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1. 

   This is so beautiful and eloquent. You’ve owed yourself this apology for a long, long time.
   You are a truly beautiful and wonderful person, don’t let anybody ever tell you any different.

   Comment by N to the P — August 29, 2007 #
2. 

   That was absolutely beautiful Sizzle. It takes a lot of courage to write a letter like that to yourself, let alone letting us all read it.
   You are a smart, funny beautiful woman. Anyone who can not see that is not worthy.

   Comment by Josie — August 29, 2007 #
3. 

   The goosebumps…
   What a perfectly beautiful post. You need to print this and read it to yourself every single day. Do it until you believe it. Every word. I love you.

   Comment by sue — August 29, 2007 #
4. 

   I love this. (I figured out it was you pretty quickly on, heh) We should all write kind letters to ourselves, methinks.

   Comment by diane — August 29, 2007 #
5. 

   We heart Sizz.

   Comment by sandra — August 29, 2007 #
6. 

   OMG– this is beautiful. How many of us take control over our weaker-self, telling them to shut up and let us handle things?? Eventually, the inner-self tries to do just that, but we still treat it like we would never treat another person. We ignore it’s pain.

   This is a really important thing you did, Sizzle. Landmark, really. Recognizing the person inside and validating her feelings? A real beginning to more.

   Self-work hurts like hell, but it is totally worth it for long-run happiness. *hugs*

   Comment by Bully — August 29, 2007 #
7. 

   bully- a landmark…that’s a good way of putting it. it’s a daily commitment this being kind to myself business but yes, through the hellish pain?, well worth it.

   sandra- aw, shucks.

   diane- that’s because you are monumentally clever. and yes, i highly recommend writing letters to yourself. it’s great therapy.

   sue- good idea! i’ll reread it until it is in the marrow of my bones.

   josie- i figure it does more good than harm to share these intimate things with everyone. if i can get to this place, so can others who might be hurting. (and thank you for the kind compliments.)

   N to the P- a friend of mine once told me that everything that was good and hopeful in the world was in my eyes…and he made a believer out of me. thanks for your supportive words!

   Comment by sizzlesays — August 29, 2007 #
8. 

   It is you. But more importantly, it is YOU.

   Good for you, girl.

   Comment by justrun — August 29, 2007 #
9. 

   If only we were all this strong and willing to move ahead with ourselves.

   Amazing.

   - Longtime Lurker, First Time Responder

   Comment by AppleTree — August 29, 2007 #
10. 

    I love this post. So moving Sizz. You’ve come so far my friend.

    Comment by alissa — August 29, 2007 #
11. 

    Amen.

    Comment by Bob — August 29, 2007 #
12. 

    Sizzle you have officially stopped bulling yourself! WOW. Truly awesome. I hope you can quickly forgive you now and move on. Good for you! I think everyone should write a similar letter to themselves, we would all be much happier.

    Comment by Jen — August 29, 2007 #
13. 

    So perfect. Sometimes the people we owe the biggest apology to is ourselves, and I’m glad you recognized that. You have to be nice to, and forgive, yourself as you do for those you love.

    Comment by Melissa — August 29, 2007 #
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    melissab- very true about owing ourselves a big apology. thanks!

    jen- i agree, everyone should write themselves a letter (when they are ready) hopefully this is the first step towards self-healing. the journey has just begun.

    tomato- hallelujah!

    alissa- thanks my friend. i get by with a little help from my friends. (you!)

    appletree- hello and welcome! maybe i am too polly positive but i think we all have the strength and the willingness to move ahead. you just have to want it, you know?

    justrun- it IS me, isn’t it? ;)

    Comment by sizzlesays — August 29, 2007 #
15. 

    Amazing….we should all write these letters to ourselves….

    Comment by skyzi — August 29, 2007 #
16. 

    Wow Sizzle! This was a beautifully written letter. This was absolutely amazing.

    Comment by The Diva's Thoughts — August 29, 2007 #
17. 

    We all forget to make ‘amends’ to ourself. We forgive, love and nurture others but often forget ourselves. What a lovely, inspiriring post.

    Comment by NerdGirl — August 29, 2007 #
18. 

    I’m crying for the second time today. I linked to a great tribute to NOLA from Painted Maypole that made me cry at the beginning of the day… and here you are making me cry at the end of the day. Especially since you know I have a lot of the same issues as you.

    Big hugs, kiddo. You rock.

    Comment by aimee/greeblemonkey — August 29, 2007 #
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    miss s-
    if i could i would give you the biggest hug right now. like HUGE. and buy you a beer. and cry over a laugh…
    i love you, my dearest friend
    you are growing and learning and you know what?
    even in the midst…you shine, shine, shine.
    xoxo

    Comment by jenny — August 29, 2007 #
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    Inspiring and so true. The more of you I read, the more I’m convinced we might have been cosmic twins. No wonder the Tomato loves us both. You are briliant. I strive to be as enlightened as you someday. Thank you for all your wisdom and selfless sharing of your thoughts. You are inspiring.

    Comment by Paddy — August 29, 2007 #
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    jenny two times- i will take a rain check on that hug (and the beer!). thanks for always being my mirror.

    greeblemonkey- cleansing tears i hope? big hugs right back.

    nerdgirl- thank you. we gotta give to ourselves if we want to give to others. my mom was right. (shh, don’t tell.)

    diva- sometimes you can’t sit on the truth. thanks!

    skyzi- i would second that recommendation.

    Comment by sizzlesays — August 29, 2007 #
22. 

    paddy- the tomato DOES have good taste, doesn’t he? thank you for reading (and de-lurking!) and for your constant support. it means so much to me.

    Comment by sizzlesays — August 29, 2007 #
23. 

    Thanks, I’ll remember not to be so hard on myself. I like what you told Diva, that sometimes you can’t sit on the truth. You know, I found your post incredibly therapeutic today :)

    Comment by Michelle — August 29, 2007 #
24. 

    You are wonderful. We could all take a lesson from you.

    Comment by scarlet hip — August 29, 2007 #
25. 

    I kept waiting for “I’m sorry that I didn’t tell you to take advantage of your innate hotness to make people do stuff for you… like buy you Kates and re-grout your bathtub.”

    :-)

    Comment by Dave2 — August 29, 2007 #
26. 

    I LOVE IT, SIZZLE!! Read this to yourself every day!

    Comment by girlanddog — August 29, 2007 #
27. 

    This is truly amazing! I need to seriously look at apologizing to a very similar someone!

    Comment by Bre — August 29, 2007 #
28. 

    Awww…that’s so awesome!

    Comment by Dawn — August 29, 2007 #
29. 

    Very beautiful, very touching, very brave.

    Comment by Sandi — August 29, 2007 #
30. 

    I was probably the only one who didn’t get that you were saying these things to yourself until halfway through. But then it gave me goosebumps. It’s inspiring that you wrote this. I think we all deserve apologies from ourselves. Thanks for being a good example.

    Comment by Megan — August 29, 2007 #
31. 

    And here we have the key statement…

    “I’m sorry I let you hide. You have so much to offer the world. Hiding is not an option. You belong out in the thick of it. People need to know you, who you really are.”

    Remember this one. Take it to heart.

    Comment by kapgar — August 30, 2007 #
32. 

    whoa woman, i have chills.

    Comment by Lisa — August 30, 2007 #
33. 

    lisa- wow, that’s saying something!

    kapgar- i bet you’ll be reminding me, my blogbrother. :)

    megan- me? a good example? i’ll try to live up to that!

    sandi- thank you.

    dawn- aw, shucks.

    bre- i think that “someone” would benefit greatly from a letter. ;)

    girlanddog- i thought you might like this one. heh. i will, i promise.

    dave2- you aren’t confused again thinking this post is about you, are you dave2? :)

    scarlethip- same could be said for you my friend.

    michelle- free therapy? awesome!

    Comment by sizzlesays — August 30, 2007 #
34. 

    That was really beautiful! It is awesome that you are in a place where you know you deserve to treat yourself better!

    Comment by tori — August 31, 2007 #

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