5521

Dear Blog,

5521. That's the number that comes to mind when I think about how many views this blog has had so far. Mostly i try not to think about it, it sort of weirds me out. But thank you. Thank you for hanging in there with me, even through some of my recent darkish moments. I know you have an infinite number of choices for uplifting, inspiring blog reading, so I am quite surprised that anyone is still here, if you are.

And thank you for not reacting to my darkness. Everyone needs a silent sounding board sometimes. (and sometimes we need a real live speaking one, too.) Anyone can pay a lot of money to talk like this to a professional (and I do), but ideally we should all have a trusted "someone" who will really listen to you share your heart. Even if they don't truly understand where you're coming from because they haven't actually been there themselves, the best gift they can give is their caring presence and listening ear. More than that, a listening heart. To really try to feel what they're feeling, to show empathy. Ideally it would be wonderful to have a soul mate who can be this person, but just a good friend, gender not important, can help a lot. We freaky people need an outlet so we don't explode. I choose blogging because 1. it's free and 2. no one talks back.

So thanks again, my silent blog, for being there as I explode.

 

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