Hold on my heart
We can do this.
There have been high expectations.
We have fought the good fight. Repeatedly.
We’ve lost. Repeatedly.
Just hold on to that feeling
You have been cracked wide open, turned inside out and put back together again.
You have been brought to your knees with grief.
You have willed yourself to get out of bed in the morning; to just keep it together.
We both know we’ve been here before
The fortress is sky high around you.
But, I have to protect you.
Or do I?
Clam up, push, walk away, avoid confrontation; anything to prevent truly exploring the feelings.
I don’t want to talk about it.
I need to keep it safe, bottled up.
We both know what can happen
And where has it got me, all this careful protection?
Guarding my heart and closing up tight does not shield me from being hurt. In fact, it does just the opposite.
There is no way to insulate from pain.
Hold on my heart
Pain is a regular part of life and if we love deeply and move through our life with conviction, determination and passion, we can be hurt deeply.
It’s a risk.
Throw me a lifeline
But a good one to take.
I can do this.
It’s going to be a bumpy ride, but I can definitely do this.
Hold On My Heart lyrics by Michael Rutherford, Phil Collins, and Tony Banks.
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Oh, my friend…xoxo
Couldn’t have said it better myself. This is exactly how i feel, right now.
I’m here Tonya – courage.
holding your hand.
Tonya, I know that with your single-minded determination and your super competitive drive, letting go or giving up is difficult, if not impossible for you, but don’t look at it as losing the battle. Look at it now as finding the peace. And look at what you have won: knowledge, understanding, empathy, wisdom among other things. You have been an inspiration and spokesperson for so many women. You ARE a winner and always will be.
Love you so much, Aunt Gail
I love that song for many different reasons, but now when I hear it, it will remind me of YOU and your strength, your determination, your LOVE.
how beautifully you put your struggle into words.
XO
Sending you big hugs, friend. xoxoxo
Love and hugs, my friend. xoxo