tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post6388531262123842597..comments2024-01-21T20:42:29.223-06:00Comments on The Extraordinary Ordinary: I want to stop erasingHeather of the EOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14607422301391841377noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-42246768619763726962010-02-18T14:08:53.096-06:002010-02-18T14:08:53.096-06:00I don't have this same ache, this same struggl...I don't have this same ache, this same struggle. But all these words--they fill me and surround me and spear me. So many of my own little truths lost inside of your profound insight and I find my own grace in that. I'm trying not to erase myself but sometime's it's so hard to stop wanting to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-2537366787994417982010-02-17T15:47:05.157-06:002010-02-17T15:47:05.157-06:00Heather,
I don't even know how to express my f...Heather,<br />I don't even know how to express my feelings. Hopefully that is enough to let you know how I do feel. <br /><br />You speak my heart so many times.Mama-Facehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580875108645568975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-13481468971997697162010-02-17T12:55:57.760-06:002010-02-17T12:55:57.760-06:00I'm going to be thinking about this for the re...I'm going to be thinking about this for the rest of the day. . .probably longer. <br /><br />Powerful post.Dedeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10155503562900208564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-17306019531239280022010-02-16T12:30:05.706-06:002010-02-16T12:30:05.706-06:00seriously i had to remind myself to breathe as i w...seriously i had to remind myself to breathe as i was reading this.<br /><br />no words, just wanted you to know that i was here.Sherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06005663095818742053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-36577359936184073612010-02-15T21:57:02.030-06:002010-02-15T21:57:02.030-06:00Heather, I've Bren absent for a while but you ...Heather, I've Bren absent for a while but you have been in my thoughts often. I have learned that God has made US the best mommy for our babies. We are meant for them. It's up to us what to do with that. Oh how I love you girl!Keyonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04875993010376385468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-5837090874151028972010-02-15T20:36:43.023-06:002010-02-15T20:36:43.023-06:00I am so often at a loss for comments for you right...I am so often at a loss for comments for you right now. I don't want to say anything trite or silly. But do know that I am here loving and supporting you.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480046958714954128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-36363352999151813332010-02-15T15:35:37.903-06:002010-02-15T15:35:37.903-06:00I have no words right now. Which almost seems poin...I have no words right now. Which almost seems pointless in a comment, but your post... moved me.Alitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09470698206904719203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-12430321452518389112010-02-15T11:16:36.111-06:002010-02-15T11:16:36.111-06:00Once again, thank you for being so honest. I thin...Once again, thank you for being so honest. I think that you touch more people than you know.<br /><br />And I loved what you said about being a chameleon. I'm exactly like that and am currently working on changing it. I don't necessarily want to overwhelm people with me-ness, but I do want to feel comfortable being me in any company.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18270661693698065581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-37513737393771871122010-02-15T10:34:41.193-06:002010-02-15T10:34:41.193-06:00I love you, friend. {{HUGS}}I love you, friend. {{HUGS}}aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16652017621453945535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-54283257656656031322010-02-15T10:27:45.900-06:002010-02-15T10:27:45.900-06:00I can't even begin to explain to you how many ...I can't even begin to explain to you how many times I've 'erased', too. But, did I really? Because my kids still remember. My husband still remembers. I think we can do our best to forget these faults, these hiccups, these parts that make us who we are that we hate, but they never go away, because we wouldn't be who we are without them, despite how badly we hate them.<br /><br />This post speaks to me, like others before me, on so many levels. It may not be about alcoholism for us, but about motherhood, accepting faults, and living with acceptance for our children's sake. <br /><br />You are so right, we are perfect enough already for our kids, our husbands. <br /><br />Gah, my mind is spinning over this. Spinning. In a good-but-dizzying, I-want-to-throw-up, it-is-so-much-the-truth, I-don't-know-which-way-is-up kind of way.Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in Parentinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06066995811409390360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-63900530318943175512010-02-15T09:49:25.934-06:002010-02-15T09:49:25.934-06:00Your honesty shakes me to my core. Because we all ...Your honesty shakes me to my core. Because we all erase. <br /><br />Praying for you daily, Heather... and seeing myself more and more in your story every day.Ashleigh Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13165168699541078649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-53629054810917309822010-02-15T06:49:23.439-06:002010-02-15T06:49:23.439-06:00YES. To everything. Thank you.YES. To everything. Thank you.TKWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16409505008377005185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-64402127756374936322010-02-14T22:38:22.069-06:002010-02-14T22:38:22.069-06:00Amazing post, thank you. I identify so deeply with...Amazing post, thank you. I identify so deeply with all that you said. Even though I "know that I am not alone" in sobriety, it can feel lonely, and sometimes it's comforting to hear my fears in others. Does that make sense?<br /><br />Anyway, thanks again.seekingclaravhttp://www.seekingclarav.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-57308792432722240822010-02-14T20:30:34.027-06:002010-02-14T20:30:34.027-06:00just wanting you to know i am here and sending hug...just wanting you to know i am here and sending hugs. big ones. always.amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11616598232613837025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-76441190883472697642010-02-14T19:31:46.672-06:002010-02-14T19:31:46.672-06:00I think you are really, really brave because you&#...I think you are really, really brave because you're facing the fears. All of them. And you deserve the blessings.Melanie Jacobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02489615939726209573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-89931969923104458892010-02-14T14:43:52.078-06:002010-02-14T14:43:52.078-06:00hugs!!! the fog will eventually dissipate ... hang...hugs!!! the fog will eventually dissipate ... hang in there and keep on keeping on. you're doing wonderfully. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04591996893338385672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-16939816059954713852010-02-14T09:28:53.234-06:002010-02-14T09:28:53.234-06:00I can't get to your blog at work - so it takes...I can't get to your blog at work - so it takes me a while to pop on by. <br />I love reading your words, through your journey. I'm a new reader, though, and have enjoyed your older posts, too. I think you are still YOU. Just with a clearer outlook. It's incredible to witness.MommaKisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09443553798728370645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-44877065702542502342010-02-14T08:16:01.771-06:002010-02-14T08:16:01.771-06:00As I wrote this I thought about moms in general an...As I wrote this I thought about moms in general and wondered if we all do this to some extent. And as so many of you have said here, you don't drink, but you do other things to erase you, because of feeling inadequate or scared, etc. <br /><br />This is big. I wish I had all the answers. Maybe they'll come.<br /><br />Love to you all.Heather of the EOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14607422301391841377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-63168584197110483342010-02-13T23:53:19.418-06:002010-02-13T23:53:19.418-06:00So much wisdom in this - and something we all need...So much wisdom in this - and something we all need to hear - alcohol in the picture or not. I've had my own forms of erasing myself - and wondering if my daughter would be better off without me in the picture...Mozi Esmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16078786257885681829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-8667610412977842332010-02-13T23:17:47.211-06:002010-02-13T23:17:47.211-06:00Cheering for you, Heather.Cheering for you, Heather.Rach@In His Handshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01580213373580431141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-9788615481084429182010-02-13T22:51:49.271-06:002010-02-13T22:51:49.271-06:00You are a beautiful writer. I am so glad to know y...You are a beautiful writer. I am so glad to know you here.<br /><br />I'm a recovering people pleaser myself (and oh so many other things). I was once told that people pleasing is just another form of dishonesty. Somehow this idea makes it simpler for me. I want to live an honest life. It's not always comfortable, but there's peace there.Lisa Page Rosenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10959648783502475353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-71244311450556802442010-02-13T20:32:17.146-06:002010-02-13T20:32:17.146-06:00This hits home for me (as do a lot of your other p...This hits home for me (as do a lot of your other posts). Thank you for sharing-you are making an impact on many others with your story.ttmcconnellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-74401338455935774882010-02-13T20:16:03.745-06:002010-02-13T20:16:03.745-06:00How many of us have also tried to erase ourselves ...How many of us have also tried to erase ourselves from our lives, because of our own perceived flaws and shortcomings?<br /><br />Wow.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing the intimacy of this struggle. As many before have said, "I might not struggle with alcohol"...and yet I know that you and I are more the same than different.<br /><br />I am praying for you.Heidihttp://www.livewithdesire.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-83642687968502683562010-02-13T19:42:24.046-06:002010-02-13T19:42:24.046-06:00For so many years I was a chameleon-mostly because...For so many years I was a chameleon-mostly because I thought I would be a better mother if I was like the other mothers I saw at the play ground. I always second guessed myself and I hated to be alone. I had to be on the phone with somone or doing something with someone else. <br /><br />I have lost a lot of friends this past year and a half. I am comfortable by myself. All the thoughts and 'voices' swirling through my head don't overwhelm me anymore. I am content. <br /><br />I wish you contentment. I pray that you will discover who you are in this incredibly strong journey you are taking. You are awesome, powerful and perfect...just as He made you. <br /><br />Much love.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05247443626425489882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462728671028708590.post-63356663475753075142010-02-13T19:39:03.079-06:002010-02-13T19:39:03.079-06:00Adore you. Reading honest writing makes me have be...Adore you. Reading honest writing makes me have belly butterflies. I have them now. xoxoTo Think is to Createhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07991324171850357891noreply@blogger.com