You and I, I suspect, are two peas in a pod (a peapod floating down a river no doubt).
I left my family business, (extracting myself from my family of origin in process) hit menopause and empty nesting all of the same time. My identity shattered. I'm traveling too: both outside journeys (Peru, Mexico, soon France and Bhutan all by following that same quiet voice that says "this way") ...and journeys that take me deep inside my own psyche. I'll follow you. I'd love it if your followed me back if it felt right. No pressure either way. Bon voyage!
Another great peek inside. You have a lot going on in your head. I admire your ability and your willingness to look inside and tell us what you see. It points out an interesting aspect of travel writing, which is that we can journey inside ourselves at the same time we journey externally. Going inside at the same time we are going out, which seems like a contradiction in terms, but it's not.
This resonated deeply in a different way. I'm living through a severe family medical trauma/emergency right now. What should have been less than a week in ICU for my Dad has now become 4. None of us have been through something like this, and we have no idea what tomorrow will bring, much less what a long recovery will look like. Figuring it out as I go has been the only choice. And so far, it's been way more supportive than I thought it would be. I don't have any surety, but I'm making the best decision at each moment for myself and my Dad.
You and I, I suspect, are two peas in a pod (a peapod floating down a river no doubt).
I left my family business, (extracting myself from my family of origin in process) hit menopause and empty nesting all of the same time. My identity shattered. I'm traveling too: both outside journeys (Peru, Mexico, soon France and Bhutan all by following that same quiet voice that says "this way") ...and journeys that take me deep inside my own psyche. I'll follow you. I'd love it if your followed me back if it felt right. No pressure either way. Bon voyage!
It sounds like we are on very similar journeys. And I hope you have some amazing experiences on your journeys.
Another great peek inside. You have a lot going on in your head. I admire your ability and your willingness to look inside and tell us what you see. It points out an interesting aspect of travel writing, which is that we can journey inside ourselves at the same time we journey externally. Going inside at the same time we are going out, which seems like a contradiction in terms, but it's not.
LOL I do have ALOT going on in my head. There is definitely multiple personalities going on sometimes.
As long as they all get along with each other, I wouldn’t worry about it.
This resonated deeply in a different way. I'm living through a severe family medical trauma/emergency right now. What should have been less than a week in ICU for my Dad has now become 4. None of us have been through something like this, and we have no idea what tomorrow will bring, much less what a long recovery will look like. Figuring it out as I go has been the only choice. And so far, it's been way more supportive than I thought it would be. I don't have any surety, but I'm making the best decision at each moment for myself and my Dad.
Caylyn, I am sending you and your family much love during this time with your Dad. I hope the outcome is a positive one.
Travel writing!
Woohoo, I love this.