tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post838243960263482726..comments2024-02-12T18:02:06.707+11:00Comments on respect. love. learning.: Don't be discouragedHelenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08560926974431305982noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post-40646546812833266332013-07-16T10:25:56.092+10:002013-07-16T10:25:56.092+10:00Hi Helena, thanks for sharing your story. Your hon...Hi Helena, thanks for sharing your story. Your honesty, bravery and defiance in the face of this illness are inspiring. There are messages for all of us here about self-care - I'm physically very rundown at the moment and need to take time to heal. See you soon, Toni. xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post-32388406736661462132013-07-02T08:01:35.909+10:002013-07-02T08:01:35.909+10:00Hi Helena. I haven't been by in a while...lif...Hi Helena. I haven't been by in a while...life has taken me in different directions. So good to see you still fighting the good fight, for yourself first, your family and us, your readers. Strength and light and love to you. Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12824924349210440889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post-52366377038344949932013-06-21T22:15:58.389+10:002013-06-21T22:15:58.389+10:00Thank you all, so much, for your incredible commen...Thank you all, so much, for your incredible comments here. It feels amazing to "hear" your supportive and kind voices, to be part of your lives as you are part of mine. It means so much, and I'm so grateful. Thank you. Helenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08560926974431305982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post-1010327067703974202013-06-18T23:21:35.801+10:002013-06-18T23:21:35.801+10:00Helena, I felt so encouraged by the note you left ...Helena, I felt so encouraged by the note you left on my post yesterday (my thoughts on my experience are my current equivalent of your novel, maybe? with me every thought...) and it urged me to get caught up here, and I just want to tell you- you are so courageous and strong to be confronting this every single day, not to be hiding away from it, waiting for it to disappear and you along with it. Sharing your courage, your simple strategies and reminders of how to live beside this, taking the time and energy to do that is helpful for so many of us who read this, and then share it...Thank you for making this sharing a part of what you do!slim pickinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12833617568090157365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post-49519366961046444062013-06-16T13:18:40.926+10:002013-06-16T13:18:40.926+10:00Thank you for this. I am in this place right now a...Thank you for this. I am in this place right now and am just acknowledging it for the first time. It's so good to know that I am not alone. katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02402353149116348472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post-75136817649980717192013-06-15T20:53:05.443+10:002013-06-15T20:53:05.443+10:00Dear Helena, Your words brought to my mind a book ...Dear Helena, Your words brought to my mind a book that I have called "The Diamond in your Pocket" by Gangaji. It is a beautiful and wise book that points towards the treasure that is in your pocket right now, the pocket of your heart. The heart that is the core of your being. The diamond in your pocket is the absolute sweetness of your own true nature. I would be happy to lend it to you if you wish to read it. Love Freya.Freyanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post-77653705584945442472013-06-15T01:13:52.871+10:002013-06-15T01:13:52.871+10:00Wow, Helena. Your words are powerful, and they com...Wow, Helena. Your words are powerful, and they come from a powerful place in your heart. Holding you in my thoughts and praying for you as you wisely care for yourself. I've not been taking the best care lately, so this is inspiring. (Why is it so hard to regularly exercise? I LIKE to exercise!)Hi Kookyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14414232981567488952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post-44940731070367912212013-06-15T00:48:02.819+10:002013-06-15T00:48:02.819+10:00Helena it is NOT who you are. You are a beautiful...Helena it is NOT who you are. You are a beautiful and strong and a wonderful Mother and a wonderful wife and a writer who's words inspire me every time I read them. I love you taking a proactive stand and kicking this thing in the butt. I am here, in Alabama, cheering you on. Love you much!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00487026746937164012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post-6628519415983487552013-06-14T23:19:29.282+10:002013-06-14T23:19:29.282+10:00Sending a huge hug to you across the miles. Yes, ...Sending a huge hug to you across the miles. Yes, it is a sign of strength, wisdom and courage. You are amazing and such a bright light in our world! Thank you for taking care of yourself and seeking support for all you need and deserve. Abundant love to you!! -Sharon D. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post-22517361300285246142013-06-14T22:52:38.265+10:002013-06-14T22:52:38.265+10:00It is so definitely a sign of strength. I am glad...It is so definitely a sign of strength. I am glad you are taking care of yourself. You have such beauty in your words and such a beautiful way about you.<br /><br />Thank you for your honesty here and for trying to show people what depression is like. it's not something you do or a reaction to something, clinical depression is just like, as you said, high blood pressure. <br /><br />I think we are sort of in a similar place. Have you had a chance to read my post from last night?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760384943386215722.post-76366081134618433032013-06-14T22:09:01.144+10:002013-06-14T22:09:01.144+10:00Such beautiful and strong positive sentiment Helen...Such beautiful and strong positive sentiment Helena. I know your struggles too and know it is hard to stay on track and avoid those grooves. I love your analogy of the misery pusher - it can be so helpful to visualise these emotions - thank you for the image. Lou xxLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16327522533215222066noreply@blogger.com