You made so many good points in this (as you always do). I experience that same discomfort when I'm going somewhere or trying something new, especially if I don't know what kind of accessibility or inaccessibility might be at my destination. Even outside of the realm of my disability, I've been one of those people who is not comfortable being uncomfortable. It's something I've actively worked on in the last 6 years and it can make such a difference tackling it head on and realizing it's just temporary. It would definitely be nice if we had more places where we felt emotional safety so we wouldn't have to be anxious or uncomfortable beforehand because we would know where we were going was a safe place for us.
Hi Jenny! Thanks so much for your note and lovely, kind words! I am speechless and grateful! If you ever have feedback or topic suggestions let me know as I would love to hear them. :)
Oh, man...we really are weird and awkward, aren't we? Imagine a world where we all knew this going in and then...went anyway. Thanks for another kind and thoughtful piece, Kelly!
to have hears goes a long way.
You made so many good points in this (as you always do). I experience that same discomfort when I'm going somewhere or trying something new, especially if I don't know what kind of accessibility or inaccessibility might be at my destination. Even outside of the realm of my disability, I've been one of those people who is not comfortable being uncomfortable. It's something I've actively worked on in the last 6 years and it can make such a difference tackling it head on and realizing it's just temporary. It would definitely be nice if we had more places where we felt emotional safety so we wouldn't have to be anxious or uncomfortable beforehand because we would know where we were going was a safe place for us.
Thanks Jackie, for the great observations and affirmations! It would be nice if we didn't have to live out of our comfort zone in so many places!
Hi Kelly! My mom Nancy introduced me to your Substack and I love it so far. You’re a wonderful writer!
Hi Jenny! Thanks so much for your note and lovely, kind words! I am speechless and grateful! If you ever have feedback or topic suggestions let me know as I would love to hear them. :)
Oh, man...we really are weird and awkward, aren't we? Imagine a world where we all knew this going in and then...went anyway. Thanks for another kind and thoughtful piece, Kelly!
Thanks Cal! 😊