Today has
been a very tough day indeed. At first I didn't feel like blogging at all but
after my daughters both had drawn a card from the Wildwood Tarot I knew I had to write a few lines. Let’s give
my daughters some initials: S is the
eldest and M is the youngest. S has been struggling for a long time with an eating disorder and today, after a
long, kind but serious talk she has
decided to ask for professional help. I am so proud of her because I know how difficult
it is to admit you can’t do it on your own. M has always been the more
sensitive receptive one of this family and she has assessed her sisters problem
more heavily then I have done. She sympathizes with her, is there for her and has at the same time very practical
solutions.
After
our long talk they both asked me if they could draw a card.
S had
pulled the Woodward :
This card
is telling me today that she has enough inner strength to tell herself: “enough is enough” and to face the situation
and to act upon it. She is not a victim of her circumstances and she will move
forward and do what is necessary to overcome her problems with courage and
compassion.
And M
had drawn the King of Vessels the Heron
M is all
about control and finding balance. In doing so she has a lot of consideration
and sympathy for others who are struggling with themselves. She listens and
supports where it’s needed and accepted.
I was so
proud of both my girls today. I am dead tired but my love for them exceeds that
gloriously.
Sounds like you need to do some resting too! A big hug to both your daughters - the one who has the courage to reach out for help and the other who is supportive of her. My daughter has struggled for years with anxiety of PTSD proportions, and is finally seeing a doctor and therapist. It hasn't been an overnight solution, but already I see many positive changes in her.
ReplyDeleteThose decisions take often a long time and the recovery even longer, but I am glad that both our girls have decided to ask for help. Sometimes mothers can't do anything more but love and support their child
ReplyDeleteThat's the hard part of being a mom - knowing the decision and effort has to come from them, and we can only offer support. But we can cheer them on once they get started! :)
DeleteYes we can!
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Sending lots of loving, healing energy to your daughters and to you. And a big hug for you reaching across the miles .... xxxooo
ReplyDeleteThanks Carol this is giving me such a warm feeling
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Powerful cards for both girls… I feel your pride for both of them :) I wish S very well, and strength and fortitude as she forges ahead on her challenging road. Much love and light!
ReplyDeleteYes the cards have hit home for me. Thanks Olivia for your kind and warm wishes.
DeleteOf course it is to be proud of your girls! It is no easy at all to take such a decision. Congratulations to the familiy, because our children are mainly what we create in them: with love, listening, talking, teaching and a lot of things more, and they are what we are. They know our love is endless and we always be with them. Mucha Suerte!!!! and Muchas y Muchas Estrellas!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much; this is so kind of you.I had to translate Mucha Suerte but now I know you wish us success :D
DeleteOh! I'm sorry! Yes it is success and good luck. Little by little and without wanting it, probably you will be speaking spanish too! :) Muchas Estrellas!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSending strength and healing to both you and your daughters. Eating disorders can take a toll on the whole family, not just the individual struggling with it. Blessings, Kx
ReplyDeleteThank you Kerry, that is so sweet of you. We will be there for her and we have to find the balance between supporting her and letting her walk her own path :)
DeleteThank you Kerry, that is so sweet of you. We will be there for her and we have to find the balance between supporting her and letting her walk her own path :)
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