Kristina – thank you for reading and for your kind words. Here’s to learning to love ourselves well. xo

Thank you

Love, Kristina

Oh Miriam, thank you for this note. I am on this journey right alongside you. Here’s to no hate and only kindness toward ourselves, girl. xxoo

Oh man, I’ve been there, Trevor. Wow, that kind of self-love – the kind that requires leaving other loves behind – takes incredible strength and courage. Here’s to much more love for yourself, and brighter, lighter days ahead. Your male perspective is as human as it gets. Thank you for sharing it.

Male perspective isn’t always so different from female, I find. Or maybe I’m more feminine than I imagine my own bad ass man self to be

Thanks for this, I recently, right after my 32nd birthday, lost my fiancé to a relationship I would have probably died for (literally, it was tearing me in half, but I loved her deeply)

We were the second couple to get engaged of our group, we were “perfect,” and after 6 years I feel lost without a partner. It’s taken 3 months to just get out of bed more often than not (I work from home, so I can lazy mode it…)

It’s so discouraging, being alone, at this age. I felt like I had everything and then lost it all. So dramatic, probably, but it sure doesn’t feel like it.

Loving oneself is no easy task, it’s a lot easier for a man (and probably woman) to build their life around the thought of a family, providing, etc that we forget who we are and what we stand for ultimately. I still can’t say I wouldn’t take her back, at this point, even knowing it wouldn’t work. But! I can say this article was encouraging, it’s a time to explore one’s adult self, pathfinding, solidifying ones self – whatever that means (; jk

I feel once I get myself in order I’ll have a much better chance at finding a life long partner. I just can’t see it now, how it’ll happen, etc. but, I guess that’s okay!

Nataly – thank you so much for your note. I’m so glad this resonates with you, especially that first point. That was a h.u.g.e. one for me!! Your question is such a good one. My therapist has been one of the strongest voices through my journey, but hearing other voices that model a loving and compassionate tone has been huge too. A few favorites are Brene Brown, Krista Tippet (On Being Podcast), and – more recently – The Liturgists Podcast. I’m sure there are many more, but those come to mind first! xo

Nora – thank you for your note. For me, the “It’s not about me” part has made it so worth all the work. xo

Sonja, thank you so much for taking the time to leave your comment. It so blesses me to know others are on the journey and finding encouragement along the way. xo

Thank you, funny how just what I needed to read in this very moment presented itself to me. Wow, thank you for sharing with us your beautiful, insightful and beyond wise thoughts. I hear you.

Gallantly, here’s to the journey. And here’s to being kind to ourselves – even about the parts that don’t come easy!! xo

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I’m so glad this resonates with you, Ryan. In it together!!

Sabrina – Oh man. You’re helping me feel normal in it as well. Here’s to being in it together! xo

Kelly, I’m with you. Soooo glad to know I’m not the only one on this journey. Here’s to loving ourselves well. xo

Oh girl, you’re clearly a soul sister. And your friend too. I love what she said to you! And yes. ! Let’s keep this conversation going. We girls need it, especially. xo

Thanks for the encouraging words, Charmaine! I’m always glad to hear that someone else can relate. Thanks for reading and commenting! xo

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