HEAR, HEAR!! I love this for you, Stephanie. And I love the impact that sharing these insights has on me--and will have on many, many others. Can't wait to pre-order, please keep us posted.
What huge shifts of consciousness, and how wonderful that you're starting to see and know what you haven't had space or time for, and how you're evolving! I can't wait to read these essays! And I hope maybe you can stretch out this exhale moment as long as need be to feel really rested, or at least as rested as a single mom can ever be.
I support your avoidance if the things are shoulds and not wannas! ...or your Fully Embodied Enjoyment of Yard Work if that's just what you need! ...aaaand I do feel this with you...I'm facing my own Avoided Things right this very minute. Well, stepping away from them to read and write these comments, ha. Things don't ever actually get done, do they? Or stay done, anyway. I hear my therapist saying once (after a long no luck session of prompting me to remember it on my own), after hearing me share my list of if-only-I-could's and my really-just-wanna's:
"Catherine. You're still trying to GET somewhere."
OOOOOhhhh, right, shit.
Here/now is the only real place.
I forget that ~seven times a day.
Anyway, THANK you, for prioritizing your Substack when you can and for sharing your leveling-up insights and especially your hard-won pride. I really am excited to read it when it's out!
Catherine thank you for naming your own Avoided Things... that makes it easier to look at the things I avoid/ fear/ want to forget about.... and yet we need to be in the moment.
Can’t wait to read the book! the title brings me to tears. I spent years without the privilege of feeling, and so glad we’re both getting to have the privilege of feeling now.
I obviously haven't read it, but it's a massive achievement finishing a book, let alone publishing it, let alone three. Reviews be damned: enjoy the process (ha!) and be satisfied with yourself. Keep up the good work (art?). Not that you need my validation! You have my admiration and support.
Relish your success; you've earned it!
HEAR, HEAR!! I love this for you, Stephanie. And I love the impact that sharing these insights has on me--and will have on many, many others. Can't wait to pre-order, please keep us posted.
I will! I'm anxiously waiting for green lights on cover reveals and All The Things!
Can’t wait to read this!
Congratulations on your book and on your journey to knowing your inherent worth ❤️ Celebrate YOU and thank you for inspiring me!
What huge shifts of consciousness, and how wonderful that you're starting to see and know what you haven't had space or time for, and how you're evolving! I can't wait to read these essays! And I hope maybe you can stretch out this exhale moment as long as need be to feel really rested, or at least as rested as a single mom can ever be.
I am definitely trying! But oh, so much yard work and other things that I have been avoiding....
I support your avoidance if the things are shoulds and not wannas! ...or your Fully Embodied Enjoyment of Yard Work if that's just what you need! ...aaaand I do feel this with you...I'm facing my own Avoided Things right this very minute. Well, stepping away from them to read and write these comments, ha. Things don't ever actually get done, do they? Or stay done, anyway. I hear my therapist saying once (after a long no luck session of prompting me to remember it on my own), after hearing me share my list of if-only-I-could's and my really-just-wanna's:
"Catherine. You're still trying to GET somewhere."
OOOOOhhhh, right, shit.
Here/now is the only real place.
I forget that ~seven times a day.
Anyway, THANK you, for prioritizing your Substack when you can and for sharing your leveling-up insights and especially your hard-won pride. I really am excited to read it when it's out!
Catherine thank you for naming your own Avoided Things... that makes it easier to look at the things I avoid/ fear/ want to forget about.... and yet we need to be in the moment.
my pleasure. Thanks for being in the moment with me and thanks to Stephanie for hosting us here!
I'm so happy for you!
Congratulations Stephanie! I look forward to reading your new book!
❤️❤️❤️
Can’t wait to read the book! the title brings me to tears. I spent years without the privilege of feeling, and so glad we’re both getting to have the privilege of feeling now.
Congratulations! I can't wait to read it!!
Uhuuu! Can’t wait to read it 😍 thanks for sharing once more , how was the process. It was important for me to read these today! Best of luck
Congratulations! Now, rest and celebrate. I can't wait to read it!
I obviously haven't read it, but it's a massive achievement finishing a book, let alone publishing it, let alone three. Reviews be damned: enjoy the process (ha!) and be satisfied with yourself. Keep up the good work (art?). Not that you need my validation! You have my admiration and support.
I loved your first two books and I'm looking forward to reading your latest. Congratulations!
I can’t wait to read this! I’ll be first in line when pre-orders open up.
It feels like a privilege to read your stories—they resonate deeply with me. I’m excited to read the new book!