On tour I tried to write stories to read out on stage - this one was inspired by the road and the show and I thought I’d share it here too. I hope you like it. Before I had kids I was so afraid of messing them up. I now know the ‘will I mess it up’ question is one many folks have.
Love this Emily 🥰 Reminds me of the time I was despairing about my then teenage son. I felt like everything I’d done was wrong, I loved him too much, I should have been harsher etc etc I remember crying in a cafe talking to a friend 🤷🏻♀️
But now both my (grown up) children are awesome humans and I just had to be patient and trust myself xx
What a beautiful read - I feel like it has everything that is really important to hear today, including that there is a place called Whittier where everyone in the city lives under one roof! xx
Thank you Emily - found myself despairing twice today, and here you are reminding me of the cure - to stay connected & be of service. Ngā mihi for your good timing x
Such beautiful words. Thank you for sharing. I want an easy life because it's always so messy in my mind, at work, in my house, in my bank account and in my inbox, and I am always overwhelmed. It means I shut out external issues that are important to me but I can't deal with because I just feel completely overwhelmed already. You are right, though. Life is messy, and I have to learn to navigate my ADHD tendancies to make space for what matters to me- a life with meaning and community. I just don't know how to get there while keeping my head above water.
Be kind to yourself friend. ADHD Is brutal, life is tough right now ❤️ brave looks different for everyone and just being here in the world means you’re part of the community ❤️
Ngā mihi nui ki a koe mo to mahi Emily. I love this piece, honest and hopeful. Just like you, really.
You’re so kind. Thank you ❤️
Totally agree Jae
It’s so nice to feel your presence in this community
❤️❤️
Love this Emily 🥰 Reminds me of the time I was despairing about my then teenage son. I felt like everything I’d done was wrong, I loved him too much, I should have been harsher etc etc I remember crying in a cafe talking to a friend 🤷🏻♀️
But now both my (grown up) children are awesome humans and I just had to be patient and trust myself xx
I love this ❤️❤️ and you!
Love you more! ❤️❤️
Also I’ve probably already told this story, soz, I’m old! 🥴🤣
What a beautiful read - I feel like it has everything that is really important to hear today, including that there is a place called Whittier where everyone in the city lives under one roof! xx
Thank you Emily - found myself despairing twice today, and here you are reminding me of the cure - to stay connected & be of service. Ngā mihi for your good timing x
❤️❤️❤️ I have to remind myself often
Such beautiful words. Thank you for sharing. I want an easy life because it's always so messy in my mind, at work, in my house, in my bank account and in my inbox, and I am always overwhelmed. It means I shut out external issues that are important to me but I can't deal with because I just feel completely overwhelmed already. You are right, though. Life is messy, and I have to learn to navigate my ADHD tendancies to make space for what matters to me- a life with meaning and community. I just don't know how to get there while keeping my head above water.
Be kind to yourself friend. ADHD Is brutal, life is tough right now ❤️ brave looks different for everyone and just being here in the world means you’re part of the community ❤️
Thanks, Emily.
Kia ora mō tēnei e hoa xxx tino ātaahua.
Thank you - I needed this today.
This is beautiful ❤️ really needed to hear this right now