Greetings from the mulberry tree dropping its leaves in the wind, greetings from the morning moon, greetings from the smell of shrimp and grits wafting through the screen doors and onto the sidewalk, where the maypops ripen and rot.
Recovery is hard. Over 3 decades have taught me many things. one thing that has come to me is that men and women have a very different experience in recovery. (Duh, right?). Shame is heaped on women, by society, family, friends, ...... everyone. So, what I have to do is ignore other’s opinions. Period. I need to value myself and my opinion and let others have their own. Detach for the sake of self preservation.
EXACTLY! It's so painfully hard but so necessary to try to get away from the voices of guilt and obligation to be able to hear your own heart. Thank you Ellen.
AND BTW, 4 years a freaking big deal. All of them are obviously, but this first 5 are miracles. Congrats! Also, you have a gift. The writing is superb. Seriously.
So moved by this memoir. It’s is packed with wisdom and reality. Reading this once may not be enough; although it is brief it is a tomb. So much to reflect on and a reminder that being mindful, staying in each moment is the richest most meaningful way to live, especially when we realize how fleeting life is…
Recovery is hard. Over 3 decades have taught me many things. one thing that has come to me is that men and women have a very different experience in recovery. (Duh, right?). Shame is heaped on women, by society, family, friends, ...... everyone. So, what I have to do is ignore other’s opinions. Period. I need to value myself and my opinion and let others have their own. Detach for the sake of self preservation.
EXACTLY! It's so painfully hard but so necessary to try to get away from the voices of guilt and obligation to be able to hear your own heart. Thank you Ellen.
AND BTW, 4 years a freaking big deal. All of them are obviously, but this first 5 are miracles. Congrats! Also, you have a gift. The writing is superb. Seriously.
Thank you Ellen ❤️
So moved by this memoir. It’s is packed with wisdom and reality. Reading this once may not be enough; although it is brief it is a tomb. So much to reflect on and a reminder that being mindful, staying in each moment is the richest most meaningful way to live, especially when we realize how fleeting life is…