Maybe it’s the first time I am writing something, I am not sure. I just thought I’d shout out and let you know that your blog is a rock of solid ground in the sea of self-doubt that is the proces of wanting a blog, wanting to write.

Thank you.

Hannah

Clearly we were waiting for a post on VULNERABILITY for that to come up.

And thanks to all y’all for the great insights and for chiming in. I’ve been kind of out of it with the Big Move and it’s great to check in and see so many wonderful people hanging out here.

Like a surprise party or something.

@Dana – I’m sure that when your secret blog becomes available to the rest of us, it will be absolutely amazing.

@Charlene – I LOVE that you skipped the other posts. That’s exactly what I’d hoped people would feel free to do! And nice seeing you here.

Internet hugs all around. Thanks for cheering me up when I’m covered in dust and full of splinters!

When I started, it was really hard not to do that “teachery” thing, the expert that is lecturing to her students voice. I have learned, although sometimes revert to, that the more I just be myself, let myself be my own silly, dorky, sometimes completely politically-incorrect-self, the more my guests/clients respond and open up. The less scary I am, the more kindred to them, the easier it is for them to listen to me talk about some of the most intimate issues around sex, bodies, relationships and fear.

I still catch myself being “Teacher” or distancing myself from them, but it happens less and less. I notice in my fledgling blogging that it is the same learning curve. It gives me hope and calms the stress knowing I’ve found a way to be “authentic” (for want of a better word) in person and will in print, in time.

Thanks Havi!

Dana

2. My thoughts are with you in the House of Dreams.

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What a great post. I missed the first six and jumped right in here, like you said I could. (I would have done it anyway, so thanks for giving me permission).

You did such a beautiful job of explaining the great stuff that happens with transparency and making the shift between vulnerability and transparency. I strive to live my entire life with transparency, but every so often, I hit a blind spot and shrink back into feeling vulnerable. Now I have a place to bookmark for those scary days when I feel like my words have taken me to a naughty place with other people, or someone I really like has placed me in their “time out” space because I’ve revealed too much or scared them in some way. Both of those do happen, but they only hurt when I forget to focus on what I value and who I’m trying (my very best) to be.

I can see why my friends told me I was going to love your blog. I ♥ you (in a totally platonic I-love-your-mind kind of way). At least for now.

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Good luck with the move, remember when you get frustrated take time to breathe!!!!

*moving always makes me frustrated and overwhelmed*

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