I am sorry I caused you pain to read it...it's such a fine line writing about pain...I could have written a "better" piece had I been even more evocative, but I had the feeling it might be painful to read as is, so I tried to do the experience justice without giving the reader TOO much of what I experienced - which I would wish on no one, not my worst "enemy" if there even is such a thing. Fortunately, it was a healing in the sense of recontextualizing pain - whether physical or emotional - as not being anyone's fault. It was what it was and no one to blame.
Yes, I read that too and took it in. A beautiful and profound realisation coming from a beautiful soul, sensitive and strong.
My youngest daughter had a terrible accident a bit over a year ago where she broke her jaw and lost a couple of teeth. It's been a long and painful healing journey with several operations. The most inspiring part to witness was her inner strength with which she embraced the whole experience ~ the pain, the trauma, the healing, herself.
You didn't cause me any pain, Alicia. No one to blame! Your pain reminded me of my beautiful daughter's journey with her teeth. I feel the pain of others, not just because I'm a mother, but mainly because of who I am.
I'm a hypersensitive empath ~ like you. We feel each other's pain because we know we are ultimately one. It's nobody's fault. It's our superpower.
Ah! Thank you for sharing! That's so beautiful <3 <3 <3 Many blessings on your daughter's healing journey! That is very courageous to witness from a distance!
"It's nobody's fault. It's our superpower." I LOVE that! And also I'm not sure if I mentioned but my dentist openly stated that she is an empath as well!
Hi Alicia… I am curious why they didn’t offer you complete sedation during the procedure? I’m sorry if I missed your explanation, but a slow-read of your experience was just too much for me 😬
That sounds really painful. Glad you got through it. Bless you that dance party soon. 🙏❤️
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Thank you for the empathy and here' to the dance party!
Uhhh, Alicia, sounds excruciating. This is painful to read...
And as if to add insult to torture level injury ~ you had to grapple with thoughts about 'fault' and 'blame' and 'guilt'.
Such soul pain is painful to witness too.
It sounds like the shame and guilt-ridden legacy of the Abrahamic religions (which far too many of us are still schlepping around)
"no matter how incredibly painful it is, it’s not because there’s something wrong with me."
Absolutely. I couldn't agree more. To experience pain is never our fault.
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I am sorry I caused you pain to read it...it's such a fine line writing about pain...I could have written a "better" piece had I been even more evocative, but I had the feeling it might be painful to read as is, so I tried to do the experience justice without giving the reader TOO much of what I experienced - which I would wish on no one, not my worst "enemy" if there even is such a thing. Fortunately, it was a healing in the sense of recontextualizing pain - whether physical or emotional - as not being anyone's fault. It was what it was and no one to blame.
Yes, I read that too and took it in. A beautiful and profound realisation coming from a beautiful soul, sensitive and strong.
My youngest daughter had a terrible accident a bit over a year ago where she broke her jaw and lost a couple of teeth. It's been a long and painful healing journey with several operations. The most inspiring part to witness was her inner strength with which she embraced the whole experience ~ the pain, the trauma, the healing, herself.
You didn't cause me any pain, Alicia. No one to blame! Your pain reminded me of my beautiful daughter's journey with her teeth. I feel the pain of others, not just because I'm a mother, but mainly because of who I am.
I'm a hypersensitive empath ~ like you. We feel each other's pain because we know we are ultimately one. It's nobody's fault. It's our superpower.
All best wishes for your healing journey 💕🙏
Ah! Thank you for sharing! That's so beautiful <3 <3 <3 Many blessings on your daughter's healing journey! That is very courageous to witness from a distance!
"It's nobody's fault. It's our superpower." I LOVE that! And also I'm not sure if I mentioned but my dentist openly stated that she is an empath as well!
Wow Alicia. I am glad you got through it too. Terrible pain is...beyond words. I hope your teeth and mouth heal with gentleness and ease.
<3 !!! Thank you, Terra. Love. Love. Love for you!!
Hi Alicia… I am curious why they didn’t offer you complete sedation during the procedure? I’m sorry if I missed your explanation, but a slow-read of your experience was just too much for me 😬