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Wendy Mazur | resident oddball's avatar

This paragraph, "Balance is not about standing still,...", reminds me of riding a bike. It's near impossible to balance on a bike at rest, much easier when you put the bike in motion. And you maintain the balance when you adjust to the road and elements you're riding on/through.

I love this piece. Thanks for sharing. I find there's pressure to even "ebb and flow" a socially approved way; its incessantness drowning.

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Katy Wheatley's avatar

Yes! A bike is a great analogy

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Sue's avatar

I have only recently found you. I loved reading this. I recognised some of me in what you wrote. You write it all so well. Thank you 🙏

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Katy Wheatley's avatar

Thank you. x

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June Girvin's avatar

Hoping for a little more balance in your life. And selfishly, I miss vicariously walking. x

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Katy Wheatley's avatar

I'm hoping to be able to break out for a bit next week! I'll keep you posted. x

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June Girvin's avatar

I'm pleased to hear it! mostly for you, but a little for me.

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Aime Ayrehart's avatar

And good luck with that other thing 🤞🍀

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Katy Wheatley's avatar

Thanks. x

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Roaringgirl55's avatar

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Victoria SkyDancer's avatar

I have been working with/through/against Long Covid for nearly 1.5 years now. I can relate to a lot of what you've been through + what you're going through. If we hold hands, we might be able to stay just steady enough to walk our tightropes to the other side.

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Katy Wheatley's avatar

It's a deal. That's why communities like this are so dear to me. We help hold each other up at times of wobbliness. x

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Katy Wheatley's avatar

Thank you. I hope you are able to find a path through all this nonsense to whatever works for you. x

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Katy Wheatley's avatar

One step at a time is all we can do. xx

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Wendy Mazur | resident oddball's avatar

Yes, I agree!!! ❤️

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