When I wrote yesterday’s post, “I’m The Only One” I didn’t realize how profound it actually was. I think I hit the key to releasing ourselves from binge-eating torture and possibly other types of self-inflicted torture as well. I don’t intend this to be an oversimplification of the solution to complex issues because yesterday’s realization came over many months of soul searching and with the help of many people. Believe me, it wasn’t simple or without pain or tears. Instead, I think the premise of “I’m The Only One” can be expanded upon and examined by each person in order to find their own freedom so they can….Enjoy, Live and Love!
It is with this intention that I will begin exploring what “I’m The Only One” means to me in future posts and I hope you’ll join me by posting comments.
This is the EXACT same revelation I am coming to at this point in my life. I think it is part of growing up/maturing emotionally. It is great to have friends, family, romantic partners around to support us and share our lives with, however none of these people can fuel us, give us what we need to feel emotionally healthy. This is both scary and freeing. Scary because when you’re used to mirroring emotions, or reacting to the emotions of other in order to feel safe, sane, stable….it is disorienting to have that compass gone. However, how freeing to no longer need the compass? To look within to find our own direction, comfort, acceptance, love. We no longer are beholden to the fickle and ever changing emotions of others. Freedom in it’s truest form!!!