Well done you for being so brave and vulnerable to talk about this. In a recent therapy session, with the help of the therapist, I came up with the phrase "I am worthy of love". I now have that written on a card which I leave on the kitchen counter where I can see it several times a day. And all those parts of me which criticise me and tell me that I am not good enough are also worthy of love. Imagine how many hearts you have touched by writing this. Well done x
Thanks so much Sana. Very happy to read your comment. Interestingly - it was quite easy for me to write. It was as if I had be waiting to give myself permission to do it - it’s been a long time coming.
Sorry to hear of your very relatable struggle. If in any way my writing helps you emerge on the top other side of it, I’ll be very happy ❤️
Hope you enjoy reading the other instalments as well. Lots of love
A very hard relate, this one. It is bittersweet to acknowledge and realise the universality of this deeply personal experience & relationship with one's body. I was also especially moved because it's rare to read good, vulnerable writing by men. (I admit, as the eternal, hopeful optimist, that am also delighted to witness this change, one tiny step at a time.) I understand writing this must be hard & cathartic. Labouring over this long-winded comment to let you know it has been the same for the reader too :) The intangibly tangible butterfly effect of writing/creating honestly. Sigh. Have just recently gotten regular on Substack and I am so excited to dive into the treasure trove that your newsletter promises to be! Brace yourself for the barrage of comments, hahha! Lots of love.
Well done you for being so brave and vulnerable to talk about this. In a recent therapy session, with the help of the therapist, I came up with the phrase "I am worthy of love". I now have that written on a card which I leave on the kitchen counter where I can see it several times a day. And all those parts of me which criticise me and tell me that I am not good enough are also worthy of love. Imagine how many hearts you have touched by writing this. Well done x
Thank you so much for your warm embrace of a reply, Cali. Lots of love
Thanks so much Sana. Very happy to read your comment. Interestingly - it was quite easy for me to write. It was as if I had be waiting to give myself permission to do it - it’s been a long time coming.
Sorry to hear of your very relatable struggle. If in any way my writing helps you emerge on the top other side of it, I’ll be very happy ❤️
Hope you enjoy reading the other instalments as well. Lots of love
A very hard relate, this one. It is bittersweet to acknowledge and realise the universality of this deeply personal experience & relationship with one's body. I was also especially moved because it's rare to read good, vulnerable writing by men. (I admit, as the eternal, hopeful optimist, that am also delighted to witness this change, one tiny step at a time.) I understand writing this must be hard & cathartic. Labouring over this long-winded comment to let you know it has been the same for the reader too :) The intangibly tangible butterfly effect of writing/creating honestly. Sigh. Have just recently gotten regular on Substack and I am so excited to dive into the treasure trove that your newsletter promises to be! Brace yourself for the barrage of comments, hahha! Lots of love.