Have you looked back at a time in your life when your world went topsy turvey and thought “I should have seen that coming” I am not asking this in the voice of some know-it-all, no.
I love how you used the thread as a metaphor and rounded it out towards the end. I can relate with this - the warning signs, red and blaring, that we ignore. Looking forward to reading more of your work. ❤️
Thanks for reading and commenting Nazish! There are so many things that can distract us from the red flags, and those who we should be wary of are fabulous at diverting our attention
This is chilling, yet you wrote it with such delicate feeling. I love the metaphor of the thread; we so often don't want to pull on them; don't want to "rock the boat", make a fuss, cause trouble. I can think of so many instances when this was true for me, my family, people I know. I'm working on being brave enough to unravel threads, and not make giant knots with them. Thank you for this great, honest and brave piece.
I love this metaphor Teyani. So many ways to approach that little thread, though it seems “gently” is the key word. Whether that’s gently pulling or gently mending, eventually being intimate with one’s own vulnerability will bring the most lasting warmth.
Such depth and humanity in your writing. Our animalistic drive and unconscious noise has so much power when not observed and checked. So grateful to get that little palpable adjustment after reading beautiful, honest writing.
I've had similar experiences where I looked back and wondered how I missed the glaring red flags. It's like we're wearing these metaphorical sweaters, comfortable and familiar, yet they slowly unravel, and we find ourselves exposed to the harsh realities we'd been avoiding. The image of the loose thread is so powerful - that nagging feeling that something's not quite right, but the fear of unraveling the whole sweater keeps us from pulling on it. It takes courage to face those loose threads, to acknowledge the damage, and to begin the process of reweaving. Thank you for sharing your story and reminding us that self-examination and forgiveness are essential for growth and healing.
Thank you Alexander. It’s always reassuring to me when others acknowledge themselves while reading the parts of my history that have been most challenging to me.
A few people knew what I had gone through 12 years ago, and now it’s time to let the full sun shine on it.
Thank you for sharing this unraveling with us, Teyani. If you’re willing to expose your vulnerability, you’re opening yourself to the possibility of both healing and forgiveness.
I love how you used the thread as a metaphor and rounded it out towards the end. I can relate with this - the warning signs, red and blaring, that we ignore. Looking forward to reading more of your work. ❤️
Thanks for reading and commenting Nazish! There are so many things that can distract us from the red flags, and those who we should be wary of are fabulous at diverting our attention
This is chilling, yet you wrote it with such delicate feeling. I love the metaphor of the thread; we so often don't want to pull on them; don't want to "rock the boat", make a fuss, cause trouble. I can think of so many instances when this was true for me, my family, people I know. I'm working on being brave enough to unravel threads, and not make giant knots with them. Thank you for this great, honest and brave piece.
I love this metaphor Teyani. So many ways to approach that little thread, though it seems “gently” is the key word. Whether that’s gently pulling or gently mending, eventually being intimate with one’s own vulnerability will bring the most lasting warmth.
Thank you Kimberly. I love the outcome of “lasting warmth”. It’s a goal worth reaching for.
I’ve done much if the forgiveness work, yet every now and then, a fragment surfaces still.
Such depth and humanity in your writing. Our animalistic drive and unconscious noise has so much power when not observed and checked. So grateful to get that little palpable adjustment after reading beautiful, honest writing.
Thank you sweet friend.
I've had similar experiences where I looked back and wondered how I missed the glaring red flags. It's like we're wearing these metaphorical sweaters, comfortable and familiar, yet they slowly unravel, and we find ourselves exposed to the harsh realities we'd been avoiding. The image of the loose thread is so powerful - that nagging feeling that something's not quite right, but the fear of unraveling the whole sweater keeps us from pulling on it. It takes courage to face those loose threads, to acknowledge the damage, and to begin the process of reweaving. Thank you for sharing your story and reminding us that self-examination and forgiveness are essential for growth and healing.
Thank you Alexander. It’s always reassuring to me when others acknowledge themselves while reading the parts of my history that have been most challenging to me.
A few people knew what I had gone through 12 years ago, and now it’s time to let the full sun shine on it.
Healing , forgiveness and kindness for all of us.
Thank you for sharing this unraveling with us, Teyani. If you’re willing to expose your vulnerability, you’re opening yourself to the possibility of both healing and forgiveness.
Thank you for the kind words of support Paul.
I’ve been processing the forgiveness for 12 years, and yes, it’s even more powerful to speak it out loud.