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Annelise Roberts's avatar

I love this, Sarah. I’ve often felt this walking out of get togethers, even with close friends. It’s so difficult to get out of our own head, even with people we love. I find too, that because gathering in person is so rare in this season of life (so busy with kids and conflicting schedules and all that entails) there can be a sense of pressure to make the most of a night out, when maybe the reality is that we’re more often limping in barely intact? I don’t know the answer, but I feel seen in this essay.

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Sarah E. Westfall's avatar

I have lived many lives inside my own head. It’s a busy place. You’re not alone. 💙

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Tabitha Panariso's avatar

Whew. "What if I had told the whole story?" This painted a very real picture of what happens when we don't.

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Sarah E. Westfall's avatar

I know it’s too often true for me. I’m constantly learning to let others help carry the weight. 💙

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Julie Alba's avatar

Wow! Sarah, this is such a good reminder of why we need each other and that we need to be brave with our authenticity instead of letting the committee that meets in our heads lead us down the wrong road. Like Ashley, I’ve walked away wondering if my “rambling” was too much instead of asking friends’ questions that would get me outside of my head. Thanks for sharing this.

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Sarah E. Westfall's avatar

I like hearing which one of the women we resonate with. And maybe it changes depending on who is around or what room we are in.

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Julie Alba's avatar

Absolutely! I’ve been in the shoes of the other two women as well feeling like it’s just better to hide my stuff.

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