Someone to Talk to About Feeling Sad

Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It’s a relationship between equals. Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others. - Pema Chodron As a listening ear my goal is to create a space where you can find your own way. Life is all about embracing the current self and situation and learning to move forward in each moment.  Some of the things I've had to navigate: *hearing bad medical news and having to both embrace the current situation and navigate what I wanted it to mean for me moving forward *losing loved ones, and dealing with accepting my feelings *working through stress and uncertainty about work *loving my body as it is, and showing up confidently while also striving for better health. going to a clothing optional hot spring was a huge step in embracing my current self *navigating relationship stress, and loving while fighting

دلاں دیاں میلیاں نیں 💔 ، چن جہیاں صورتاں 🌙، اوے ایہناں کولوں چنگیاں نیں، مٹی دیاں مورتاں ۔  The hearts are stained, faces like the moon, yet they are better than these, the idols made of clay. .القلوب ملطخة، وجوه كالقمر، لكنها أفضل من هؤلاء، تماثيل من طين Die Herzen sind befleckt, Gesichter wie der Mond, dennoch sind sie besser als jene, die Götzen aus Lehm. ------------- Hello Beautiful Person, I'm glad to know if you are interested in discussing your challenges, and I'm here to listen and support you. I understand that sharing personal thoughts and feelings can be challenging, and I want you to feel comfortable with me. First and foremost, I want to make sure you know that this conversation is a safe space. I want you to know that whatever you share with me will remain confidential. I'm here to listen without judgment or criticism. Your feelings and experiences are valid, and I'm here to support you however I can. I want you to know that I'm genuinely interested in your words. I'm here to listen, understand, and empathize with your perspective actively. If you ever feel hesitant or unsure about sharing something, please know I respect your boundaries and pace. Your comfort is important to me. I want to share some of my experiences if you're comfortable. Sometimes, sharing our vulnerabilities can help build a stronger connection and mutual understanding. Remember, there's no rush to share everything at once. Building trust takes time, and I'm here for the long haul. Feel free to take things at your own pace, and I'll be right here whenever you're ready to talk. Thank you for opening up and allowing me to join your journey. I'm here to support you in any way I can. Take care, my good friend.