My father was stoic growing up. We had a deep bond, but I was an emotional creature by nature! I so wanted to be like him! I saw him as strong and contained! He was my rock and I wanted to be a rock! So I spent years shutting off the water works until the faucet never turned on! But, as a parent, there is something deep that stirs when it comes to your children (I think especially as a mom) and I’m glad for it! At some point, the faucet turned back on and I can’t turn it off … LOL! But it’s so good! I loved reading this … it just resonated so much! 😊
I’ve been learning to feel after many years of shutting them down. Stopping to watch the geese as they migrate, the blossom as it appears, the grief of our broken world, the longing for home. It’s a gift.
I get it. I'm crying from another Substack this morning. No reason, just life. Won't get to church this week because of the paratransit eejits who have been screwing up all week after 13 years of fairly smooth sailing.
My father was stoic growing up. We had a deep bond, but I was an emotional creature by nature! I so wanted to be like him! I saw him as strong and contained! He was my rock and I wanted to be a rock! So I spent years shutting off the water works until the faucet never turned on! But, as a parent, there is something deep that stirs when it comes to your children (I think especially as a mom) and I’m glad for it! At some point, the faucet turned back on and I can’t turn it off … LOL! But it’s so good! I loved reading this … it just resonated so much! 😊
Thanks Tanner!
I’ve been learning to feel after many years of shutting them down. Stopping to watch the geese as they migrate, the blossom as it appears, the grief of our broken world, the longing for home. It’s a gift.
I’m a crier too
So good Tanner. Thank you for sharing beautiful honest words. I'm a crier.
This is so nice! Having a tender heart is such a gift. Thank you for sharing both videos with us. ;)
really like this poem Tanner - and your honest reflection- thanks
I get it. I'm crying from another Substack this morning. No reason, just life. Won't get to church this week because of the paratransit eejits who have been screwing up all week after 13 years of fairly smooth sailing.