"I write for those women who do not speak, for those who do not have a voice because they were so terrified, because we are taught to respect fear more than ourselves. We've been taught that silence would save us, but it won't." Audre Lorde
Hope,
I can’t comment on your post from today, so I texted you. That’s all I’m going to say about that.
But, I wanted to really thank you for posting that video. Yeah, I’m crying now. It’s a good cry, though. Not a happy one, but a healing one. I’m sure you posted it because you could relate to it from your own experiences, but I really was that little girl playing with nature, believing that the sky was the limit. And in nature I was safe. I’m not 100% sure I told you, but a lot of the time when I used to dissociate when I was younger, I used to often block out what was going on–and daydream that I was an Native American princess, living off the Earth, safe, and having all that I needed. Nature was also, in reality, a way to escape. It was the only way I would be allowed out of my house… my hour upon hour-long bike rides. I’m kind of at loss for words… bc I feel like that video reminded me of the little bits of childhood that were precious, and not stolen from me. So, thank you for that.
It hurts, but like I feel like I’ve said at least a thousand times in the past week or two, I know I can safely feel it if I just “ride out the wave”. I know personally, for me, I have to feel it in order for me to heal.
I wish you peace today, and a free spirit. I wish you safety and love. I’m thinking of you.
Joy,
Those few sweet moments of my childhood are summed in this video. Trees are a big part of my life because they were so special to me as a child. I’m writing a post right now about sweet moments of childhood because I need something to hold on to. Thank you, I love you.
Ivory,
This video just reminded me of childhood innocents and sweet moments. It brought tears to my eyes because I just want to save that person. I want to rescue my childhood and make it safe. But, I can’t so I watch this video and remember laying in the grass and thinking about building castles in the trees.
The Hope for Trauma 
Hope,
I can’t comment on your post from today, so I texted you. That’s all I’m going to say about that.
But, I wanted to really thank you for posting that video. Yeah, I’m crying now. It’s a good cry, though. Not a happy one, but a healing one. I’m sure you posted it because you could relate to it from your own experiences, but I really was that little girl playing with nature, believing that the sky was the limit. And in nature I was safe. I’m not 100% sure I told you, but a lot of the time when I used to dissociate when I was younger, I used to often block out what was going on–and daydream that I was an Native American princess, living off the Earth, safe, and having all that I needed. Nature was also, in reality, a way to escape. It was the only way I would be allowed out of my house… my hour upon hour-long bike rides. I’m kind of at loss for words… bc I feel like that video reminded me of the little bits of childhood that were precious, and not stolen from me. So, thank you for that.
It hurts, but like I feel like I’ve said at least a thousand times in the past week or two, I know I can safely feel it if I just “ride out the wave”. I know personally, for me, I have to feel it in order for me to heal.
I wish you peace today, and a free spirit. I wish you safety and love. I’m thinking of you.
Love,
Joy et al.
Joy,
Those few sweet moments of my childhood are summed in this video. Trees are a big part of my life because they were so special to me as a child. I’m writing a post right now about sweet moments of childhood because I need something to hold on to. Thank you, I love you.
Hope,
The video is beautiful, I’m glad you posted it. I, too, was that little girl, all alone, but with high hopes…
Ivory,
This video just reminded me of childhood innocents and sweet moments. It brought tears to my eyes because I just want to save that person. I want to rescue my childhood and make it safe. But, I can’t so I watch this video and remember laying in the grass and thinking about building castles in the trees.
Thank you for commenting, Take Care.