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Lauren Huckaby Glen's avatar

I resonate with this so much! Six years ago I looked super healthy on the outside- working out six days a week, eating well, and even running a business helping other women get in a “good routine”. Meanwhile I was dying inside from a series of unexplained autoimmune issues and severe depression. Behind all my motives for being “fit” was a deep-rooted belief that I was a constant self-improvement project- always falling short.

Um… this is not actually healthy! 😂

At the time I felt like I was being forced to take a step back- my body physically couldn’t take it anymore. But it’s been such a blessing to have the opportunity to cultivate my inner world and learn to listen to my body and nurture it instead of “fixing” it.

This was a beautiful read. Thank you for sharing your story. 💗

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Sara Carbone 🌀's avatar

I really enjoy the way you framed this reflection—and how you threaded the needle on both “at the time” and looking back. Reading this reminds me that I had similar experiences.

It makes me curious if we (as highly sensitives) finally get a space that allows that and then let’s us breathe ourselves back into life (when for so long we’ve been constrained). This assumes we didn’t have that space from the jump.

It’s also made me better at listening to my body when I first meet a practioner or healer. It’s also made me take that extra step to meet then first without the expectation of care. And even if see their response around high sensnitivity, it’s fascinating stuff. Love your writing ✍️

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