Comments on: Sarah

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:50:28 +0000

I’ve read your comment here several times, Mental Mom, and each time I nod through it and then reach the bottom and smile. An inspiration. Why, thank you. Life’s been hard lately. Just the living of it. Sometimes it gets like this. Then the hardness fades away and the soft light comes back in and I can see all the beauty again.

This blog has offered me more connections and friends than I could have ever imagined. It is my gateway to feeling sane, feeling loved, feeling worthy. I hope that you find some release in the writing and, even more, hope that you are able to jump into a circle of bloggers who make you feel welcome and give you the support that you need. It does take some time, but it sounds like it might be just the thing you need. Change is hard. But also so so good. SO GOOD.

That said, go for it. !!!

By: Mental Mom

Mental Mom — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:47:14 +0000

Sarah, I wasn’t quite sure where to post this. I admire your writing and your strength.
I believe that I am in a similar spot as you used to be. I am at a point in my life that seems like there is no out. I have struggled with many problems for a very long time and have not had a place to voice them. Tonight I decided to take a huge leap of faith and start a blog. I plan to use this as a sort of therapy. I have heard that it is important to have a release when trying to make significant changes. I am welcoming any advice that may be offered to me in hopes that it may guide me to make the right decisions and give me the strength to make the changes I so desperately need.
Please keep in mind that I have only made one post so far but plan on another tomorrow and will post as often as possible.
Thank you for your inspiration!

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Thu, 13 May 2010 19:40:18 +0000

This About page makes me want to sit down and chat and become friends. Perfect.

By: goofdad

goofdad — Thu, 13 May 2010 15:02:42 +0000

A survivor.
Of many mistakes.
Debilitating addictions.
Failure and flaw.
Life-changing Loss.

As I sit here, looking at a picture of my 14 year old foster son, you remind me of the strength it takes. His mother is struggling with addiction and loss, and has been for his whole life. Watching her struggles in the year that she and I have known each other has given me great respect for the ones that can bring about that change. Congratulations … not only is this happiness, but this is bravery and courage. I’m so glad, for everyone, that you were able to make those changes!

His mother has never found that strength, and it breaks my heart every time I hear him say “I miss my mom” or “I wish I could go home”! I wish I knew how to bring that strength and that courage to her. All I seem to be able to do, however, is pick up the pieces.

I’m very encouraged in the short time I’ve been reading your blog. It’s great to know that it CAN be done, that people can find it in their heart to change. I pray that his mother finds her way. I hope I can keep her loved one safe until she does.

Thanks for sharing so much.

By: Christine LaRocque

Christine LaRocque — Thu, 13 May 2010 12:18:28 +0000

Brave woman. Thank you for sharing your journey and just you. It’s a gift.

By: The !!! of My Life — Momalom

The !!! of My Life — Momalom — Thu, 13 May 2010 12:01:53 +0000

[...] Sarah [...]

By: cynthia newberry martin

cynthia newberry martin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:04:38 +0000

Hi Sarah, I love the picture you’ve painted of yourself here. It’s nice to meet you. We share three boys and a dislike of tomato wedges in salads (I also prefer mine bite-size)!

By: Boy Crazy (@claritychaos)

Boy Crazy (@claritychaos) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:38:12 +0000

I’m new enough around here to not know your story beyond your words here, but I love how you write, how you speak the truth. I always appreciate your words, whether in your posts here or in a comment or email to me. I finally read this page and wanted to say — hey. I’m listening to what you’re saying and I’m liking what I’m hearing.

-elizabeth

By: john cave osborne

john cave osborne — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:30:14 +0000

everything is built on trust
when u foresake your honor for ur lust.
turns ashes to ashes and dust to dust.
for pretty is as pretty does.

imperfect? maybe. pretty? from the words you wrote? pretty sells you short. you, my friend, are BEAUTIFUL. i can’t wait to read you and your sister’s blog. -jco-

By: BigLittleWolf

BigLittleWolf — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:42:40 +0000

I can’t believe I’ve only recently found you and your sister. You guys rock!