This is definitely one of my proudest accomplishments right here ❤️
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It took me a little longer than expected to complete, and that allowed for extra space to dive in to the reflective inquiry and practical experiential aspects of all this training had to offer (and there were SO many opportunities to apply this rich content to my life and work 🙌🏼)
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This was the most affirming, enlightening, empowering and humbling training I have ever taken part in. I walked away from it knowing that my empathy as a leader is not only a gift, but a skill, and one that I now celebrate wholeheartedly because I truly understand how to channel it in to effective and impactful leadership.
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Immense gratitude for @brenebrown and her work that is truly changing the world 🙏🏼
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Thank you @shericolosimo and @kelliesullivan for starting this journey with me - I am so thankful for your unwavering courageous leadership and for shining your lights so bright that I felt safe to explore the cave I once feared to enter ❤️ .
#daretolead #braveleaders #calltocourage #vulnerabilityisstrength
Today I celebrated 8 years of sobriety by suiting up and showing up, by doing the hard thing, by not letting my fear of what could happen get in the way of being fully present for my daughter.
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I was able to be there for Grace during her second VCUG, which was only slightly more heartbreaking than the first 😭
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I don’t know how I would have handled this before sobriety, or even a few years ago in earlier sobriety. The longer I stay sober (and more importantly, the more work I do to become a better human being) the stronger my capacity for resilience becomes. I am better able to be an empathetic witness and hold space for others’ pain, especially those I love. I used to run from this pain, as fast and as far as I could, thinking that I could outrun heartbreak, loss and grief...not understanding that I was outrunning joy, fulfillment and deep connection as well.
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Last year during Grace’s VCUG, the nurse told me it was ok that I cried then, but that I wouldn’t be able to cry this year because Grace would need me to be strong for her now that she’s older. Well, I still cried, because that’s part of what makes me, me, I care deeply, I’m sensitive (and in tune with my senses) and I’m 100% over stuffing my emotions just because someone else thinks they may be inappropriate.
I cried with her because I love her so very much and I want her to learn that tears are ok, that caring deeply is ok, that sweetness and bittersweetness are both important and valuable aspects of the human experience. .
Thanks for all of those who have loved and supported me on this journey, who have offered space for my tears and my joy, for my expansion and contraction. I am stronger human thanks to you. ❤️ .
#8yearssober #onedayatatime #sobermama #soberjourney
