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Ashleigh Vaughn's avatar

I resonate with this entire list. I have so many things I'd go back and do differently to make my introduction to motherhood, and these last four years, a bit better for sure.

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A. Wilder Westgate's avatar

I feel like your recent piece with the conversation with your younger self speaks to this in many ways. 🧡

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Jim Sanders's avatar

Hmmmm. Ever heard of what Jung called the shadow self?

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A. Wilder Westgate's avatar

I have. I've definitely done some shadow work and still have plenty to do.

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Teddi's avatar

Really great list.I think more me time just remembering to be present instead of chasing future events .I just enjoyed throwing the bouncy ball with the kids for hours until I was worn out.

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A. Wilder Westgate's avatar

Remembering to be present instead of chasing future events is exactly what I'm working on right now. 🧡

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Margaret Ann Silver's avatar

I agree with so many of these, but especially therapy before I was desperate for it.

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A. Wilder Westgate's avatar

So many of us needed that. 🧡

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Keith Aron's avatar

I can identify with most everything on your list, A. My experience of coming to know myself has been a process of many, many layers. Not one of drawing back a curtain and unveiling my true self. Some layers, when peeled back, reveal more than others. I appreciate you sharing the wisdom of your experience with self-reclamation! And the charm of that bouquet is unparalleled! 💝

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A. Wilder Westgate's avatar

Shrek really had something with the onion metaphor!

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Keith Aron's avatar

Yes, Shrek knew a thing or two about a thing or two!

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