Oh, thank you, Ren - for this lovely comment and for sharing your own euphoria. We need all we can get right now. As for the colour combo, this shirt was found when thrifting with some years back (and I actually got it free because the shop felt bad they didn't have a ramp) so it has many layers of meaning!
My comment is very delayed, my apologies, as I like to leave one relatively soon after my first read of your newsletters. Though the multiple rereads that delayed commenting brings also holds joy as I find new things that resonate each time. That said, this comment is still struggling to come together - to fully express my thoughts upon reading these thoughts of yours, there's always so much substance to soak in - no matter the length of a post).
So maybe I'll just pick a few parts that made me grin - alliteration (always!), your descriptions of finding joy in pain, and challenges in joy, learning new things (about you and from you), and of course, the photo.
A thank you for sharing here, with us, can never go amiss, as I would imagine the layers in the process feel as real as the seasonal changes in the weather do, and can be as impactful. So thank you, sincerely, for writing and sharing, your words and yourself.
For what it's worth, my friend, I don't think there is such a thing as a delayed comment. In fact, much like you (far too generously) recently said about the arrival of my newsletters, whenever feedback arrives it is a true joy.
And, on the note of joy, I'm particularly touched that you found it in the subject of this letter because it's what I really wanted to get across. So thank you, Heather, for your kindness in letting me know it came through - and for your considered and considerate engagement with my writing, always.
I am delighted for you, my friend.
Find the joy where you can.
Hugs,
Casey
Thank you, my friend.
I likewise wish you joy wherever you can find it.
Hugs
Jessi
Yes to flannel shirts! I am also a big fan for what they do for my own gender euphoria. The one in your pic is a fab colour combo too.
Oh, thank you, Ren - for this lovely comment and for sharing your own euphoria. We need all we can get right now. As for the colour combo, this shirt was found when thrifting with some years back (and I actually got it free because the shop felt bad they didn't have a ramp) so it has many layers of meaning!
My comment is very delayed, my apologies, as I like to leave one relatively soon after my first read of your newsletters. Though the multiple rereads that delayed commenting brings also holds joy as I find new things that resonate each time. That said, this comment is still struggling to come together - to fully express my thoughts upon reading these thoughts of yours, there's always so much substance to soak in - no matter the length of a post).
So maybe I'll just pick a few parts that made me grin - alliteration (always!), your descriptions of finding joy in pain, and challenges in joy, learning new things (about you and from you), and of course, the photo.
A thank you for sharing here, with us, can never go amiss, as I would imagine the layers in the process feel as real as the seasonal changes in the weather do, and can be as impactful. So thank you, sincerely, for writing and sharing, your words and yourself.
For what it's worth, my friend, I don't think there is such a thing as a delayed comment. In fact, much like you (far too generously) recently said about the arrival of my newsletters, whenever feedback arrives it is a true joy.
And, on the note of joy, I'm particularly touched that you found it in the subject of this letter because it's what I really wanted to get across. So thank you, Heather, for your kindness in letting me know it came through - and for your considered and considerate engagement with my writing, always.