I just want to say now that I am hardly reading on Substack these days because I writing looks like typing on my phone for chunks of 5 minutes at a while in the bathroom, but this stopped me on my tracks. I had to. And I am so glad I did. I am crying with all sorts of feeling gushing in waves inside of me (as I am sure you know), leaning into the concept of elemental babies and reading and re-reading the same sentences in your letter. If I could see you in person right now, I would ask for your permission to share a hug.
Oh Carly. Such a honest and moving story. A huge journey full of depth you have been and are on. Being a student of death in this way is never easy, and your ability to be with it and continually process and learn, inspires me. Babies as elements was a beautiful read, also. Thank you.
Nothing I can say would be enough in response to the vulnerability of this letter, so I’ll just say thank you for the honesty and bravery you shared here ♥️
Thank you Stacey, for receiving and reflecting. Huge times in my life and catalysts to many ways of being now… including being so excited to one day become a mother myself!
I just want to say now that I am hardly reading on Substack these days because I writing looks like typing on my phone for chunks of 5 minutes at a while in the bathroom, but this stopped me on my tracks. I had to. And I am so glad I did. I am crying with all sorts of feeling gushing in waves inside of me (as I am sure you know), leaning into the concept of elemental babies and reading and re-reading the same sentences in your letter. If I could see you in person right now, I would ask for your permission to share a hug.
Goosebumps across continents reading your words Julia. Thank you so much for receiving, right now it’s all pouring out of me and I’m letting it flow
I took the biggest break from both reading and writing here - it’s good to be back but also honouring your slowness right now.
A big squeeze back to you xxxx
This stretched my heart to be a little bigger, sweet sister, thank you for sharing your heart and the story of your little soul ❤️
Thank you for receiving! It was an incredibly stretchy experience
Oh Carly. Such a honest and moving story. A huge journey full of depth you have been and are on. Being a student of death in this way is never easy, and your ability to be with it and continually process and learn, inspires me. Babies as elements was a beautiful read, also. Thank you.
Thank you for seeing me - experiences I will continuously integrate for the rest of my life (probably) as all births do! x
Nothing I can say would be enough in response to the vulnerability of this letter, so I’ll just say thank you for the honesty and bravery you shared here ♥️
Thank you Kerani 🤎 it’s been a long time now but the layers of understanding and healing are timeless x
Thank you Stacey, for receiving and reflecting. Huge times in my life and catalysts to many ways of being now… including being so excited to one day become a mother myself!