. I read the section just now but not the 3d

Chrissyreadit chapter so my information is through a somatic developmental lens. She is talking about how women process their sense of safety within themselves. A comprable dream is any one where you felt helpless. the goal of internal work is that the psyche develops the tools, support and information it needs to feel safe and confident. In the Estes lens she suggests that all women experience a dream where they feel helpless or thwarted or harmed- and by age 3d

Chrissyreadit 25 is roughly the developmental stage from dependence to independence (late adolescence to adulthood). Psychological developmental theory is that we all go through stages of development- Jungian theory has an emphasis on dream work to process it. The reality is we all dream- but we do not all understand or interpret dreams the same way. I would not consider it quite so literally- it is an archetype- rather recognizing that dreams in which you 3d

Chrissyreadit felt powerless were meant to help you identify and find your strength and use your fear to find safety. Trauma will completely impact dreams. The brain wants us to find paths of safety from literal danger compared to existential danger. I look forward to hearing all of your continued thoughts- i hope this makes sense- and feel free to add your perspective. 3d

GingerAntics @Chrissyreadit the psychological development theory makes sense to me… I guess I‘ve never been into too much of Young. I just couldn‘t get through his writings. I guess I was just put off by her description. I think yours was much better. If that‘s the case, I‘ve been having this dream since I was in preschool, so maybe I‘m still off. 2d

GingerAntics @Bookwomble It certainly felt like an over generalisation, even over simplification. If this is really her dissertation, I have no clue how she managed to get her PhD. 2d

DrSabrinaMoldenReads I am a psychologist who never heard of this and never had the dream 2d

DrSabrinaMoldenReads @GingerAntics LOL Exactly!! 2d

GingerAntics @DrSabrinaMoldenReads is Jungian theory used much these days? I feel like it‘s rather dated in that sense. Maybe I‘m wrong, though. 2d

DrSabrinaMoldenReads @GingerAntics It IS a personality THEORY which has its points but it is not a form of psychotherapy that is used. These days therapists use “evidenced-based” treatment and that is certainly not. 2d

DrSabrinaMoldenReads I did not like this book when came out many , many years ago. A couple of my friends were reading it. It seemed made up to appeal to a certain audience because it was supposed to speak about women, and as you said, there is too much generalization. It did not resonate with me. Like I said, I have never heard of that term or such a dream and I go way back in the day. (edited) 2d

lil1inblue @chrissyreadit Ok, now it's making more sense. I was interpreting the word "initiatory" in a different (and incorrect in this context) way. So I've been having my version of this dream since I was 7. ?‍? 2d

Chrissyreadit @DrSabrinaMoldenReads @GingerAntics Evidence based practice recognizes that sleep cycles and dreams are vital parts of mental health. The way humans make meaning and feel safe differs by culture- but still important to recognize in all evidence based therapy as a practice. Another example is the book

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lil1inblue @GingerAntics I remember reading a little Jung in college, but it was for lit classes. 🤣 2d

Chrissyreadit Her use of jungian psychology and archetypes is what was known and understood- but i personally do not believe in discounting foundations in understanding. Today we use Parts Theory- and those parts have archetypal meaning/identity. We use the stories we tell ourselves to support the decisions we make and are living in real time where false narratives are being accepted as true. I have not read enough of this book to offer an opinion on this work 2d

Chrissyreadit But the lens she is offering is meaningful because stories and the way we make sense of them are not only meaningful but still used today. Specifically consider how the Bible is used with both literal and figurative meanings and at times weaponized. 2d

TheBookHippie I think a point to mention here is something the departed Leslie Jordon would say about church”If it wasn‘t for me I just left it under the pew, because someone else must need to hear it. I just took what I needed for me.” In books like this that‘s true too. Use what speaks to you. Leave the rest for someone who needs it. Is she generalising -perhaps but there‘s some really good things in here that have helped countless people. That‘s wonderful. 2d

Chrissyreadit @lil1inblue I would say in this lens it indicates you had to become independent or face taking care of yourself through a need for safety and what are the ways you found safety….. 2d

DrSabrinaMoldenReads @Chrissyreadit I agreed that it is a personality THEORY that has its good points. But it is a theory. Not proven by research. I get worried about people just relying on such when they have serious problems such as suicidal thoughts which do necessitate evidenced-based treatment . I‘ll bow out here though B/C I have a different perspective based on my experience of providing treatment over many years. I do love personality theories though. (edited) 2d

DrSabrinaMoldenReads @TheBookHippie How do you know it‘s helped “countless people”? 2d

GingerAntics @DrSabrinaMoldenReads I‘m REALLY struggling with this book. I‘m just not getting into it and I‘m not get the same feeling as other people, it feels like. I think it‘s horrible, repetitive writing and total BS. It‘s about women‘s empowerment, but somehow there is always a man to the rescue in the end and she‘s really stretching that to be “women‘s inner strength.” Yeah, I don‘t think anyone ever thought that before you, lady. 2d

DrSabrinaMoldenReads @Chrissyreadit I have been a clinical psychologist for over 40 years and do not do dream interpretation and do not know anyone who does. It was not part of my graduate school training. I know folks love this book and like I said I will bow out. I am glad that you find it helpful. For reasons, it‘s not for a person like me. (edited) 2d

GingerAntics @lil1inblue lit class? Hm. I read a tiny bit in psychology, but he was very verbose and it was mostly like “hey, this is the history of the science so we‘re just touching upon it. 2d

GingerAntics @TheBookHippie that 2d

DrSabrinaMoldenReads @GingerAntics Generally agree with you! 🥰 2d

GingerAntics @Chrissyreadit like narrative therapy. That makes sense. I always thought that was about personal narratives, but I suppose personal narratives are informed by cultural stories. 2d

TheBookHippie @DrSabrinaMoldenReads many women I‘ve mentored and my sister in law, many teachers I work with. 2d

GingerAntics @DrSabrinaMoldenReads the author does make these sweeping claims and I‘m like, show your work! Although, if you go to any review section of this book on any website, there seem to be two camps “oh this is so groundbreaking, how revolutionary” and “this is drivel.” 2d

TheBookHippie @DrSabrinaMoldenReads to add over 30 years since this book has been out still women mention it as helping them when speaking to me after I give a talk or speech about surviving multiple traumas and rape. Not every book is for every person and not every practice is either. Doesn‘t mean it‘s not valid. 2d

TheBookHippie @GingerAntics update copy probably helps the last third of my book has “proofs” I think it‘s this is one woman‘s theory of how to heal. Is there anything for me, or someone I know. I just leave it at that. Somethings in here have truly helped people and for that I am grateful. I‘m rereading it after decades and some of it I agree with some I think well that‘s not for me and I turn the page 🤣🙃😅. 2d

GingerAntics @TheBookHippie a lot of people do feel this has really touched them and done something for them. I get that. I‘m just not entirely sure I‘m one of those people. I feel like I‘m betraying the home team or something in saying that. I‘m just not buying into her interpretations, because I know those are not the initial intent by any means and she‘s acting like these have always been the true, hidden meaning. 2d

TheBookHippie @GingerAntics oh I get that. I don‘t always agree either. But you know I don‘t think anything is an end all be all. 2d

TheBookHippie @DrSabrinaMoldenReads not heal, helped. I too know what heals. 2d

GingerAntics @DrSabrinaMoldenReads I can honestly say I wouldn‘t want a younger me reading this. I would have been so worried “oh, I didn‘t have this dream, what‘s wrong with me.” Maybe it needs an update. Maybe a whole new revamp. I‘m just not sure. I agree, this isn‘t going to help people in any statistical way. Maybe because the people who find this helpful aren‘t usually in study cohorts? I don‘t know. 2d

TheBookHippie @DrSabrinaMoldenReads it‘s been my life. 2d

TheBookHippie @GingerAntics definitely a grain of salt fits here. If it truly helped people who am I to say anything. I did read it when it came out and didn‘t think much either way. I‘m rereading it seeing what people say helped them. It‘s very interesting to me. 2d

TheBookHippie @GingerAntics I agree “All and only I know the secret “ two things I have issues with. Clearly 🫠 2d

GingerAntics @TheBookHippie okay, that does make me feel better. Totally agree on the “only I have a secret” and “all.” That just sounds like a cult leader to me. 2d

GingerAntics @DrSabrinaMoldenReads that‘s what I was thinking. People are reading this and oh it‘s changed my life. I‘ve healed myself. What have you, and in reality they need help and never seek it out. Again, this was written in a much different time, so perhaps when this was written that was the norm. 2d

TheBookHippie @DrSabrinaMoldenReads I believe in a combination of things. Initially books saved my life. Especially as a child it was my only option. So I don‘t discount it in others. Not all therapies work for all people. I agree it is important to find what works for you. I don‘t believe in talk therapy, I do believe in ASMR -for myself. Talk therapy works for some. It‘s all nuance. Anytime anyone says this is the only way- there‘s a problem. 2d

TheBookHippie @GingerAntics EXACTLY and all religious trauma survival people say NO ! 🙃 2d

GingerAntics @TheBookHippie I will 100% agree with this. I‘ve had to many bad experiences with talk therapy to trust it now. Don‘t even get me started on the non-diagnosis of “codependent.” Just another way the cult of AA has infiltrated the rest of our lives. I am so interested in narrative therapy, honestly. I‘ve been writing original works since I was 7, so I feel like it‘s right up my alley and would make more sense for me. 2d

TheBookHippie @GingerAntics when this was written nothing was talked about at all around here, especially for women -I think that is what is missing in this equation ... it was a whole new thought. 2d

TheBookHippie @GingerAntics I agree. 💯💯💯💯 2d

TheBookHippie @DrSabrinaMoldenReads there‘s many new studies on why it does not work for some people. It does however save many lives including many young people I have worked with. For that I‘m grateful. I just don‘t think it should ever be said it‘s all or the only thing that works. 2d

TheBookHippie @DrSabrinaMoldenReads @GingerAntics at the end of the day books do save peoples lives. It‘s an important tool. This is this persons narrative. I liken it to if I wrote my narrative. It would help some, anger some and lots of arguing would happen. 🙃 2d

GingerAntics @TheBookHippie and we would all cackle at the arguing! It could be great entertainment!!! Shall we call a publisher? 🤣😂🤣 2d

TheBookHippie @DrSabrinaMoldenReads it‘s not a personal attack. I know you take it that way, but it has harmed people. We‘d have just as many stories of the harm. Like anything else that‘s just life. It‘s why it‘s important to find a good therapist, a good therapy and hope it all works. How very fortunate your clients found you. Not everyone has been so fortunate. 2d

TheBookHippie @GingerAntics well it is written and almost finished. 👀👀👀 2d

GingerAntics @DrSabrinaMoldenReads I tried to read that book. I couldn‘t stand it. It was more of this “I have all answers.” 🙄 And it was just AA cult drivel. It‘s not in the DSM. It never has been. Can my experiences please be taken seriously and not written off? I greatly respect your profession. I think it is vital and underused still today. I just don‘t think one type of therapy is the answer for everyone. Some people do amazing with talk therapy. 2d

GingerAntics @DrSabrinaMoldenReads some people don‘t. That is why there are many other types of therapy. Different people need different things, because every brain is different. I thought that was the point of the profession. It‘s why it‘s always been an interest of mine, and why I almost joined the profession (and often wish I had lately). 2d

GingerAntics @TheBookHippie YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!! I can‘t wait to read it!!! 2d

GingerAntics @DrSabrinaMoldenReads then I don‘t know what the argument is/hurt feelings are about. We‘re agreeing, then. 2d

TheBookHippie @DrSabrinaMoldenReads it helps some people not all people was my point. 2d

TheBookHippie @GingerAntics I‘ll put you top of the list. 2d

TheBookHippie @DrSabrinaMoldenReads mine just retired AT 80. 2d

TheBookHippie @DrSabrinaMoldenReads enjoy your grandkids. Mine is coming tonight as well. 2d

TheBookHippie @DrSabrinaMoldenReads my therapist didn‘t take new patients on these last 15 years. I just had tea with her every few months. Remarkable woman who felt the same as you. 2d

GingerAntics @TheBookHippie YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY THANK YOU!!! I feel so honoured! 2d

GingerAntics @TheBookHippie okay, those sound like the best therapy appointments ever!!! 2d

TheBookHippie @GingerAntics they were. 2d

lil1inblue @GingerAntics It does sound weird, but yes, I read a small amount of Jung for a lit class. I don't remember specifics, but what we read was mostly about archetypes. Then we moved on to how they show up in literature, etc. It was interesting from that perspective. 2d

lil1inblue @Chrissyreadit Oooh. That's something to think about. 🎯 Thank you! 💓🫂💓 2d

GingerAntics @lil1inblue that makes sense. I could see it be very valuable from that perspective. That actually sounds like a really fun lit class. I‘m not going to lie. 2d

Chrissyreadit @GingerAntics @thebookhippie @lil1inblue just responding with a few thoughts in this thread- this is a book that is written through the lens of Jungian theory- it is not meant to be taken a therapy or applied as therapy. There is foundational value in all of the early theorists- the greatest difference is the why we perceive our live experience the way we do. The reality is that life is hard and culture as well as trauma all play a role- but this 1d

Chrissyreadit book is a way to understand how stories and narratives share common functions and how we hear and experience stories is impacted by our lives. Just take it for an analysis on commonalities in human conditions and one way to interpret/use and empower ourselves with stories. 1d

Chrissyreadit @GingerAntics @TheBookHippie I also am not a fan of talk therapy. I believe that Somatic work is vital to our body and brain connection- and that if behavior change is needed understanding behavioral strategies that work for you (especially with ADHD) I am a fan of EMDR, and using narrative tools in therapy as well. I could go on for hours because this is my field but in the end my goal with this book is to potentially provide one more resource to 1d

Chrissyreadit support empowerment for anyone it resonates with. 1d

GingerAntics @Chrissyreadit THE VOICE OF REASON, LADIES!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Thank you! The whole conversation went sideways or backwards or into a whole other dimension there for a bit. 1d

Chrissyreadit 😘😘😘😘 1d

GingerAntics @Chrissyreadit 🧡🧡🧡😘😘😘 1d

ravenlee @lil1inblue I read some Jung in my English classes in undergrad, too. It was an upper-level writing course, and we read selections from Jung, Loren Eiseley, and Maslow. Great class, but the professor was my favorite (and advisor, and now friend). 4h

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kspenmoll

Women who Run with the Wolves: Contacting the Power of the Wild Woman | Clarissa Pinkola Est's

Some places that healing, inspiration, miracles & more happen for me: my porch, my hummingbird friends, sunrises,our magnolia,the “Robert tree”,my garden,the river in my neighborhood that I walk by, the ocean. After all I am an Aquarian- Water, water, everywhere.🌊

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Chrissyreadit BEAUTIFUL 😍💛 3d

TheBookHippie So pretty! 3d

AnnCrystal
Beautiful 👏🏼🤩💝🌊💝💦💝. 3d

lil1inblue Gorgeous! 😍🤩😍 3d

dabbe L💙VERLY! May I ask what the “Robert tree“? is? 💙🩵💙 3d

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kspenmoll

Women who Run with the Wolves: Contacting the Power of the Wild Woman | Clarissa Pinkola Est's

I don‘t think I would call this “dead and dismembered aspect”of myself back because she lives in me.The summer after I turned 30,I was in a car accident that took me 5+ years to recover from-I still go to PT now. At that time I was single & living in Boston,so I needed to go back to my parents in CT for surgery.I gave up my job,my apartment, my social life.Surgery was successful in rescuing a damaged nerve,but was I left in severe chronic pain.⬇️

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kspenmoll ⬆️ I was reduced to infancy. my mom massaged my drop foot nightly while we chatted. My dad spent his afternoons off watching a soap opera, General Hospital,( he was an MD so we laughed alot),when I recovered enough he held my arm while I took baby steps in our driveway.My mom and sister took me to the local pool helped me into my bathing suit so I could walk in the pool. Gifts from this experience: I met a woman who owned a needlepoint store.⬇️ 3d

kspenmoll ⬆️ she needed someone to spot her so she could go to lunch or take a break. I started working there in exchange for needlepoint canvases & yarn maybe twice a week for a couple of hours.My love for needlepoint started then.Another gift came much later when I could stand long enough to work in my dad‘s office.I had such fun with the staff & saw my dad in his professional capacity which was so special.While in the pool, a met a woman who also had⬇️ (edited) 3d

kspenmoll ⬆️Back surgery. We became lifelong friends, and I met my husband through her. Another gift: I was able to fly in a plane, lying down on 3 seats to visit my closest brother in Alaska. He my sister-in-law and my niece Lily, who was 6, drove all over Alaska with me lying down in the back of their Subaru. Lily & I remain close today because of those 6 weeks together. During all this time, I was able to reflect, create, laugh, love, & ⬇️ 3d

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kspenmoll ⬆️ & most importantly, live a slowed down life, in synch & in touch with my inner self. I “lost” a decade of my life, but that time was truly a gain, not a loss for me. if you read through this long, long epistle, thank you. #wildwomen (edited) 3d

AmyG Wow that is some story. 🙌🏻 3d

kspenmoll @AmyG Thank you you for listening my friend.💕💕 3d

AmyG I am happy you are here to write it. 😘 3d

Chrissyreadit Thank you so much for sharing your story!!! I am amazed by all the gifts you acknowledge-this literally brought me to tears. 💛 3d

Bookwormjillk That‘s quite the story! 3d

Amiable I am in awe of the fact that you can look back and appreciate that this terrible accident gave you positive things instead of only taking things away from you. That maturity and insight is a gift in itself. ❤️ 3d

Ruthiella ❤️❤️❤️ 3d

LeahBergen What an incredible story! 😭❤️ 3d

AnnCrystal 💝💝💝 Beautiful and incredible. Thank You for sharing this remarkable story of recovery. Love how you highlighted your gifts, and this is a wonderful teaching story on how we all need to value the light among dark times. I am so glad that you are here with us 💝💝💝. 3d

lil1inblue What an incredible story. Thank you for sharing it with us. I so admire your perspective. 💓💓💓 3d

ElizaMarie Your story is truly something! Thank you so much for sharing it. 3d

dabbe I am completely humbled by this. What a touchstone you are! Thank you for sharing such a heartbreaking and heartwarming story at the same time! And thank you for reminding me that in the darkest trenches, good things can still happen. And I L💙VE that you call them gifts. I'm just wowed. Thank you, my friend, and I'm so glad you're here! 🧡💜🩶 3d

nanuska_153 Oh wow what an amazing story, thank you for sharing it with us! ❤️❤️It must have been such difficult years, but what a great perspective you have to look at them like that. It shows so much strength! I love that you are still close to your niece, I adore my nephews, they make me love my sisters even more for bringing them into this world 🥰 23h

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Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype | Clarissa Pinkola Est�s Phd

Amor Eterno - Brings me to tears every time I hear it. I personally enjoy Vicente singing it the most (because I like him the most), but of course, it's Juan Gabriel's song and Rocio Durcal brought a feminine beauty to it.

Links:
Chete: https://youtu.be/giRA5xFG294?si=Jz5FnN-PJOdFv3_0
Gabriel: https://youtu.be/RgKqxLAhRKE?si=8cm0zINc1WvEac-7
Rocio (with translation) : https://youtu.be/JRCQGw9y3O8?si=HPAo8RXPek6nOHC_

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Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype | Clarissa Pinkola Est�s Phd

I was in a severely abusive relationship, which almost killed me (literally). Not only was this physically abusive, but it was also emotional (the lasting effects have lingered). I used to dance, my whole life, since childhood, (tap, jazz, flocorico, ballet, cheer) I danced, used to dance in our relationship, around the house, wiggle here, wiggle there, sing, play... He frequently told me I was too ugly, fat, and unworthy of enjoying my body ⬇️

ElizaMarie I slowly stopped at the point of quitting. Now, I am hesitant to dance. My husband is amazing, loving, and healing. He is playful, and I am safe. My head sometimes forgets this.

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TheBookHippie 💜💜💜💜 I hope you dance. I have to tell my brain it‘s okay, you‘re safe now. Sending you light my friend. 💜💜💜💜 4d

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Ruthiella ❤️❤️❤️ 4d

lil1inblue I'm so glad you're safe now and have a supportive partner! I hope you're able to dance again. You deserve to enjoy being in your body. 💓🫂 💓 4d

BarkingMadRead I just want to hug you! 4d

DaveGreen7777 I am so sorry you were put through this from your abusive ex-partner but so happy for you that you were able to get away from him and find true happiness! 4d

nanuska_153 Sorry you went through this, it's so difficult to live with it even when you are finally free. Hope you find again the music within you and the joy to dance even if you start when you are alone ❤️ 4d

dabbe I am so saddened that you experienced this at the hands of someone who was supposed to love you. No one has any right to steal any of our joys. Your husband is a major mensch, and I'm so glad you have him in your life. Even if you just start out dancing in your head, I hope those hips start swaying. You are beautiful inside and out, and the universe would love to see you dance again. 🧡💜💛 4d

ElizaMarie @TheBookHippie - My brain 🧠 doesn't always want to listen to me, but sometimes, I can get it to follow my heart :) ♥️ 3d

ElizaMarie @Eggbeater @Ruthiella @Lil1inblue @BarkingMadRead - Thank you so much for your kind words. Yall are so sweet! 3d

ElizaMarie @DaveGreen7777 Thank you so much for your kind words. I am in a wholly better place, and am so thankful for it. I am happy, just need to find the little joys and incorporate them into my everyday. 3d

ElizaMarie @nanuska_153 Memory is rough, I am at times reminded of the past, which sometimes prevents me from living my now. I am working on it (with therapy, self-care/reflection, all those things. 3d

TheBookHippie @ElizaMarie SAME. It‘s a daily battle sometimes. Pockets of joy and routine work for me but mostly writing works. Also Mr BookHippie leaves me hand written notes, it helps a bunch. I think sometimes seeing it written out helps your brain. Sending you so much love. 3d

ElizaMarie @dabbe Thank you for your kindness. I am working on enjoying music more and, in turn, moving my body more. It's a process, but I am slowly gaining some joy back. 3d

kspenmoll I am so sad for you but so happy you kept on dancing & letting yourself express joy. So glad you are in a better place! 3d

dabbe @ElizaMarie Just do this, and laugh! 🕺🕺🕺 😍😂😍 3d

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