Finally at age 47 I let go of my desire/need for my mother's approval. I let my husband hear 27ish years of pent up hurt, disappointment, pure pain come streaming out and the next day I felt so much better. In fact, the next day is when the gifts started coming to me. People I met, new folks, started gifting me with either stories from their heart, hugs, and yes, even gifts of jewelry. What goes around comes around as they say. The gifts continue to this day. I am in awe. I am so greatful I am just in awe and shock. I wish I could write everyone a thank you note, send cards, and yet, I guess it's all just in the moment, my thank you are my hugs and my tears and my words.
Yesterday I cut off all my beautiful long hair as a donation for "Locks of Love". I guess this too is my thank you to all who have been gifting me with love.
Hugs and gratitude, ~Alice