Incredible piece. The line about not returning to who you used to be but becoming someone new really hit me. I've noticed in my own life how trauma can actuallyrefine priorities in ways comfort never could. The part about booking the Disneyland trip because life is fragile captures what alot of people learn too late. Sounds like a brutal path but you came out stronger.
"I actually love the version of myself that I met after my daughter went through cancer treatment. I hate what it took to become her, but this version shaped by loss, survival, and experiences knows what matters. She sees joy in the little things. She knows to book the Disneyland trip. She speaks up, knows who is worthy of her time, and sets beautiful boundaries." I don't think I've ever read something that feels like someone just pulled my emotions out of my body and put them into words like you just did here. While our journeys are different, this feeling hits me so hard (in the best way possible) and is the best articulation of who I have become since Charlie was diagnosed. Thank you for sharing your emotions and being a mirror to me as well <3
Beautiful post. We get remade by each of our babies and their struggles and joys. I was so afraid of being different the first time and accepting my old self was not coming back. But it always is for the better, even if we can’t see it yet.
Incredible piece. The line about not returning to who you used to be but becoming someone new really hit me. I've noticed in my own life how trauma can actuallyrefine priorities in ways comfort never could. The part about booking the Disneyland trip because life is fragile captures what alot of people learn too late. Sounds like a brutal path but you came out stronger.
"I actually love the version of myself that I met after my daughter went through cancer treatment. I hate what it took to become her, but this version shaped by loss, survival, and experiences knows what matters. She sees joy in the little things. She knows to book the Disneyland trip. She speaks up, knows who is worthy of her time, and sets beautiful boundaries." I don't think I've ever read something that feels like someone just pulled my emotions out of my body and put them into words like you just did here. While our journeys are different, this feeling hits me so hard (in the best way possible) and is the best articulation of who I have become since Charlie was diagnosed. Thank you for sharing your emotions and being a mirror to me as well <3
This was really beautiful Danielle. Xox
Beautiful post. We get remade by each of our babies and their struggles and joys. I was so afraid of being different the first time and accepting my old self was not coming back. But it always is for the better, even if we can’t see it yet.
Loved reading this one, Danielle!
I relate to this so much! ♥️♥️♥️