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Bougie Hippie's avatar

Me too. - There was >>> A version of me who was fighting addiction, mental illness, fear, and uncertainty. A version of me who would be astonished by the life I live now.

Marnie Ritch's avatar

Beautiful! 💕

Antonio Castellaneta's avatar

I stayed with this line for a long time: “And while I was climbing, my children kept growing.” Sometimes it isn’t the climb itself that weighs on us, but the moment we realize what happened while we were climbing.

Stephanie M. Vargo's avatar

I climbed for many years and paid a price. Living life with its passions and relationships is more important. I am learning that lesson now, and also learning the value of security. It is difficult to juggle both.

Marie Charon's avatar

It’s a catch 22 for sure.

Jesse Osmun's avatar

I love the phrases about "the climb".. I relate to that a little too much.. it all feels like a climb some days.

Marie Charon's avatar

A rather exhausting one some days at that!