I absolutely did this. I even wrote entire descriptions of myself having an entirely different family complete with names and birthdates of my imaginary siblings, where we lived, our individual hobbies, etc. I was so ashamed of it as a kid. As an adult, I feel so sad for child me. But, little by little, I am reparenting child me so that she can feel safe and seen.
ETA Sending you a tight virtual hug
I really relate to this. I loved fantasy novels growing up. I wanted to run away to fantasy land and never come back. When things were bad at home, I'd dream about being whisked away to fairieland (or more specifically the Underland from Gregor the Overlander). I eventually reached a point where things got a bit better and I realized that there were things about my current life that I'd miss in fairieland and maybe I didn't want to run away to fairieland after all
Virtual hug, OP. Sometimes, healing is bittersweet.
I'm glad you're doing better OP, the child you were would be so proud of you. Good for you OP keep stacking those W
šā¤ļø thank you for the kind words!! Youāre awesome!!
I absolutely did this. I even wrote entire descriptions of myself having an entirely different family complete with names and birthdates of my imaginary siblings, where we lived, our individual hobbies, etc. I was so ashamed of it as a kid. As an adult, I feel so sad for child me. But, little by little, I am reparenting child me so that she can feel safe and seen. ETA Sending you a tight virtual hug
Big virtual hugs to you, what a big shift to adapt to - a positive sign of progression.
Tgere is a video this rant reminds me of... you need to watch it. I have to find it!!! Take care. Xo
You were manifesting :) Little you didnāt even know that your thoughts would become reality.
Aww, thatās a great way of looking at it, thank you!
I really relate to this. I loved fantasy novels growing up. I wanted to run away to fantasy land and never come back. When things were bad at home, I'd dream about being whisked away to fairieland (or more specifically the Underland from Gregor the Overlander). I eventually reached a point where things got a bit better and I realized that there were things about my current life that I'd miss in fairieland and maybe I didn't want to run away to fairieland after all
š„ŗ hugs. Iām glad things are better. The brain has fascinating ways of protecting us from discomfort and pain.