*Thank you*, each one, for the warm welcome!
Sometimes it is easier to read than post...nothing wrong with that, but I've learned over the years to become a little bit cautious and more discerning about on-line support groups. Have to say the energy feels real good here.
Anything that helps people to become more empowered is a good thing. And I'm definitely into independent whatever...independent music, publishing, support groups...thoughts, dreams...
Seems to me when you take back responsibility for your own healing in this way, you meet others who are doing the same, and "independent" transforms into something else...that's when the journey becomes real sweet
I thnk that's what "interdependency" is about...but I don't know, because I'm not sure I'm there yet. I'm still stretching my wings and getting a feel for being independent, having been codependent for so long.
Anyway, it's interesting, isn't it, mum, to be such an advocate for others, to help them find their voice or express their creativity while being practically mute for yourself?
You say you helped others find their creative voice. Mind me asking what you did? Me, I was...and still am, although my activism is focused more on personal healing now, but I was the human rights activist...doing research, writing articles, songs, lobbying, meeting my heros of the Chinese democracy movement, and participating in demonstrations and vigils in support of various basic human rights, including the right to *free speech*, no less.
Who says life doesn't have a sense of humor?
I think the irony dawned on me one day, when I realized here I was a big advocate for speaking one's truth and all against censorship, but at home I was systematically censored as to what could be discussed and what couldn't.
Wish I could say that's when everything changed for me, but it was one of those "Ah hah!" and then "ZZZzzzzzz" experiences. Know what I mean?
What matters is that I'm here now.
