It is OK to Cry
SURVIVING A BROKEN WORLD
It feels like the world has become too heavy to bear and we have no control over our future. Whether we like it or not the war in the middle east is affecting us all, regardless of our location, race, political affiliation or religious beliefs.
As neuro-divergents and/or those who have suffered trauma growing up, or as an adult, we become hyper-vigilant. We are visual thinkers and make movies in our heads about every possible scenario.
We lose perspective.
Are you living your life with gusto?
This is Harry - Iris's companion for many years. His photo came up on my memories this morning.
Iris was my "little sister" - the last of 6 sisters.
Many will say she was taken far too young, ten years ago at the age of 56.
I miss her dreadfully but I know that she had always lived life at the twice the speed of most people.
Harry was the perfect companion for her. He never stopped moving, he was crazy and extremely loveable.
One of my greatest memories of Harry was when he raced up to the 2nd floor of a building which happened to be an open top entertainment area. He was running so fast he flew off the other side as we watched in shock.
Just because you know the theory, doesn't mean you can Coach
Ok, as hard as this is for me, I have taken the decision not to be a Coach. Yes, I feel like I have failed and chickened out before giving myself the opportunity to try and succeed.
I have always played a support role and I really wanted to have my own successful business, Coaching women with ADHD and those who have suffered trauma.
For 20 years I have worked on managing my ADHD better, learned the theory, organised ADHD talks and Conferences and written tons of content for our websites and social media.
I have been told I am a good listener.
So, what went wrong?
A couple of weeks ago I was asked to do a quote for a prospective client. We had a lovely chat and I promised to have the quote ready in a few days.
I was so excited.
Instead I had a melt down.
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