Posted by madeline on May 22, 2006, at 19:57:40
In reply to Re:The workshop *may trigger*, posted by Deneb on May 22, 2006, at 16:29:15
Deneb,
I speak at a lot of these meetings, only in a different venue. I've spoken in San Fran, Orlando, Boston, Memphis, San Diego (twice), Durham, Philadelphia, Atlanta - god I could go on and on.
But I've spoken to strangers in a strange room more times than I can count and how you feel to completely normal. It is absolutely normal, nothing to be ashamed of or worried over. After a talk and a busy week at a meeting, I usually sit in my motel room and cry, out of despair, lonliness, and exhaustion. In fact, in memphis I actually post on babble how sad I was.
ANd you know what? Every single person I have ever spoken to about this does pretty much the same thing. They may not cry, but they become very very drained, sad and homesick. It's really okay.
From what I read here your essay took the day. We are all proud of you and when you get your energy back, you will be proud too.
Rest easy and dream only the best dreams. You've earned it.
poster:madeline
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