Did you watch “All Us Strangers”? This film allows us to to be in both our child selves and our adults selves and it’s perfect mirrors this yearning of wanting to be held and wanting to hold
I still haven’t seen this movie, though it’s been on my “must see” list since I watched the trailer. It’s the only trailer I’ve ever cried watching, just one line of dialogue and the delivery from Paul Mescal was enough to touch one of those longings in me, one I didn’t realize I had til I saw it played out on the screen. I remember thinking, “this movie is going to break my heart…and maybe mend it again.”
Thanks for the reminder to actually see the whole thing! I’ve probably been delaying watching it because I know how much it’s likely to impact me x
Resonating with this too. Thank you for writing this, Lisa. Especially for naming the rage. I’ve too often let myself sweep that under the carpet, my wants and needs, and it’s been so painful. Easier to honor those wants and needs, and the longing for them to be met.
I can only feel gratitude to witness you in the places and selves you find yourself in - because I think in a lot of ways, I am moving closer to the brink of it all, too. This letter was like a lighthouse, or a compass even as it is a path yet in the making. Thank you for sharing this! Thank you so much, Lisa. 🌸
Thank you Lisa. Your writing is always a balm, and this piece today named up what I’ve been grappling with recently. Your words are both beautiful and powerful.
The timing of this could not be more perfect after a plant medicine ceremony yesterday that brought me to my (very literal) knees. Taking up space, receiving care, setting down, even for a moment, the shields I cover myself with was more deeply uncomfortable than I could ever have imagined. Thank you for your words that let me know I’m not the only one having this experience. Wanting someone else older than me to swoop in and hold me up echos loud and long. And I think that longing will always exist and must be mourned, and perhaps something new can blossom alongside it. Thank you 🙏
Such a spot on post Lisa. Thank you so much for putting these reflections down and sharing them with us. Feeling many of the things you share here intimately right now.
Did you watch “All Us Strangers”? This film allows us to to be in both our child selves and our adults selves and it’s perfect mirrors this yearning of wanting to be held and wanting to hold
I haven't watched it -- adding it to my list now, thank you 🥺
I still haven’t seen this movie, though it’s been on my “must see” list since I watched the trailer. It’s the only trailer I’ve ever cried watching, just one line of dialogue and the delivery from Paul Mescal was enough to touch one of those longings in me, one I didn’t realize I had til I saw it played out on the screen. I remember thinking, “this movie is going to break my heart…and maybe mend it again.”
Thanks for the reminder to actually see the whole thing! I’ve probably been delaying watching it because I know how much it’s likely to impact me x
this melted my heart that feels the same way. thank you for speaking this.
Grateful for the resonance xx
Resonating with this too. Thank you for writing this, Lisa. Especially for naming the rage. I’ve too often let myself sweep that under the carpet, my wants and needs, and it’s been so painful. Easier to honor those wants and needs, and the longing for them to be met.
So glad it reached you 🤍
I can only feel gratitude to witness you in the places and selves you find yourself in - because I think in a lot of ways, I am moving closer to the brink of it all, too. This letter was like a lighthouse, or a compass even as it is a path yet in the making. Thank you for sharing this! Thank you so much, Lisa. 🌸
This means so much -- thank you <3
Thank you for thoughts and your beautiful way of presenting them. I can totally walk with your narrative, but I too often stray into the darkness.
Thank you for reading, Peter.
Straight to my heart. Loved this. Thank you.
So grateful for the resonance, thank you xx
Thank you Lisa. Your writing is always a balm, and this piece today named up what I’ve been grappling with recently. Your words are both beautiful and powerful.
I am so grateful it resonated with you -- thank you for reading xx
The timing of this could not be more perfect after a plant medicine ceremony yesterday that brought me to my (very literal) knees. Taking up space, receiving care, setting down, even for a moment, the shields I cover myself with was more deeply uncomfortable than I could ever have imagined. Thank you for your words that let me know I’m not the only one having this experience. Wanting someone else older than me to swoop in and hold me up echos loud and long. And I think that longing will always exist and must be mourned, and perhaps something new can blossom alongside it. Thank you 🙏
So so resonate -- and to the sentiment of something new blossoming alongside. Thank you 🤍
Your newsletters are a warm hug. Thank you.
That means a lot to hear, thank you 🤍
I didn't realize it until I read it, but this is exactly what I need med to hear today. Thank you.
So glad for that, thank you for reading xx
"... needed to hear...
I figured :)
Such a spot on post Lisa. Thank you so much for putting these reflections down and sharing them with us. Feeling many of the things you share here intimately right now.
Thank you for taking the time to read -- so grateful.
I'm always so moved by your writing. I'll hold your words close today.
Thank you deeply for reading. xx
This is beautiful, thank you 🙏
Thank you <3
Thank you. 🙏
Thank you for reading!
Thank you!
Thanks for reading 🤍
I could say more about how much I love your writing, but for now, it is a simple “Thank you”. :)
So grateful 🤍
Your posts are so frequently exactly what I need at the moment.