birder,
Lizzy is quite right, this is a beautiful post. Us TMS veterans often say TMS is a gift and you articulate the exact reasons why this is so. It gives us clarity and authenticity. It teaches us the beauty of vulnerabiliy and surrender. It shows us the true power and beauty of anger and compassion. It softens us endlessly with the merciful release of tears held too long inside. And it makes us strong and sure.
I'll concede there are probably more pleasurable paths to these boons but none as enriching or rewarding.
I note how you mention isolation from your people. There are a couple of folk like this for me too. I can't quite work out how it happened...life I guess...but I know they are suffering their own emotional despair and so I respect the distance but keep the door wide, wide open. This too is part of the healing.
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