Thank You

Here's what I learned from the readers of yesterday's post (short and sweet).

You guys get it. You completely get it. And I thank you for not judging. (And even if you did, you kept it silent--away from my eyes and ears--and I thank you for that as well.)

There are so many of you that said in a confidential way (emails, messages, texts), "Me too." For every teensy little bit of fear that I had in putting it out there, you have those same fears. You have had similar experiences, and I thank you for reaching out and sharing them. Thank you for allowing me to provide that outlet for you.

Lastly, many of you pointed out something that had not yet occurred to me, and something I will keep echoing in my heart: even though it may feel like it, what is happening to my kids is not happening to me. It is their experience on its own; for as painful as it may be for me, it isn't for them, and I need to really separate the experiences.

I appreciate your support of The Honest Mom Project, and our writers/mothers/fathers/fearless warriors, and our sharing of experiences. You have made this a safe community of mutual support and that--above any far-reaching dreams I may have for this--that is number one.

Achieved.

Thank you.

We'll post our second Momastery Messy, Beautiful Warrior essay tomorrow.

-Kristin