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ElizaMarie
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I was in a severely abusive relationship, which almost killed me (literally). Not only was this physically abusive, but it was also emotional (the lasting effects have lingered). I used to dance, my whole life, since childhood, (tap, jazz, flocorico, ballet, cheer) I danced, used to dance in our relationship, around the house, wiggle here, wiggle there, sing, play... He frequently told me I was too ugly, fat, and unworthy of enjoying my body ⬇️

ElizaMarie I slowly stopped at the point of quitting. Now, I am hesitant to dance. My husband is amazing, loving, and healing. He is playful, and I am safe. My head sometimes forgets this.

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TheBookHippie 💜💜💜💜 I hope you dance. I have to tell my brain it‘s okay, you‘re safe now. Sending you light my friend. 💜💜💜💜 2mo
Eggbeater 🫂 2mo
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Ruthiella ❤️❤️❤️ 2mo
lil1inblue I'm so glad you're safe now and have a supportive partner! I hope you're able to dance again. You deserve to enjoy being in your body. 💓🫂 💓 2mo
BarkingMadRead I just want to hug you! 2mo
DaveGreen7777 I am so sorry you were put through this from your abusive ex-partner but so happy for you that you were able to get away from him and find true happiness! 2mo
nanuska_153 Sorry you went through this, it's so difficult to live with it even when you are finally free. Hope you find again the music within you and the joy to dance even if you start when you are alone ❤️ 2mo
dabbe I am so saddened that you experienced this at the hands of someone who was supposed to love you. No one has any right to steal any of our joys. Your husband is a major mensch, and I'm so glad you have him in your life. Even if you just start out dancing in your head, I hope those hips start swaying. You are beautiful inside and out, and the universe would love to see you dance again. 🧡💜💛 2mo
ElizaMarie @TheBookHippie - My brain 🧠 doesn't always want to listen to me, but sometimes, I can get it to follow my heart :) ♥️ 2mo
ElizaMarie @Eggbeater @Ruthiella @Lil1inblue @BarkingMadRead - Thank you so much for your kind words. Yall are so sweet! 2mo
ElizaMarie @DaveGreen7777 Thank you so much for your kind words. I am in a wholly better place, and am so thankful for it. I am happy, just need to find the little joys and incorporate them into my everyday. 2mo
ElizaMarie @nanuska_153 Memory is rough, I am at times reminded of the past, which sometimes prevents me from living my now. I am working on it (with therapy, self-care/reflection, all those things. 2mo
TheBookHippie @ElizaMarie SAME. It‘s a daily battle sometimes. Pockets of joy and routine work for me but mostly writing works. Also Mr BookHippie leaves me hand written notes, it helps a bunch. I think sometimes seeing it written out helps your brain. Sending you so much love. 2mo
ElizaMarie @dabbe Thank you for your kindness. I am working on enjoying music more and, in turn, moving my body more. It's a process, but I am slowly gaining some joy back. 2mo
kspenmoll I am so sad for you but so happy you kept on dancing & letting yourself express joy. So glad you are in a better place! 2mo
dabbe @ElizaMarie Just do this, and laugh! 🕺🕺🕺 😍😂😍 2mo
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My “La Loba's“ place would be a hammock on the beach. I love the sun, so during the day, I read out by the hammock, lightly swaying in the breeze (add a stand/table for drinks and snacks). At night, sleeping outside under the stars, hearing the waves. PERFECTION!

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TheBookHippie Oh this looks so peaceful. 2mo
ElizaMarie @TheBookHippie My hamoock outside is not as serene, but it is still very lovely. I do enjoy sunbathing there, and reading.. Hammocks are just the best! 2mo
lil1inblue Oh, this sounds so serene! 😍 Love hammock time! ❤ 2mo
dabbe L🩵VERLY. 🩵💙🩵 2mo
ElizaMarie @Lil1InBlue @Dabbe - Yes! It looks like such a peaceful place. Which is all too important. 2mo
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Traditions ground me: didn't realize how much I rely on them
1. Dia de Los Muertos - we celebrated growing up, and my husband and I celebrate in our home
2. Tamales during winter
3. Reading Christmas Carol every Dec 1 - something I used to do with my grandmother
4. Bunuelos on NYE
5. Talking about our gratitude during Thanksgiving Dinner
6. Reading Jonathan Livingston Seagull on Sept 15 - Daddy's Bday
7. Taking the day off on my Bday - Oct 14 ⬇️

ElizaMarie I am sure I have a ton more that I don't really consider traditions. Maybe I am thinking of rituals. One I would love to try but haven't - I would like to work more on spiritual traditions revolving around the seasons. I scream out/sing into the moonlight on full moons (not consistently). I would like to have some sort of water tradition too. I love the ocean, I used to crave it at certain parts of the year, sun bathe, lay in water, but ⬇️ 2mo
ElizaMarie Since COVID and moving to VT, I haven't been near the beaches. I would like to work on bringing that into my life.

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julieclair What a lovely list! 2mo
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TheBookHippie Just lovely. 2mo
Chrissyreadit I love this post and your traditions!💛 2mo
lil1inblue What a wonderful list! The traditions for Dia de Los Muertos are so beautiful. ❤ 2mo
dabbe L💜VERLY list! If you love JL Seagull, you'll love THE LITTLE PRINCE. 🧡💜💛 2mo
nanuska_153 Buñuelos 🤤🤤 2mo
ElizaMarie @JulieClair @TheBookHippie @ChrissyReadIt - Thank you! I enjoyed thinking about what traditions we hold dear to us. This exercise has also helped me identify others that, although not as strong, are ones I am cultivating in our home. 2mo
ElizaMarie @Lil1InBlue Dia de Los Muertos is my favorite time of year! I love how much it brings us together across generations and families. (edited) 2mo
TheBookHippie @ElizaMarie ♥️♥️♥️♥️ 2mo
ElizaMarie @Dabbe - I am gonna read it on Libby soon, (just placed the hold) then eventually get my own copy :) 2mo
ElizaMarie @nanuska_153 They are the best!!! 2mo
dabbe @ElizaMarie It's on its way to you and should be there by Sunday. 🧡💜🩶 2mo
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