05/11/2020
Today put me on to the term “Phoenix Phenomenon”. It refers to the possibility of developing a deeper sense of self and purpose, especially after having gone through something traumatic..
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That got me thinking about the woman I am today, all of my strongest attributes, and how I came to develop them further.
I am compassionate, patient, creative, intuitive, and emotionally responsible... simply because of my experiences with su***de, depression, loneliness, falling in Love with a substance abuser, losing a Loved one...
While nobody ever really asks to be traumatized, there is something to be said about the infinite possibilities of self improvement that can follow profound pain.
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I’m honest with myself about the s**t show that is our Country.. but I’m also here to remind US of the light in the dark. This opportunity brewing in all of us.
May we rise from the ashes, stronger, wiser... Everytime.
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Except y’all that voted for Trump. Yall can chill in the soot. 👋🏼