Safe Spaces; Continuing the Conversation
I confess I have not always been the safe space I want to be, but I'm always working on improving myself. I also recognize that some people have expectations for me and others that are completely unattainable for most humans and I simply cannot be all things to all people - no matter how much I love them and wish I could be more perfect.
If someone asks me to keep a confidence, I will keep it. If my heart is breaking over health or financial concerns (whether mine or a that of a loved one), I might reach out for emotional, spiritual, and physical support. Even in those situations, I will go out of my way to protect privacy and despite all the efforts to protect those I love, I sometimes fall short. However, two things are still true; I love you unconditionally AND I need community. - Liz
Stories of Labor and Safe Spaces
Having babies is something women have been doing since the beginning of time, but every single birth story is different. This is a great reminder when it comes to humans.
Let's remember that every single life and story is different and special and unique, and awesome!
Finding Safe Spaces
What happens when we believe we’re in a safe place, but that space becomes toxic? We often give our heart and love and friendship to people with whom we share our life and orbit. Brene’ Brown says, “genetics loads the gun; environment pulls the trigger”. When we know our genetics might not be on our side, we seek healthy environments so that our families have the best chances at success. But things don’t always go as planned.