You are more alive

You are more alive now than you’ve ever been. — The wonderful Tina Walsh @twalsh1159 said this to me a few years ago. She may not remember but I sure do. It has stuck with me because of the depth of its truth. — At that time, I was struggling. The raw-ness I felt didn’t seem like it would fade. Every emotion took over me like a ton of bricks and I didn’t know what to do. I’d cry at the drop of a hat, full of unexplained feelings. — But Tina’s words rang in my ear. I’m alive. I’m feeling pain, grief, sadness, anger and everything in between. I’m more alive by feeling it. — As soon as I felt those words, I softened. I didn’t have to figure out how to stop it. I just had to feel it all and allow myself to feel it. — Because I am alive. — #therapistlessons #feelingsadandalive #feelinggriefandalive #therapistlife #aliveandwell #feelthemoment #feelinggrateful #feelingloved

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