Thank you so much for this! I felt so held by your piece! I was just diagnosed with OCD and I’m thinking back to my childhood when it first got loud, feeling a lot of grief for younger-me who didn’t have any support. Appreciate your work 💕
So glad to hear that, Sarena! I also experienced a lot of grief for little Kati Lynn as adult Kati finally began to process so many of the things she didn’t understand at the time. Praying for you as you continue on this journey of healing and growing in empathy for all versions of yourself 💓🫂
I had those same thoughts about God when I was younger. I also felt as though I was being constantly watched. I am standing here, feeling as though you lived in a slightly different timeline than me, and you are writing most of the details of my life in your story.
I love how you write and I am glad to be here and I am glad you are here.
Thank you so, so much for sharing. I felt like I was reading my own life story, even the stages of when some of the obsession shifts happened/the progression. It really started for me in fourth grade too. We need to catch up some time. You write so very beautifully. So grateful to know you and have the privilege of reading your work.
Aww Elisa, this made me so happy to read. I’m sorry this has been a part of your story as well, but I’m glad you can find a sense of companionship in my experiences. What is it about fourth grade, man?!
Anyway, thank you for your sweet words. I’d love to catch up some time ♥️
Thank you so much for this! I felt so held by your piece! I was just diagnosed with OCD and I’m thinking back to my childhood when it first got loud, feeling a lot of grief for younger-me who didn’t have any support. Appreciate your work 💕
So glad to hear that, Sarena! I also experienced a lot of grief for little Kati Lynn as adult Kati finally began to process so many of the things she didn’t understand at the time. Praying for you as you continue on this journey of healing and growing in empathy for all versions of yourself 💓🫂
This is so so good. Again, my heart is hurting for little Kati while little Rachael is also saying "somebody understands!"
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I had those same thoughts about God when I was younger. I also felt as though I was being constantly watched. I am standing here, feeling as though you lived in a slightly different timeline than me, and you are writing most of the details of my life in your story.
I love how you write and I am glad to be here and I am glad you are here.
Wow, what a gift to read these words this morning! I am glad to be here and I’m glad you are here, too 🤍
Thank you so, so much for sharing. I felt like I was reading my own life story, even the stages of when some of the obsession shifts happened/the progression. It really started for me in fourth grade too. We need to catch up some time. You write so very beautifully. So grateful to know you and have the privilege of reading your work.
Aww Elisa, this made me so happy to read. I’m sorry this has been a part of your story as well, but I’m glad you can find a sense of companionship in my experiences. What is it about fourth grade, man?!
Anyway, thank you for your sweet words. I’d love to catch up some time ♥️
Though my OCD struggles looked somewhat different, I relate to this so so much! Thank you for sharing your story.