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Kalpana Bhrara's avatar

This is so soft and tender. I almost have similar experiences!! Thanks for sharing such a lovely journey!!

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Tim Wiesnerer's avatar

Thank you for your lovely feedback.

Yes, many make similar experiences. I hope this helps to let even more people break out the cycle.

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Kalpana Bhrara's avatar

I am breaking the shell I was in and feeling the world differently.

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Tim Wiesnerer's avatar

Next is grow feathers and wings and then fly 🐥

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Kalpana Bhrara's avatar

For sure!! 👍🏻👍🏻

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Rosalee's avatar

Tim, my heart hurt to read of the cruelty and projection you had to survive.  As the scapegoat in my family I also tried to rationalize the cruelty away.  Glad you listened to your inner voice and went on a trip through South America that helped take down your walls and find some peace. Having those little squirrels visiting for nuts is a bonus for some added enjoyment.   

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Tim Wiesnerer's avatar

I guess many go through similar things. Their stories once helped me to get an idea of what actually happened in my childhood. In a way it was carryover trauma from previous generations.

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Andriana Sonnenblume 🌻's avatar

It's so touching to witness a hero journey✨✨✨

You not only used the "grey rock" method...you became one and then you broke through it!!😊

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Tim Wiesnerer's avatar

Hehehe, yeah I used the grey rocks to build wall around me. 😅

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Dr Christine DiBlasio's avatar

I love this.

I too was told that I was "too sensitive".I wasn't. I was emotionally aware.

The problem was with the others' behavior, not mine.

Thanks for sharing.

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Tim Wiesnerer's avatar

Thank you for your lovely feedback.

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Dr Christine DiBlasio's avatar

I just sent you a message. We share this "too sensitive" ammunition used against us. I hope it is okay that I sent it.

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Tim Wiesnerer's avatar

Yes, it's okay. So far it didn't arrive yet.

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Dr Christine DiBlasio's avatar

very odd. I sent it and it shows being sent.

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Tim Wiesnerer's avatar

Maybe a bug. Still not there...

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Dr Christine DiBlasio's avatar

so bizarre!

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Nicola Farnhill's avatar

Tim, I hear you and see you. As an INFP I have experienced similar times. Harsh words and actions hit harder with feeling types, it's no wonder we build walls and close our hearts. It can be a very lonely place feeling so misunderstood. I'm so happy to hear you opened your heart again and allowed' life in 🙏✨

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Tim Wiesnerer's avatar

Yes, it was quite a long journey and in a way it still is.

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Andriana Sonnenblume 🌻's avatar

And the last image... I wish it to be your permanent reflection every time you look in a mirror 🙂

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Tim Wiesnerer's avatar

I only look in mirror when I shave 😅

But I get the meaning... and I didn't mention in the post that I have 3 squirrels around with me.

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Andriana Sonnenblume 🌻's avatar

♥️

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Tim Wiesnerer's avatar

🧸

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🧸

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