I won't presume to comment on your deeply personal story, other than to say it's beautifully written. But I wll say that this...
*I ended it with a, “Do not ever call me!” and slammed down the phone, a visceral action most of us can no longer take because now hanging up on someone happens with a simple tap.*
really hit home for me. I realised how much our digital lifestyles have removed us from knowing how to express our emotions with our bodies. That energy has to go somewhere -- where is it going? And more importantly for me, where do I need it to go?
I REALLY need to pick my guitar up again. And probably chop some firewood, except I don't have a fireplace...
I love you beautiful Nora. You helped me see the beauty within myself and I thank you for it. While you may prefer not to be heading back to town, I will be glad you’re here.
Isn’t reassuring to know that we don’t have to become our parents and we can break the mold. Mwah!
Thank you for sharing yourself with us Nora. You were and are and always have been beautiful, inside and out. The world is fucked up and I’m so sorry that you had to bare the brunt of it, and that so many women (and trans and non-binary people and pretty much everyone not the glorified ideal) do day after day about our bodies.
I’m almost at the end of the book “Intuitive Eating” and it’s all about getting out of diet culture/mentality and all the ways our culture is twisted and toxic around this issue. It has been SOOO HEALING for me and your piece feels very timely in my own journey with these struggles.
I love you so much and am always inspired and moved by your visibility and vulnerability. Sending you a huge hug and deep gratitude 🤗
Geezus Nora..... I cannot wait until we can in person and I can give you a real life hug So much meanness and cruelty in your life and I'm sorry you've had to experience all of that.
I won't presume to comment on your deeply personal story, other than to say it's beautifully written. But I wll say that this...
*I ended it with a, “Do not ever call me!” and slammed down the phone, a visceral action most of us can no longer take because now hanging up on someone happens with a simple tap.*
really hit home for me. I realised how much our digital lifestyles have removed us from knowing how to express our emotions with our bodies. That energy has to go somewhere -- where is it going? And more importantly for me, where do I need it to go?
I REALLY need to pick my guitar up again. And probably chop some firewood, except I don't have a fireplace...
anyway, thank you for sharing your story.
Thank you so much, Faith. Yes! I love that observation about digital/visceral.
I love you beautiful Nora. You helped me see the beauty within myself and I thank you for it. While you may prefer not to be heading back to town, I will be glad you’re here.
Isn’t reassuring to know that we don’t have to become our parents and we can break the mold. Mwah!
Thank you, Lee-Ann. I love you too. I am excited to be returning to Chicago and equally sad to be leaving this valley. Both are true.
Hugs and kisses right back.
I am awed by your courage, resilience, and honesty.
Thank you so much. Love and hugs in return.
Thank you for sharing yourself with us Nora. You were and are and always have been beautiful, inside and out. The world is fucked up and I’m so sorry that you had to bare the brunt of it, and that so many women (and trans and non-binary people and pretty much everyone not the glorified ideal) do day after day about our bodies.
I’m almost at the end of the book “Intuitive Eating” and it’s all about getting out of diet culture/mentality and all the ways our culture is twisted and toxic around this issue. It has been SOOO HEALING for me and your piece feels very timely in my own journey with these struggles.
I love you so much and am always inspired and moved by your visibility and vulnerability. Sending you a huge hug and deep gratitude 🤗
Thank you so much, Helen. I love you too. Hugs right back.
Geezus Nora..... I cannot wait until we can in person and I can give you a real life hug So much meanness and cruelty in your life and I'm sorry you've had to experience all of that.
Thank you so much, Teri. I am looking forward to that in person hug as well.
I have weight trauma so I get it. The level you experienced is unreal. I am so glad you are here and can share this. XO
Thank you so much, Lisa. Love and hugs right back.