The only time I’ve ever shared that openly was in an email to my Patreon group. Five minutes after I pressed send, one of my patrons cancelled her sponsorship and never contacted me again.
“I’m not afraid to tell you that despite being vehemently against the Catholic Church, the scent and songs sometimes comfort me when I remember them.”
I wrote about this myself. If your relationship with the church isn’t complicated, then you are not leading an examined life. I find joy in the songs and in the beautiful memories and experiences I am so fortunate to have. But, as a whole? Burn it down and start over.
Thank you for being so vulnerable. It is in authenticity and vulnerability that we show other people who we are and that power doesn’t have to look like domination.
I love this post. We likely start out being open and free and able to be just who we are and then we are molded to hide our true selves. I like you find being me and sharing my truth less frightening than pretending, even though the blow back can be harsh. Bravo my friend for being authentically you and for sharing the real you with us, knowing some would not comprehend. Xoxo
How beautiful to be able to share so many vulnerable things we should all be free to share. I too believe in being truthful no matter the cost. I’d rather be disliked for who I actually am than liked for a version of me that isn’t real.
Beautiful Skylar. I see you. I feel you. And this resonates so deeply. So many times I’ve thought about bursting my heart open with bare naked truths, and I’ve done so here and there through poetry, but it’s pretty scary. It’s so raw and vulnerable to share the way you have, and I applaud you my love. X
"I don’t feel like I fit in with a lot of the coaches I see online who all seem to have a certain look, similar copy, and some kind of secret code that I don’t want to decipher. Or that ever since I can remember I’ve always felt Other." Helloooooooooo this. Thank you for this whole beautiful post.
Thank you for your vulnerability and honesty. I’m new here, but I resonated so deeply with your words: being Other, being estranged from most family, being a bread-winner and how weird it is not to be the main one, not understanding other coaches and that “style”, loving books, and loving fall (I just wrote about this part, too). Looking forward to more.
Hi Skylar! Thanks for sharing so truthfully and meaningfully and with courage. I’m not afraid to tell you that I love the woman you are, I’m a big SATC fan, I couldn’t live the wonderful life I’ve lived without my husband and his income and that I’m now on substack thanks to you💕
Thank you for your beautiful, honest and fabulous writing. Skyler, your authenticity and stunning words lifted me up and warmed my heart. The fake bullshit on social media is tedious and soul destroying, and I came here to find real people, who had something meaningful to say. Thank goodness I did. It was glorious and bolstering to read your powerful and inspiring words. I could not admire you more. When the subscriber left your Patreon, it said everything about them, and was not a reflection on you in any way. I resonated with so much of what you wrote. How I needed this today, thank you with all my heart. ♥️
Thank you so much for this lovely note, Helen. It’s wonderful to have you here! Social media can feel like a minefield a lot of the time and there’s definitely a lack of authenticity in many quarters. But I think we find the people we’re meant to, and I’m very glad you found your way here.
“I’m not afraid to tell you that despite being vehemently against the Catholic Church, the scent and songs sometimes comfort me when I remember them.”
I wrote about this myself. If your relationship with the church isn’t complicated, then you are not leading an examined life. I find joy in the songs and in the beautiful memories and experiences I am so fortunate to have. But, as a whole? Burn it down and start over.
Thank you for being so vulnerable. It is in authenticity and vulnerability that we show other people who we are and that power doesn’t have to look like domination.
Power doesn’t have to look like domination. Yes! I believe that too.
Oh my gosh, thank you for your openness. So much of what you’ve written is so similar to me. I’m not the only one who feels I’m Other??!!🎉.
You’re most definitely not the only one ❤️
I love this post. We likely start out being open and free and able to be just who we are and then we are molded to hide our true selves. I like you find being me and sharing my truth less frightening than pretending, even though the blow back can be harsh. Bravo my friend for being authentically you and for sharing the real you with us, knowing some would not comprehend. Xoxo
Thank you so much dear Sheryl. I appreciate you ❤️
How beautiful to be able to share so many vulnerable things we should all be free to share. I too believe in being truthful no matter the cost. I’d rather be disliked for who I actually am than liked for a version of me that isn’t real.
Thank you so much. And yessss 🙏
Beautiful Skylar. I see you. I feel you. And this resonates so deeply. So many times I’ve thought about bursting my heart open with bare naked truths, and I’ve done so here and there through poetry, but it’s pretty scary. It’s so raw and vulnerable to share the way you have, and I applaud you my love. X
Thank you so much for your kind words of support. Truly ❤️
"I don’t feel like I fit in with a lot of the coaches I see online who all seem to have a certain look, similar copy, and some kind of secret code that I don’t want to decipher. Or that ever since I can remember I’ve always felt Other." Helloooooooooo this. Thank you for this whole beautiful post.
I know you know. Thank goodness for you.
Oh.... you re-enchant the world with your vulnerability. This is so powerful. 🤍🤍🤍
Thank you, Alisa. I truly appreciate your kind words ❤️
I see you. Thank you for such tender sharing ❤️
I so appreciate your words, Susannah. Thank you ❤️
Thank you for your vulnerability and honesty. I’m new here, but I resonated so deeply with your words: being Other, being estranged from most family, being a bread-winner and how weird it is not to be the main one, not understanding other coaches and that “style”, loving books, and loving fall (I just wrote about this part, too). Looking forward to more.
Thank you for being here and for sharing your own truths ❤️
Hi Skylar! Thanks for sharing so truthfully and meaningfully and with courage. I’m not afraid to tell you that I love the woman you are, I’m a big SATC fan, I couldn’t live the wonderful life I’ve lived without my husband and his income and that I’m now on substack thanks to you💕
It’s been such a joy to connect with you recently! I’m grateful for all your words of support and for the way you share your own truths ❤️
This is the first time I have read a post from you and it opened me up in a way I was hiding from. Thank you for your courage and your truth.
Oh wow. That's so lovely of you to share with me. Thank you from my heart.
So incredibly beautiful.
Thank you so much, Sabrina.
Simply gorgeous. Profoundly brave. I'm grateful to have found you first on Insight Timer and now here.
Thank you so much, Michelle. I'm grateful for your kind words and honored to have you here.
Thank you for your beautiful, honest and fabulous writing. Skyler, your authenticity and stunning words lifted me up and warmed my heart. The fake bullshit on social media is tedious and soul destroying, and I came here to find real people, who had something meaningful to say. Thank goodness I did. It was glorious and bolstering to read your powerful and inspiring words. I could not admire you more. When the subscriber left your Patreon, it said everything about them, and was not a reflection on you in any way. I resonated with so much of what you wrote. How I needed this today, thank you with all my heart. ♥️
Thank you so much for this lovely note, Helen. It’s wonderful to have you here! Social media can feel like a minefield a lot of the time and there’s definitely a lack of authenticity in many quarters. But I think we find the people we’re meant to, and I’m very glad you found your way here.
Very brave, open and honest. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for witnessing.
Spot on. Thank you.
Thanks so much, Emily. I appreciate your support.