I loved this post Jan, it made me want to laugh and cry but it all felt true. I will admit that a therapist recommended the Five Love Languages. I looked at the author's site and it felt too out there for me. Maybe I need to give it another chance.
thank you, I'm glad it rung true. I think the book is worth a read but with caveats. I cringe at anything that is "the formula" and he tends to be that way, so filter it through your own wisdom. It definitely was an eye-opener for me and has helped my relationships.
I liked this post, a good reminder for the upcoming weeks. I especially liked the caption you put under a photo, "Recognizing the different ways people show their love can help you feel not so “left out in the cold” during the holidays". That's a sentence I need to re-read as Christmas approaches. :)
That’s a sentence I need to remind myself of during the season as well!! As wonderful as the holidays can be, they can also be incredibly challenging. Perhaps downright difficult. I’m glad this post helps in a small way. Thanks so much for leaving a comment. And, if you’re up for it, I’d love to know how these next few weeks go for you. (You can always email me directly at Findinghome@substack.com)
Loved this . Found myself nodding so many times . And smiling and crying a bit too . And yes while self love is so important we also need to appreciate those little gestures and moments . I lost my mom too a few years ago and I wish I had been a lot more receptive and understanding then . Happy holidays to you ❤️
Thank you for commenting. I'm glad to hear this resonated. As for your mom... there's nothing else like losing our mom, our first home, the home we must leave in order to find home ourselves, and then the home we always want to return to in some way. That loss always stays with us.
I loved this post Jan, it made me want to laugh and cry but it all felt true. I will admit that a therapist recommended the Five Love Languages. I looked at the author's site and it felt too out there for me. Maybe I need to give it another chance.
thank you, I'm glad it rung true. I think the book is worth a read but with caveats. I cringe at anything that is "the formula" and he tends to be that way, so filter it through your own wisdom. It definitely was an eye-opener for me and has helped my relationships.
I liked this post, a good reminder for the upcoming weeks. I especially liked the caption you put under a photo, "Recognizing the different ways people show their love can help you feel not so “left out in the cold” during the holidays". That's a sentence I need to re-read as Christmas approaches. :)
That’s a sentence I need to remind myself of during the season as well!! As wonderful as the holidays can be, they can also be incredibly challenging. Perhaps downright difficult. I’m glad this post helps in a small way. Thanks so much for leaving a comment. And, if you’re up for it, I’d love to know how these next few weeks go for you. (You can always email me directly at Findinghome@substack.com)
Thanks, Jan! Hopefully the next few weeks will be calm. :)
Loved this . Found myself nodding so many times . And smiling and crying a bit too . And yes while self love is so important we also need to appreciate those little gestures and moments . I lost my mom too a few years ago and I wish I had been a lot more receptive and understanding then . Happy holidays to you ❤️
Thank you for commenting. I'm glad to hear this resonated. As for your mom... there's nothing else like losing our mom, our first home, the home we must leave in order to find home ourselves, and then the home we always want to return to in some way. That loss always stays with us.
love to you -