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Faith Newton's avatar

The 'performance of normality' - what a great phrase. You describe it so well, the decision each time of how much to share and the cost either way. Thank you. I hope you find people who energise you when you interact with them. That's another part for me - how much energy and capacity I have to reach out and to build relationships.

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Cheniece Patrick's avatar

"The decision each time of how much to share and the cost either way..." Yes, this is very much what goes on in my mind at those times when I'm sharing with "other" moms who are unlike me. You understand it well. And I hope that I find those types of people too! I think I'd like to experiment with my energetic capacity to build relationships myself. I'm ready!

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