A few weeks ago, I wrote the most personal post I’ve ever written since I started this blog. I was touched by the outpouring of support, from frequent readers and those I didn’t even know had discovered this space. It’s true what you, my friends, have said; I am not alone. It felt good to read that, and to get together with one friend for coffee and another for lunch, to talk about what’s been going on in my head and be faced with someone nodding and saying, I understand.

I had moments of regret after that post. It was hard for certain people in my life to see me “pouring out my soul” on my blog. But that’s what a personal blog is, and while I do keep in mind the effect of my words on others (I purposely do not tell stories that are my husband’s, or my children’s to tell) some things are about me, and I share them in hopes that they will help another working mom, or another reader of ANY kind with what they may be facing in life. So the good outweighed the bad, and I’ve shelved that regret along with my bikinis; I’ll not consider either again.

What the post did, in addition to freeing my mind, was help me have the conversations I’d been wanting to have, with members of my family who, without benefit of seeing me or talking to me often, had no idea how I was doing. It forced me to make those calls, as hard as they were.

As an update, since you asked, I’m doing well. I’m feeling quite good; great on some days, in fact. I’m having fun, which is still pretty novel, so I’m living in the moment. I’ve also lost about nine pounds, and fitting into my skinny jeans feels good, too. Obviously, I’m blogging again and enjoying that, too. Thanks again to all of you for reading and lifting my spirits. You guys rock.

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