Growing up, I had a firm belief that I did not FAVOR either of my parents. This seemed to confirm the feeling that I had of not belonging in the family. Over the years, I have spent a lot of time unpacking the layers of this childhood experience. But even as I came to understand it better – followed by forgiveness and resolution – it nevertheless left me with DOUBT that I could experience belonging in a family. It has been a happy SHOCK to realize that I do indeed belong. I can still go back to that sad and lonely place, but I have practice at getting out of it. I CHOSE to take the risk of having a family, of building a community. I want to keep making that decision. I embrace the wonderful, difficult messiness of it all.

Georg’ann

Listen to woods, LEARN
importance of leaving HOUSE.
CHOSE long walk. Refreshed.

Heather