I really love this outcome for you. How affirming it must feel to live your life authentically and be met with divine intervention in that co-worker sharing her situation which led to a better one for yourself. Like the Universe gently tapping you on the shoulder, saying yup you’re doing it right
I’m so happy you wrote this. This is my second week in a row crying On my way To work, in between classes. I try and ignore the diagnosis, atm all I do I go to the gym. But reading this really made me feel not alone. Last year someone said one thing to me during work and i literally had to go home cause I couldn’t stop crying! Ugh again thank you!
Sending you so much love! None of this journey is easy, the diagnosis, the living, the telling.. its all difficult and can be isolating and lonely. I'm glad you see yourself and I hope you find what you need in this time.
This piece is a whole vibe, Ashleigh. It’s a reach-out-and-touch post in so many ways, and I know it is making many feel seen and understood. It will likely help a few people get free. Your openness is so selfless and kind. And I am beyond thrilled for you. 💖
I love how you’ve been able to take a collective deep breath on so many things(shared and not shared)! I agree on normalizing this conversation because you never know what folks are dealing with outside of trying to fit the corporate “box.” I hope your new job continues to be a nurturing, safe space that meets your needs as time goes on. Cheers to a new season/chapter in this crazy thing we call life 💗
So much courage - this is something I’ve also been told not to do and I’ve had to similarly during interview process or after when requesting formal accommodations. It’s a struggle either way how systems are inevitably set up so that you find yourself internalizing shame as you consider your options through it. Thanks for writing about this !
I really love this outcome for you. How affirming it must feel to live your life authentically and be met with divine intervention in that co-worker sharing her situation which led to a better one for yourself. Like the Universe gently tapping you on the shoulder, saying yup you’re doing it right
Thank you so much Sarah! This is exactly how it feels. So much of this journey has been divine and I’m so happy.
I’m so happy for you!
This read like someone finally stopped holding their breath.
Not for pity. Not for performance. But for permission, their own.
You didn’t write a story. You walked us through a reclamation.
The way you claimed space for your mental health without apology? That’s not just brave, it’s strategy. It’s survival and design.
And that line “staying alive” as a professional achievement, I felt that in my spine.
You made space for someone else to come out of hiding, too. That’s impact with no mic needed.
Thank you for living it out loud.
Oh, hun if we could pin comments I’d surely pin this one. Thank you for seeing and affirming me. I’m nearly speechless 🥹
I’m so happy you wrote this. This is my second week in a row crying On my way To work, in between classes. I try and ignore the diagnosis, atm all I do I go to the gym. But reading this really made me feel not alone. Last year someone said one thing to me during work and i literally had to go home cause I couldn’t stop crying! Ugh again thank you!
Sending you so much love! None of this journey is easy, the diagnosis, the living, the telling.. its all difficult and can be isolating and lonely. I'm glad you see yourself and I hope you find what you need in this time.
beautiful, love so much of this, little moments of exhale laced throughout 🤍
Thank you so much Amara! I hope you're well!
This piece is a whole vibe, Ashleigh. It’s a reach-out-and-touch post in so many ways, and I know it is making many feel seen and understood. It will likely help a few people get free. Your openness is so selfless and kind. And I am beyond thrilled for you. 💖
Thank you so much Lisa!
I love how you’ve been able to take a collective deep breath on so many things(shared and not shared)! I agree on normalizing this conversation because you never know what folks are dealing with outside of trying to fit the corporate “box.” I hope your new job continues to be a nurturing, safe space that meets your needs as time goes on. Cheers to a new season/chapter in this crazy thing we call life 💗
Thank you so much Ashley!! I have been taking consecutivedeep breaths and sighs of relief and I am so happy to be on the other side of things.
I love that for you and your cortisol levels- whew 😅 🥰
You’re so strong, loved the way you put this into words and I felt so seen💙 thank you for writing it
Thank you so much Gala!
So much courage - this is something I’ve also been told not to do and I’ve had to similarly during interview process or after when requesting formal accommodations. It’s a struggle either way how systems are inevitably set up so that you find yourself internalizing shame as you consider your options through it. Thanks for writing about this !
Thank you so much Dr. Nubia. And you're right, these systems are in place that cause shame that doesn't belong to us.
Congrats on the new job!
I really enjoyed this read. Thank you for being so open and by doing so, encouraging others to do the same.
Thank you so much Anella!