This week I saw a clip of an interview that Meghan Markel did. It was heartbreaking. She’s had to deal with her jealous half-sister that she didn’t grow up with, racist tabloid bs, her dad making dick moves to the paparazzi and using her, other racist attacks, becoming a newlywed, a mother, and moving to another country. And, regardless of the fact that she’s literally married to a prince, she’s a human being. A human being who is in charge of her own self-care, the care of a small human, and her spouse. And, when she said “No one has really asked me if I’m ok.” I thought to myself, what about other people who are out there in the world who aren’t married to a prince? They’re just trying to get up each day and make their best life happen, however that looks. And, in a world that has become increasingly lonely, it’s clear that we need to check on one another a lot more often.
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Sometimes life is hard
- This year has been particularly challenging. More than I ever would have expected.
- And, I had a week in July when I just was having a really hard time.
- Everything hit the fan. And, I was just tired. I’d hurt my foot and couldn’t walk without pain (that ended up lasting for almost 3 months)
- My new neighbor started a renovation project that still hasn’t finished-it has been 4 months almost 5 and it’s still not done. This has affected my ability to be peaceful at home and also to work from home.
- There were moments where I was having some serious doubts about Money on the Mountain
- I was hit with a $2000 bill
- And, I was lonely.
- And, I began to cry and cry and cry.
- I cried so hard that I couldn’t stop. I forced myself to get out of my home and I would just cry. I cried so much that the Trader Joe’s guy gave me a chocolate bar and that one small gesture made me feel seen. Because I felt like I was a human who was struggling and no one really cared.
- I didn’t mention this in the show, but a dear friend also sent me a pizza unexpectedly and that made my day. Just to make sure that I was ok.
- So, in this episode I ask you the following:
- Are you ok?
- You don’t have to be superwoman or superman. We’re human on this earth, most of us just doing the best we can.
- I’m in your corner.
- Are you ok?
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I wrote a similar post on Saturday about Meghan and being OK but haven’t posted it yet. Very similar title. I should change that! lol! Your week in July was my month of September! Sorry you went through that. It’s interesting because on social media, which of course I KNOW to be people putting their best foot forward, you look like you’ve been having so much fun and doing lots of things and enjoying life. I think the important lesson in this is check on people anyway. Just drop them a line and see how they are doing. I think everyone is struggling with something even if they “look” like they have their shit together and living life to the fullest. Sometimes it’s just a day (I felt lonely and like no one cared about me yesterday, but feel OK today), or sometimes it’s a week, a month, a year, or longer.
I just want to let this year ease quietly into the great beyond…
“Are you Ok” blessed my soul today. Thank you for being so open and honest.
Denisha, I am so glad that you enjoyed that show! I don’t think we get asked this question enough. And, I hope you’re ok today.