A poem
Where do I begin? How do I start?
A royal we sounds passive, a cop-out.
Using you is belittling, accusatory
Saying I is selfish…even if I am the one speaking?
How do we know to listen if we’re not included?
Is it even for you if no one told you?
Why is it only about me because I am the one speaking?
This is my experience
Take what you will
We ALL get to decide what’s real
Friends say I have great insight and I want to help others; so I listen. I want to help. I read people, sense emotions, detect nuance and follow my intuition but I battle with sharing out. Empathy has always been a strength. Imposter syndrome has always been stronger.
I am starting this blog as a place to listen to myself and share openly. This is my voice. I am not an expert, I am an observer. I will be honest and, hopefully, we will all heal a little.
Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton
Inside Thoughts Out Loud 