Transformation put humpty dumpty back! from Andrea in Philadelphia
(Editor’s note: Andrea’s letter on Dec. 20th was too inspiring to keep to ourselves : ) )
Hi Everyone!
Last night marked a milestone for me and I feel compelled to share!
Last night I was disappointed to miss MNA because lately I’ve felt like humpty dumpty who fell off the wall but I had class to attend and then found my mom in a tissy about how much she had to do before the holidays. So I sighed and stayed to help. I did everything she asked in the time she needed. Part of me wondered was I once again playing rescuer but my mom has done a lot for me so I felt like helping. I told myself I would do something nice for me afterward.
I didn’t have to because later that evening she asked if I was going to Costa Rica? I said yes. Then she said ‘maybe at some point I will join you Monday Nite.’ Shocked I double checked there wasn’t wax in my ear creating hearing impairment. So I said ‘to NY for MNA?’. Sure enough she answered yes. So I managed to keep my jaw closed even though it was really on the floor and said ‘Sure I’ll let you know when I can go up again so you can come too.’
This is a huge milestone for her and I’m really excited for her to experience the group and Ariel and Shya.
Last night all I asked for was to feel whole in the morning. At three in the morning I woke and felt all these bits and pieces of me returning to my core. And for the first time in a long time I feel whole.
Thank you Ariel and Shya though I wasn’t there I felt the experience still permeated through me.
I wish everyone a lovely holiday (for those celebrating) and a transformative New Year!
Hugs
Andrea
