I'm entitled to write this ✍️
Yesterday I read a post by Sylvia that really got to me. She wrote why she was still in bed and hadn't written anything for her regular blog. The more I read, the more awestruck I was by the honesty she put in her post, but also the courage of writing it. I know she is undergoing cancer treatment, but reading that she also suffered from kidney failure and heavy pains made my heart miss several beats. I felt her pain, or at least, tried to imagine a fragment of the pain of what she must have gone through.
She told me it's about getting through it all, but I can't help but notice how strong she is. Dealing with it all, being open, fighting, and in the meantime, showing up and talking about all her achievements.
To be honest, I don't think I'll ever be as strong as she is.
But Sylvia is not the only one. There are many more.
I also admire Ava. Lou. Not only for the things they write, but also for what they are going through and being strong, showing up. Even when it's hard.
And here I am, just a normal person, with normal temporary struggles. Ok, it's not easy with my children and ADHD/ADD, an online addiction,...
But all this disappears into thin air versus what they experience.
Often, I had a thought of posting something about a setback, but then my inner critic kicked in. Others have it much worse. Why should I burden them with my nuisances?
Or in case of an achievement. Why would I post it and make others feel bad, because they are trying without reaching a similar result? Don't brag, I say to myself.
And yet, I should post this. I'm entitled to. Because thinking about others and their feeling is one thing, but I shouldn't neglect my own.
When I did have the courage to post, at times, people reacted in a way that made me feel much better or even proud.
I should be more honest with myself and open about how I feel.
I always tell people it's their blog or account, and they should post whatever they like. But I seem to neglect this advice when it comes to my own online presence.
Well, from now on, I'll try to adhere to that statement. And share what I need/want to share.
And, I'll remain respectful to everyone else and support them however needed.
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