“What if we resurrect the Champion in me and I don’t like her? I mean, I do believe that I was meant to do more…and be more. I mean, like… well…what if she’s a pain in the *ss?” I had to chuckle because I understood more than I wish I did! First, I went over…
“I’m alcoholic, but I like to say I just drink a little. I don’t know that there’s anything left in me worth spending time or energy on. I know you say there’s a Champion inside of everyone. But maybe the ‘Champion Fairy’ missed me. Or maybe I destroyed it with my alcohol abuse.” I smiled…
“Our marriage is barely hanging on by a thread. I saw a counselor who suggested that I find a good moment and share my feelings succinctly. Not just the things that bothered me, but how much I missed him and the fun we used to have… I waited and waited for the right moment ……
“Be honest … Do you ever feel like your dedication and mission to love people with unresolved trauma is akin to loving the unlovable?“ I was stunned by the question, and I thought for sure he would edit my almost indignant response out of the broadcast. When I watched the recording, I realize the look…
The host reacted to what he called “the urgent desperation” in my voice as I shared the words: “Just get started!” He said, “The urgent desperation in your voice sounds almost like you are pleading out an invitation.” Recently, I was on a broadcast speaking about trauma recovery. The host asked me a tough, but…