Post by introvert on Sept 16, 2022 12:19:55 GMT
Or, perhaps more accurately, we are becoming the best versions of ourselves?
I've written a bit over the last year about my relationship with my partner who is impacted by undiagnosed ADHD, and it's hard to parse everything about our dynamic but he's tended toward more AP/FA traits which can also be attributed to adhd behaviors... it's been a fascinating and at times challenging situation but we are doing fantastic, and have grown so much.
I wrote a bit about him there but obviously my journey has entailed finding my way out of avoidance, which also means that I've discovered some anxious nooks and crannies as this whole thing is a spectrum of insecurity and it's all the same problem with differing manifestations. Additionally, I am textbook HSP, a truth I discovered here with the help of our lovely anne12. So! It's been a ride.
I've noticed lately that we each are so vastly more evolved in our ability to constructively discuss our needs, shortcomings, misunderstandings, as well as the positive things like our love and respect for each other.
I never believed, trust me I never could comprehend or appreciate the ways that a healthy, life-giving relationship could create such growth, satisfaction, and security. Not to mention deep gratitude and joy. As well as the occasional death freeze brought on by the fear of losing it all as one of us passes to the next life, but it's whatever lol.
I just want to say a big thank you to all who have supported and encouraged me along the way. I'm not done yet, I'm still growing and exploring here but I feel like I am finally becoming who I am meant to be. It's deepened my understanding and experience as a partner of course but also as a mother, a friend, a professional, a student even... as a whole human being in fact.
Thanks for your experience and understanding, your empathy and compassion and humor. You've been a huge part of my learning and growth.
I've written a bit over the last year about my relationship with my partner who is impacted by undiagnosed ADHD, and it's hard to parse everything about our dynamic but he's tended toward more AP/FA traits which can also be attributed to adhd behaviors... it's been a fascinating and at times challenging situation but we are doing fantastic, and have grown so much.
I wrote a bit about him there but obviously my journey has entailed finding my way out of avoidance, which also means that I've discovered some anxious nooks and crannies as this whole thing is a spectrum of insecurity and it's all the same problem with differing manifestations. Additionally, I am textbook HSP, a truth I discovered here with the help of our lovely anne12. So! It's been a ride.
I've noticed lately that we each are so vastly more evolved in our ability to constructively discuss our needs, shortcomings, misunderstandings, as well as the positive things like our love and respect for each other.
I never believed, trust me I never could comprehend or appreciate the ways that a healthy, life-giving relationship could create such growth, satisfaction, and security. Not to mention deep gratitude and joy. As well as the occasional death freeze brought on by the fear of losing it all as one of us passes to the next life, but it's whatever lol.
I just want to say a big thank you to all who have supported and encouraged me along the way. I'm not done yet, I'm still growing and exploring here but I feel like I am finally becoming who I am meant to be. It's deepened my understanding and experience as a partner of course but also as a mother, a friend, a professional, a student even... as a whole human being in fact.
Thanks for your experience and understanding, your empathy and compassion and humor. You've been a huge part of my learning and growth.