Ali
@CdnWander
No, I know. I’m a walking contradiction and it shows ✨ Not all those who wander are lost 🍃 Searching for the beauty in the everyday 🙏🏻 Go Flames🔥
Last week my best friend said to come see her. I told her there was no way I could swing it. But… after moving 4 appts, writing an exam two days early, pulling my kid out of childcare, and taking 3 last minute vacation days, everything aligned ❤️
I just heard someone say “maybe you don’t need more time to heal, maybe you need more experiences that show your nervous system a different realty” And, yeah.
The only way I can describe it is the depression is starting to settle into my bones. And so I booked counselling. And will remember to exercise and prioritize sleep. And I’ll keep smiling, because it helps, but always remember that you never truly know what someone is facing 🙏🏻
It’s hard facing the reality that going through massive life upheaval really shows you who’s there. And I’ve had some amazing people step up when they can but ultimately you’re in this alone. An isolating realization. But also liberating if you can manage to frame it that way 🙏🏻
can we talk about how women get OVERSTIMULATED, and it’s mistaken for ANGER? no, she’s not angry, the TV is way too loud, the dryer’s running, her shirt feels too tight, her messy bun isn’t sitting right, and there are crumbs on the floor that she can feel under her feet. she’s…
It’s hard to live in the in between. Between your old life and a new one. Before finding a new place of belonging. Not knowing where life is heading. It’s a lonely and uncertain place. But I hope one day I’ll be able to look back and see how it all makes sense 🙏🏻
Writing on paper on divorce as you’re going through it is as helpful as it is devastating. Not just because of the loss of a future you once believed in, which I mourned long ago, but reminders of psychological, social and financial impacts of having to rebuild a life. It’s a lot
Oh good. My kid has developed a fascination with watching videos of airplane crash landings a month before our next flights. My anxiety is thrilled.
When you lived emotionally divorced for years longer than you called it what it was and you long to know actual partnership. But also know you aren’t ready. After years of isolation, you have to continue down a lonely road. But at least it’s finally a road of your own choosing 🙏🏻
“My kid is gone to a sleepover, I’m going to be so productive, I’ll write a paper and get so much done!” *cue fire alarm at my apartment building* Awesome 🫣😂
Feeling overwhelmed with all the support. The past few years taught me not to shy away from talking about the hard parts of life and so I’ve become increasingly open about my experiences in the hope that people as isolated as I once was feel less alone. Thank you for being here🙏🏻
I wonder why I’m having such a hard time. Then I remember that in the last 6 months I’ve finalized a 3 year-long separation, sold a house and moved, all while parenting, working full time, and finishing my undergrad degree… Remember to give yourself grace when you need it 🙏🏻
Last night my daughter asked me when I was going to die. When you’re a child’s whole world, how do you answer that? How does that not break your heart into a million pieces as it tries to contain all the love you feel for this person you choose to live for so completely? 🥺💔
Morning cry in the car complete…. Life really has me drowning lately. Anyone else going through it, I see you. I feel you. Hang in there ❤️
Today was imperfect. But… It was full of perfect moments making memories with my girl. Grateful for the space for days like this, the quiet in all the noise 🙏🏻
