Back Again

Once again, I've come back to this blog as part of a way of circling around again on my healing.

Since I last posted, we've had a little one.  I'll call the kiddo "T" here.  J and I couldn't be more thrilled to be parents.  Our journey to parenthood was relatively easy, considering our age and some biological challenges.  We don't take our ability to parent lightly and know that we are fortunate in more ways than we can count.

The blessings of parenting come with challenges for everyone.  I know that my challenges/struggles are not only the typical, but are connected to being a survivor.  My dad began abusing me when I was two years old, T's current age.   While I can't specifically identify ways that this is impacting me and my parenting now that it wasn't when T was born, I'm aware that there is likely an impact.  What do you think? What advice can you share?

Thanks for reading after so much time away.

Your sister survivor,
Leah

Back to...Life....Back to....Therapy

The realization crept up on me, slowly, like an old acquaintance.  I recognized its presence yet didn't engage.  Finally, I decided to pay attention.  It was time to go back to therapy.  So, I found a new therapist - with the help of some people I trust - and have had 3 sessions.  It is good to be back and work on the next steps of my healing journey.

Thanks for reading and thanks for letting me share.
Your sister survivor-thriver,
Leah