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I knew I was outgrowing a friend of 60+ years. After a time of personal awakening and realizing I was outgrowing her, I began, over time, giving her glimpses of who I really am (ie I stopped being who she was comfortable with), both good and bad. She responded very negatively when she realized she couldn’t control our relationship any more. The last time I saw her she wanted to be in control, so I submitted to her over lunch in a way that made her rudeness clear to both of us-which she also didn’t like. I never contacted her after that, nor she me. I keep thinking I should miss her, but I don’t.
I lost a long time friend over a decade ago. I understand why the friendship ended. It was my fault. I have not been able to move past the loss of this friendship, I think because I would have liked an opportunity to explain that I acknowledge the friendship ended because I had changed and became a different person, but that there was a reason for this change, and that was a large brain tumour. I still feel really sad when I think about that dark time in my life when the tumour (benign) had become very large and I wasn't myself, and I just always feel this sense of loss and loose ends.
Hi friend! I can completely understand why that would still feel unresolved for you. Perhaps you felt you didn't get a chance to express truly what you were going through. And sometimes we can act and come across a certain ways due to fear. Fear can change us you know. So I can see how you would look back and perhaps wish people knew exactly what you were going through and that it wasn't a reflection of them, but your own fears. If that feels right to you? I appreciate you sharing this. It's vulnerable and real. I hope you can find some peace and healing my friend.
It was so weird because as the tumour grew slowly over the course of 20 years (doctors told me), looking back I can see how it slowly changed my personality. I finally had a seizure, and a CT scan revealed the naval orange sized mass, squishing my right frontal lobe. After removal, I truly felt my old self back again. I know we couldn't be friends again, but I wish I could have explained. @@quietmindspodcast
It was over such a long period of time, of massive headaches (dismissed by doctors) and a slow personality change that I didn't see as such. Following a massive seizure, a CT scan revealed the issue. After tumour removal, I finally got my true self back. I feel lucky that I survived but I still wish I could explain to that old friend, and apologize.
Hey Vanessa! 👋🏻 Coming to you from stormy central Ohio today⚡ ⛈🌩 😳🤣 - The topic of friends, in general, is an interesting one because I never much wanted to connect with others as a child; they seemed loud and silly and uninteresting to me. My parents were cruel and punitive, so I mostly withdrew to my room as a child to play with my dolls & stuffed animals, and to draw and color and imagine a kinder world. 💖 So I was not very trusting of others as I continued to navigate through life. I also never accepted the status quo; always wondered, “what if,” and dreamed of alternative environments, solutions, opportunities. (These qualities have played a huge role in my Art & Design career over the years.) As I continued to explore and discover, I left many friends behind who judged me as “wrong” instead of just accepting me as “different.” At almost 70, the “letting go” part has become fairly routine. You do start to get kind of used to it as you define and refine your life.☺ - Thanks for a great podcast, as always!🙏🏻☺💖 Ordered your journal on Amazon yesterday; can’t wait for it to arrive on Thursday!!!🙌🏻 Enjoy the rest of your weekend!🕊 Love you!💖
Hello my friend thank you for sharing your vulnerable heart as well. I appreciate you and I’m so happy you’re going to have my journal! I’m grateful we have connected on our journey at this time in our lives and I appreciate your love, support and kindness. Have a beautiful weekend and until next time stay blessed and beautiful! Much love to you my friend! 🥰🫶🌺
The Quiet Mind - An Introvert’s Journal for Self-Discovery 📔 Available on Amazon
🇺🇸 a.co/d/1slm5gH
🇨🇦 amzn.to/3LVqlg8
🇬🇧 amzn.eu/d/g7vw1mL
If you’re enjoying the content on Quiet Minds Podcast, please consider Subscribing to the channel so you don’t miss on out brand new episodes every Saturday!
Thank you for listening!
I knew I was outgrowing a friend of 60+ years. After a time of personal awakening and realizing I was outgrowing her, I began, over time, giving her glimpses of who I really am (ie I stopped being who she was comfortable with), both good and bad. She responded very negatively when she realized she couldn’t control our relationship any more. The last time I saw her she wanted to be in control, so I submitted to her over lunch in a way that made her rudeness clear to both of us-which she also didn’t like. I never contacted her after that, nor she me. I keep thinking I should miss her, but I don’t.
Can’t wait to listen, love. ❤
Thank you. I appreciate you. ❤️
I lost a long time friend over a decade ago. I understand why the friendship ended. It was my fault. I have not been able to move past the loss of this friendship, I think because I would have liked an opportunity to explain that I acknowledge the friendship ended because I had changed and became a different person, but that there was a reason for this change, and that was a large brain tumour. I still feel really sad when I think about that dark time in my life when the tumour (benign) had become very large and I wasn't myself, and I just always feel this sense of loss and loose ends.
Hi friend! I can completely understand why that would still feel unresolved for you. Perhaps you felt you didn't get a chance to express truly what you were going through. And sometimes we can act and come across a certain ways due to fear. Fear can change us you know. So I can see how you would look back and perhaps wish people knew exactly what you were going through and that it wasn't a reflection of them, but your own fears. If that feels right to you? I appreciate you sharing this. It's vulnerable and real. I hope you can find some peace and healing my friend.
It was so weird because as the tumour grew slowly over the course of 20 years (doctors told me), looking back I can see how it slowly changed my personality. I finally had a seizure, and a CT scan revealed the naval orange sized mass, squishing my right frontal lobe. After removal, I truly felt my old self back again. I know we couldn't be friends again, but I wish I could have explained. @@quietmindspodcast
It was over such a long period of time, of massive headaches (dismissed by doctors) and a slow personality change that I didn't see as such. Following a massive seizure, a CT scan revealed the issue. After tumour removal, I finally got my true self back. I feel lucky that I survived but I still wish I could explain to that old friend, and apologize.
Thank you for this!
My true pleasure! Thank you so much for listening and leaving a comment. I hope you have a wonderful weekend! 🤍🫶
Great episode! Again! 🙏
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Great, so true
Thank you so much for listening and taking the time to leave a comment. I hope you found some peace in listening. Have a wonderful weekend ahead.
@@quietmindspodcast thanks a lot, it's a hard life
I’m going through a tricky period of friendship loss at the moment x grieving but trying to forgive and move forward
Thanks Vanessa! 💞🕯️
Thank you for listening sweet friend! Have a peaceful weekend! 🩵
Hey Vanessa! 👋🏻 Coming to you from stormy central Ohio today⚡ ⛈🌩 😳🤣 - The topic of friends, in general, is an interesting one because I never much wanted to connect with others as a child; they seemed loud and silly and uninteresting to me. My parents were cruel and punitive, so I mostly withdrew to my room as a child to play with my dolls & stuffed animals, and to draw and color and imagine a kinder world. 💖 So I was not very trusting of others as I continued to navigate through life. I also never accepted the status quo; always wondered, “what if,” and dreamed of alternative environments, solutions, opportunities. (These qualities have played a huge role in my Art & Design career over the years.) As I continued to explore and discover, I left many friends behind who judged me as “wrong” instead of just accepting me as “different.” At almost 70, the “letting go” part has become fairly routine. You do start to get kind of used to it as you define and refine your life.☺ - Thanks for a great podcast, as always!🙏🏻☺💖 Ordered your journal on Amazon yesterday; can’t wait for it to arrive on Thursday!!!🙌🏻 Enjoy the rest of your weekend!🕊 Love you!💖
Hello my friend thank you for sharing your vulnerable heart as well. I appreciate you and I’m so happy you’re going to have my journal! I’m grateful we have connected on our journey at this time in our lives and I appreciate your love, support and kindness. Have a beautiful weekend and until next time stay blessed and beautiful! Much love to you my friend! 🥰🫶🌺
@@quietmindspodcast Thank you lovely soul.🙏🏻☺💖🕊
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Thanks! ❤️❤️
I’m going through a tricky period of friendship loss at the moment x grieving but trying to forgive and move forward
It’s very difficult I know this. It hurts on a deep soul level. Sending you healing as you move through this my friend. ❤️
@@quietmindspodcast thank you x
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