This was so beautifully written, Crystal. I feel like I also present as “put together” and it can take a lot of repeated vulnerability on my end to convince new people that whatever it is about me that led them to make that assumption is simply not an indicator of who I really am!
I really appreciate you opening this dialogue here. I have re-read it a few times today letting your words sink in, because it really did strike a chord with me.
Emily, your words hit so close to home. I know exactly what you mean about the “put together” appearance. It can feel like a blessing and a barrier all at once. It means so much to me that you saw yourself in what I wrote, and that it resonated deeply enough to reread. That kind of connection is everything.
Thank you for sharing such a vulnerable part of you. I can relate to this so much and to hear it from someone I so much look up to makes me feel less alone. I cannot fathom who would not want you at their table! Much love x
Danilyn, your comment truly moved me. It means the world that you took the time to read and share this—and even more that it made you feel less alone. That connection… that’s exactly why I write. Thank you for being here.
This was so beautifully written, Crystal. I feel like I also present as “put together” and it can take a lot of repeated vulnerability on my end to convince new people that whatever it is about me that led them to make that assumption is simply not an indicator of who I really am!
I really appreciate you opening this dialogue here. I have re-read it a few times today letting your words sink in, because it really did strike a chord with me.
Emily, your words hit so close to home. I know exactly what you mean about the “put together” appearance. It can feel like a blessing and a barrier all at once. It means so much to me that you saw yourself in what I wrote, and that it resonated deeply enough to reread. That kind of connection is everything.
Wow this was a beautiful read Crystal.
Thank you for sharing such a vulnerable part of you. I can relate to this so much and to hear it from someone I so much look up to makes me feel less alone. I cannot fathom who would not want you at their table! Much love x
Danilyn, your comment truly moved me. It means the world that you took the time to read and share this—and even more that it made you feel less alone. That connection… that’s exactly why I write. Thank you for being here.