I read a lot, but its easy to control life when its in a book - read the ending, if its sad, don't read the book.
I've always opted out of 'real' life.
This world of blogging has exposed me to more death in the last 5 months than i've let in my world in the last 30 years.
But since the whole point of 'getting a life' is to participate in life, and allow myself emotions, so that I can be a better mom, wife, friend, ect., I'm not shutting myself back up in my safe little box.
I am very thankful that Tiff, Alison, Fe, and Veronica are willing to write about their grief. I know I'm still just reading about life, but it's a start. And that wall I spend so much time keeping around myself has cracks in it now.
It takes a great deal of courage to let the outside world in sometimes. It is arguably a great deal 'safer' to construct high walls and remain in a sheltered cocoon... But not only will you keep the 'bad' stuff out, you keep all of the fantastic stuff out, too.
ReplyDeleteKudos to you for not only embracing change, but actively seeking it.
You are a Warrior Woman, too, darling girl. Never underestimate your power!