Looking back a year ago at Tamarika was an idea I saw at Citizen of the Month. It has been really interesting for me to read back a year ago. I discovered such turbulence and sorrow in my soul, but more than that, I was able to explore for myself much held-back anger and pain. Writing about it was as cathartic and therapeutic as could be. Indeed, one year later, I am experiencing a sense of peace that I never dreamed possible. Of course I realize that it was a long time coming, through years of intense and supportive therapy with Bob-the-therapist back in Buffalo, my first book where I first gathered the courage (thanks to Danny's support, editing expertise and advice), time out from work - a sabbatical - where solitude (and my cats) was my only companion, and, finally, culminating in my Tamarika blog.
[While I'm at it ... and after seeing old friends a couple of weeks ago ... and missing Janna especially because I don't know how she is doing ... I'm looking back at November 18, 2005]
And so ...
A year ago at Tamarika: Between the shadow and soul; Pray, momma. pray; & Gilad Barkan.
Hello, Janna. Thanks so much for "checking in." A number of us have been thinking about you. I am teary too just to see your name on my blog. Big, big hugs and all my thoughts for a Happy Thanksgiving.
Posted by: tamarika | November 20, 2006 at 10:05 PM
I'm here, Tamar! I am OK but am missing you, especially after seeing the conference pictures and reading your Nov 18, 2005 post, referenced above, which made me all teary. An email update is coming, I promise!
Posted by: Janna | November 20, 2006 at 08:20 PM