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Peggy Cruse's avatar

This was solace, encouragement, and wisdom I needed to hear. Thank you for your work šŸ’–

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Dr. Chelsia Potts's avatar

Thank you for reading, Peggy.

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Jen Scott's avatar

I got divorced in the early 20s. I also discovered I’m autistic around that time so grief is something I am very familiar with. All of this coincided with my crash and burnout.

Since then, I have defined where I fall on all the spectrums, healed a lot, and found my passions. There is something beautiful that can grow out of grief. It takes kindness, compassion, forgiveness, and strength.

Thanks for sharing 🩷

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Dr. Chelsia Potts's avatar

Thank you for reading, Jen.

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DrSarah's avatar

Thank you so much. I'm currently extremely uncomfortable, utterly exhausted, mostly hopeless... and seriously considering "going back" even though I know it's both impossible and undesirable. Your words help sustain xxx

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Dr. Chelsia Potts's avatar

Thank you. Dr. Sarah. Keep pushing forward. It’s worth it.

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J. Thomas Dunn's avatar

I'm very much going through this. Thank you for the guide.

J.

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Dr. Chelsia Potts's avatar

Of course. Thank you for reading and sharing ā¤ļø

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Dorothy Collinsworth's avatar

Thank you so much for these powerful words. I can relate to them so much and the reframe is really transformative. To allow space for all of it without having judgement about it and leaving behind ā€œperfectionā€ feels really good. Thank you again.

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Starr  Carter's avatar

I enjoy reading this article and you’re welcome

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CotyF's avatar

Thank you so much for this. I’ve been struggling with accepting the new me and letting go the old me. Holding on to the old me caused so much pain and misery inside me for a long time. The hardest part of it was letting go of friends that are not supposed to remain in the journey with me. I held on even when I knew a long time ago the friendships expired. I am sure I have friends who let me go because I was not meant to be in their current story, I understand fully now and I wish them love and peace in their journey. Thank you again, much needed

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