tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post4739195683794072449..comments2023-07-25T11:48:39.285-04:00Comments on The Free Motion Quilting Project: Hot Cast Part 4 - Slow RevelationsLeahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-51003648571865938512014-06-11T21:41:20.601-04:002014-06-11T21:41:20.601-04:00And now it's June 2014... And your words are s...And now it's June 2014... And your words are still touching people! I pray you are further down that road called healing, and as others have said, just being aware of the problem areas is half of the battle done. You certainly have taught me much! Know your followers care about you and appreciate your giving of yourself to us! Blessings. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892231702307247826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-70446026740712558042012-08-17T18:51:40.962-04:002012-08-17T18:51:40.962-04:00Thank you for sharing. Im so thrilled for your th...Thank you for sharing. Im so thrilled for your that you are "aware" ... Im certain that because you are taking the time to work through where you have been and where you want to travel... that you will be successful. Im so glad that you have your creativity because I have found great comfort in it and I feel that your heart sorts things out and gives you peace and lets you grow some more... while you create. I put on your videos because I talk to myself about problems a little too much when Im hand sewing bindings. I feel it is such a blessing to have found you. Your talents and you willingness to share I hope are a continued blessing to you. Finally... I need to get into my little boy's space and play with him. At the very least be close with no sewing in my hands... so that he can connect with me if he wants to. People do cross paths for big reasons. Im so grateful that our paths crossed. I love your personal writings and I love your presentation in your videos. You are such a warm open person and I join all these other people here to wish you well. Maretta Victoria AustraliaMaretta Bertramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12483582307456242287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-31230317891603409812011-03-17T10:00:31.156-04:002011-03-17T10:00:31.156-04:00Thanks for writing so freely about your experience...Thanks for writing so freely about your experiences. I am a grandma now and I get down on the floor and play with my grandchildren more than I did with my kids. The fact that you are present is the important thing. Follow your child's lead--sometimes you don't have to "play" just be there. And, you don't have to do it for hours at a time! Try 15 minutes and then go do your own thing. Reading every day for a few minutes is great too.<br />You might enjoy the blog The Happiness Project (also a book, but most of the content is on-line) by Gretchen Rubin.Neeley Noteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140828588249007534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-24342900346246739282011-03-14T20:24:41.375-04:002011-03-14T20:24:41.375-04:00Thank you for being so open and sharing your story...Thank you for being so open and sharing your story. You've given me a boost to start working on some personal issues I've been putting off. I wish you continued strength on your journey. Hugs from manitoba.corinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15721991590394385731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-58704363918475908392011-03-14T10:51:36.123-04:002011-03-14T10:51:36.123-04:00Part of the journey is realizing what you need to ...Part of the journey is realizing what you need to change, the other part is doing something about it. <br />I have a emotional personality. I get sad, I get happy. My mom always said I was extreme - highs and lows. <br />It is difficult to work through things that life has thrown you. But our choices of our reactions is so important. It seems to me that you are making positive choices. <br />Are all our decisions right? Will we permanently scare our kids if one day we don't play with them? <br />My kids have had some rough experiences. With help we have all come out the other side a bit wiser and a bit more sensitive. <br />Seems to me you are on track... you care to change and examine yourself. Love your blog and honesty. And your work!Jo Vandermeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07387737331055177779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-22824502079092495382011-03-13T16:01:46.110-04:002011-03-13T16:01:46.110-04:00Leah--I think that your husband and son are very w...Leah--I think that your husband and son are very well blessed to have you. You are so young, but you are so wise. Most women will never have half the wisdom you do. You have made the decision to be a great mother and wife :) We are all proud of you and you've touched my heart. You're in my prayers.Kay Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13823005259250445765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-1221386079502744362011-03-13T15:05:16.423-04:002011-03-13T15:05:16.423-04:00Maybe, just maybe you can start to read the books ...Maybe, just maybe you can start to read the books of Osho, you can read them for free on sites of him.A lot of love for yourself.When you want to talk more , please contact me.<br />esseriekje@gmail.comEsse-Riekjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678147292177769508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-8705178782426325532011-03-12T17:39:56.009-05:002011-03-12T17:39:56.009-05:00Hey, Leah, for parenting ideas, there's this g...Hey, Leah, for parenting ideas, there's this great book called "The Five Love Languages of Children." I remember it also having some religious stuff, but I just filtered that out. The basic psychological premise of different styles of connection that different personalities need was SO INFORMATIVE!! and you get a really good idea of how you can improve your parental connection with your child, as well as how to better interact with your spouse and friends. It was an invaluable help to me, who - like you - needed better parenting models than my parents had provided. :)Lynettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424861624240818479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-35273173984139348702011-03-12T00:35:15.085-05:002011-03-12T00:35:15.085-05:00Reading this post, I get a sense of how very painf...Reading this post, I get a sense of how very painful this process can be. My prayer for you is that the pendulum turns back and the rest of your life is filled with joy-- like the joy that will come from learning to play with your child.lwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08731797783816953087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-62291172290396699432011-03-11T22:49:49.279-05:002011-03-11T22:49:49.279-05:00Oh my goodness, I haven't read that book about...Oh my goodness, I haven't read that book about play, but please don't feel like you are alone in having a hard time playing with your son. I would guess that most mothers have a hard time becoming immersed in play with their children. Spend time trying, but don't beat yourself up. Just being aware is half the game and puts you way ahead of your parents.Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14274279740261819049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-76451623086811901382011-03-11T22:09:15.007-05:002011-03-11T22:09:15.007-05:00I've been there. I remember the bondage. Lik...I've been there. I remember the bondage. Like you, my favorite play spot was behind a love seat. And for many years, I hid whenever my parents came out of their bedroom. My father was the alcoholic. My mother was the manic depressive who was abused and denigrated by her mother. My grandmother was sold as a slave, at the age of 6 to a family member for less than a US dollar, in a 3rd/2nd world country. These are just grand sweeping generalizations of their character.<br /><br />At any moment, the flood of rememberance of what I've dealt with comes flooding back. For me, I'm raising two little girls. Every word I say, everything I do can be the one thing that can irrevocably damage my daughters. Living in that constant pit of fear and confusion. I can't let that happen.<br /><br />If you need an ear to hear, I'm here. Not too far away either. A friend sent me this book in the past. I can ship it to you if you like. There's a little water damage so I can't paperbackswap it, but it's completely readable and barely noticable when closed.<br /><br />There's some really good visualizations and exercises if you are on that path. I got the book after my healing, not before. Email me if interested. I'd rather the book get to use than be destoryed. jen(dot)scheidt{at}gmail(dot)com<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Will-Ever-Good-Enough-Narcissistic/dp/1416551328" rel="nofollow">Will I ever be good enough? Healing the daughters of Narcissitic Mothers</a>Jenny Squawkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05125094455415187483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-11803189635716041592011-03-11T21:31:40.577-05:002011-03-11T21:31:40.577-05:00Leah, you have made so much progress in the last 6...Leah, you have made so much progress in the last 6 months. I am so proud of you.<br />My childhood issues were somewhat different, but the result on me is very similar.<br />And it's taken me 40 years and a lot of therapy, relapses, and medication to get where I am today.<br />I completely agree with how hard it is to learn how to play with your child when you didn't have a role model to learn it from.<br />My mom will tell you now, that she regrets spending so much time keeping her house "pristine" and not spending more time with us.<br />You are a great mom. And an amazing artist.Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05374651954382654005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-64846466563200944712011-03-11T21:09:14.151-05:002011-03-11T21:09:14.151-05:00Oh Leah--I too need to be stitched together again....Oh Leah--I too need to be stitched together again.....most of my pain came later in life, but when I read your blog I wonder---those of us who were never played with suffered that pain early--you have offered me much to think about--and I will read that book----you are awesome in your growth....and for facing these demons....Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10705280664471819048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-30823628509154672572011-03-11T19:27:36.427-05:002011-03-11T19:27:36.427-05:00I've commented on a number of your more intros...I've commented on a number of your more introspective posts, and each time my comment has included encouragement. Here's an indication of how much you've achieved since the last post: I feel no need to encourage you (you're doing so well!), and instead want to thank you for the two LOTR moments. This time you're helping me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-36158615841562592552011-03-11T18:15:35.824-05:002011-03-11T18:15:35.824-05:00Leah, I know Tolkien is smiling knowing his writin...Leah, I know Tolkien is smiling knowing his writings are helping you! His books were written for more than just entertainment. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I too need to learn how to better play with my kids. I didn't live in an abusive home, but the close interaction was not there. It's hard to do something that seems so foreign.Kristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15975806548855709834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-87267765395235901572011-03-11T17:29:04.687-05:002011-03-11T17:29:04.687-05:00You are so inspiring. This journey you have shared...You are so inspiring. This journey you have shared with us is wonderfully written. It most have been tuff to express. <br />Your art is your journey. Keep making such delightful progress. It is amazing to see. Bring your goddesses to life. <br />Stay blessed <br />TrinitwinzTriniTwiNzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13069717300227644121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-40082368791132511122011-03-11T15:01:01.563-05:002011-03-11T15:01:01.563-05:00Thank you Leah for your courage... you touched my ...Thank you Leah for your courage... you touched my heart and apparently those of many others with the way you shared your journey with us today. I hope it has helped you to read that so many of us are just like you, facing many of those same struggles, and feeling all alone in the fight. Today we are one, a sisterhood, and we have you to thank for that!Teresa in Music Cityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15650995129191593324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-52317403990604835122011-03-11T14:30:33.310-05:002011-03-11T14:30:33.310-05:00Keep trying and hang in there, it is worth is and ...Keep trying and hang in there, it is worth is and when the going get tough remember you are worth it. That you are loved and cared about and that you mean alot. Having that value on your self gives value to your relationship with your boy. God bless.Catherine Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03018593424638925091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-72899158790332681612011-03-11T14:28:05.789-05:002011-03-11T14:28:05.789-05:00I rarely comment on a blog, although I check yours...I rarely comment on a blog, although I check yours all the time for fabulous ideas, but today was different. Such a moving post and such a journey you have been on recently. Good for you! It's not easy to get past a dysfunctional childhood; it's not easy to open yourself up to real emotions and relationships. I admire you so much for sharing. I know you are on the right path, Leah. You have a lot of support out here in cyberspace!Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955966393156286101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-4928984202953580242011-03-11T14:04:12.917-05:002011-03-11T14:04:12.917-05:00You are an amazing young woman, so fearless.You are an amazing young woman, so fearless.Janet Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16933037997225528476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-56022092690736443812011-03-11T13:54:40.350-05:002011-03-11T13:54:40.350-05:00Leah, Thank you so much for your openess and hones...Leah, Thank you so much for your openess and honesty in sharing your continuing journey. You are a role model on self evaluation and growth, one i will endeavour to emmulate. Thinking of you. God Bless<br />Carolinequiltercarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17168583041412881255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-62605632229106070592011-03-11T13:46:44.626-05:002011-03-11T13:46:44.626-05:00As I was reading your post, I felt like someone wa...As I was reading your post, I felt like someone was writing about me and my childhood. You made me feel that naybe one day I will be able to move past all of that too. I really want to..just not sure how. Thank you for being so open.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00532054477906551331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-34664860948757177062011-03-11T13:46:06.446-05:002011-03-11T13:46:06.446-05:00Leah....So much of your personal journey resonates...Leah....So much of your personal journey resonates with me. I had so much of the same experience as a child...and as an only child I had no one to tell me none of the fury directed at me was my fault. I'm still trying to quell those negative voices in me after 58 years. I'd love to give you a hug just like I've given my three daughters. I'm so close to them as I vowed I wouldn't make the same mistakes with them. I must tell you though, from the outside looking in, it's obvious to all of us you are MORE THAN ENOUGH. You're smart, beautiful, talented and your love of family shines through. Thank you for all you do and all you are. You're not alone.kupton52https://www.blogger.com/profile/06144423270354113422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-67769533453492954042011-03-11T13:28:16.641-05:002011-03-11T13:28:16.641-05:00Leah, I'll trade you a little bit of my plays ...Leah, I'll trade you a little bit of my plays and ignores her chores for a little bit of your knowing how to focus on work. We all have our imperfections, it's what makes us human. Don't beat your self up over a writer's words, any more than you should beat yourself up over others negative words. After all it is a teaching and learning thing, and the process is the journey. <br />Hmmm, I wonder if I played the right way with my son. He is a kind and loving man of 25, but he also could be more focused on his accomplishments, just like me. Enjoy it as you go/grow. Blessings :o)debbie mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13500909471875374939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-45964838156575506012011-03-11T13:16:44.912-05:002011-03-11T13:16:44.912-05:00Leah, I've been praying for you and will conti...Leah, I've been praying for you and will continue. You are such a sweet, open person. Sharing your struggles is vulnerable, but know that you are cared about, even by someone who has never met you.Elsie Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13739927333538419518noreply@blogger.com