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Aysu Selin's avatar

This resonates a lot. Same struggles, in different places. Thank you for sharing. I wish more people knew before they judged and made it difficult for our kids and us.

Audhdpainter's avatar

Great post! 💖

Victoria's avatar

Great writing as always, Haley! You eloquently articulate the 'buffer-translator-protector' role of a caregiver!

I was swept up, running with you in your adrenaline rush of fear and anger. 0 to 100% adrenaline in zero minutes....and then 'no time for ego'. It's a great phrase. This is the arc I recognise. A repetition. We're left holding the tension and stress.

This may interest you: Brené Brown did a podcast with Emily and Amelia Nagoski about 'Burnout and the How to Complete the Stress Cycle' https://open.spotify.com/episode/6L48OhNvYeIlv7Tir3yij0?si=d3a270654913447f

Haley Haddow's avatar

Thank you Victoria! Thanks for the link.. I will definitely check it out... 🕺🏾🙏🏾

Keith Beaney's avatar

Graphic and moving Haley, great writing.

Haley Haddow's avatar

Thank you so much Mr K! 😍