tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1892083748555571767.post8598386259737551362..comments2023-12-23T19:32:16.381-07:00Comments on The Goat's Lunch Pail: Friday's Child - Embracing TearsLeah J. Utashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08497599109798015888noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1892083748555571767.post-74068424226285287622008-05-11T19:26:00.000-06:002008-05-11T19:26:00.000-06:00Frank, I appreciate your comment and I appreciate ...Frank, I appreciate your comment and I appreciate the assurance menopause will help.<BR/>And thanks so much for your kind mention that it was well written. It means a lot, Frank.Leah J. Utashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497599109798015888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1892083748555571767.post-13807954489763866592008-05-11T19:20:00.000-06:002008-05-11T19:20:00.000-06:00I can relate to closing the door on emotions. I di...I can relate to closing the door on emotions. I did so for years too. And yeah, menopause will help. At least I'm blaming my male menopause for the fact I lost it 30 seconds into The Lion King. And now even soft-focus commercials oozing sappy, commercialized sentiment can get me misty. I curse myself when it happens but am grudgingly coming to terms with being sensitive as sh*t. ;)<BR/><BR/>I'm very pleased to see you're working through your pain and learning that you are indeed huggable. My immediate family wasn't physically demonstrative but luckily I had a grandmother and great-grandmother who were terrific huggers. <BR/><BR/>This was terrifically well written Leah. Thanks for putting yourself out there.Frank Baronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766219281485749395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1892083748555571767.post-23710289723715297812008-05-10T06:37:00.000-06:002008-05-10T06:37:00.000-06:00Dawn, thank you for the hug from New Zealand. I am...Dawn, thank you for the hug from New Zealand. I am hoping these words will help someone. I need to make some good out of the experience. Yes, it is difficult to learn, but it is rewarding.<BR/><BR/>Crabby, thank you for calling it inspiring. Gives me energy to continue. I appreciate the virtual crab hugs, too.Leah J. Utashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497599109798015888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1892083748555571767.post-11180107950859689922008-05-10T05:56:00.000-06:002008-05-10T05:56:00.000-06:00Such a sad choice you had to make!It's very inspir...Such a sad choice you had to make!<BR/><BR/>It's very inspiring to read how you are patiently healing from those wounds and allowing yourself to feel again.<BR/><BR/>Virtual hugs from the Crab too!Crabby McSlackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1892083748555571767.post-89674133943359120892008-05-09T21:45:00.000-06:002008-05-09T21:45:00.000-06:00I'm sure your words will help someone who is also ...I'm sure your words will help someone who is also struggling with a similar issue, Leah. Consider yourself hugged from New Zealand. I also grew up in a family of non-huggers and understand how difficult it is to learn as an adult.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991009842667783101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1892083748555571767.post-64346188655400643312008-05-09T17:48:00.000-06:002008-05-09T17:48:00.000-06:00Why Thomma Lyn, thank you for your kind words, an...Why Thomma Lyn, thank you for your kind words, and for sharing.<BR/>Life is for growth and I am sure you'll do well. It's difficult, though.<BR/>I'm grateful that you've read my words and that they moved you, and I'm grateful you told me.Leah J. Utashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497599109798015888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1892083748555571767.post-42973694063649828952008-05-09T16:48:00.000-06:002008-05-09T16:48:00.000-06:00Leah, your post really moved me. My heart goes ou...Leah, your post really moved me. <BR/><BR/>My heart goes out to you -- there have been times in my life, both as an adult and as a child, when I didn't feel free to feel. And it's an area in which I hope to learn and grow as long as I live.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing -- and your last line made my eyes misty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1892083748555571767.post-33015516530558549502008-05-09T15:33:00.000-06:002008-05-09T15:33:00.000-06:00dfTerrie - Thank you. I am grateful that you are r...dfTerrie - Thank you. I am grateful that you are reading it.<BR/><BR/>Reb - I made sure no one had any idea about it. Thanks for the virtual hugs.Leah J. Utashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497599109798015888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1892083748555571767.post-37117516984226236522008-05-09T15:10:00.000-06:002008-05-09T15:10:00.000-06:00I agree, these are hard to read, even the second t...I agree, these are hard to read, even the second time. Like Sis, I had no idea about any of this. <BR/><BR/>I am very glad you have learned to hug and have high hopes for the tears to come. Virtual hugs Cousin!Rebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05318594769530526005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1892083748555571767.post-89376935543760959992008-05-09T14:51:00.000-06:002008-05-09T14:51:00.000-06:00df Leah,Hugs and tears are beautiful goals. I am c...df Leah,<BR/><BR/>Hugs and tears are beautiful goals. I am confident that you will reach them soon. A supportive husband and supportive friends go a long way toward solving our "inside stuff."<BR/><BR/>I am sorry for all that you have been through and I am extremely grateful that you are will to share your story with us.<BR/><BR/>TerrieTerrie Farley Moranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04980849018232866773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1892083748555571767.post-81509883284867368382008-05-09T14:39:00.000-06:002008-05-09T14:39:00.000-06:00Weightingame, thank you for stopping by and for yo...Weightingame, thank you for stopping by and for your kind words.<BR/>It's good to get feedback and to know that my writing, and my life, is having an impact.Leah J. Utashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497599109798015888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1892083748555571767.post-43654586798081291042008-05-09T11:33:00.000-06:002008-05-09T11:33:00.000-06:00That last line is just beautiful. Thank you for sh...That last line is just beautiful. Thank you for sharing this raw, emotional story with us. I got goosebumps.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1892083748555571767.post-31235179697554887792008-05-09T08:21:00.000-06:002008-05-09T08:21:00.000-06:00dfLeah - you're dang right these aren't easy to re...dfLeah - you're dang right these aren't easy to read, and they are harder to comment upon! <BR/>I didn't realize, when we were growing up, just how difficult things were for you. I just thought you were a tough little nut 'cause you were a country girl! I always felt like I had to keep up with you so I wouldn't look like a sissy!<BR/>And now, after all these years, I find out the real reason you were so tough. <BR/>What a dumb-ass I was.the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1892083748555571767.post-40000246309339665182008-05-09T06:23:00.000-06:002008-05-09T06:23:00.000-06:00Hilary, what an interesting take on it. I'm happy ...Hilary, what an interesting take on it. I'm happy for the opportunity to know this sort of thing. It'll help put me in the minds of readers. These Friday posts are not an easy read.<BR/><BR/>I appreciate your feedback and I'm glad you read this one. Thank you for the warm blogosphere hug.Leah J. Utashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497599109798015888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1892083748555571767.post-51631090585084020202008-05-09T05:39:00.000-06:002008-05-09T05:39:00.000-06:00Leah, I have to admit to almost never reading your...Leah, I have to admit to almost never reading your Friday posts. I feel like I'm imposing on very private matters. I'm not sure of that logic because you're opening your heart with words that are meant to be read, and yet it's always felt like I'd be invading your privacy. Therefore I don't know anything more than the vaguest gist of your story.<BR/><BR/>I felt compelled to read this one for some reason, and having done so, I also felt the strong urge to reach out with a warm hug, if only through the blogosphere. Please use as needed.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.com