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Diana C.'s avatar

We always "hold it all in" until a breaking point occurs. Powerful reminder that we are stronger than our worst-case scenarios. Thank you for sharing, Suzie! :)

P.S: You have more than earned that turquoise water in Playa del Carmen!

Andi Luna Rosendahl's avatar

This is deeply moving, and the drive home reads like a reflection of your inner state: holding it together, problem-solving, pushing through, until the body finally says enough. It makes complete sense that the trauma surfaced the next day.

Wishing you softness as you continue to process all that your heart and body have been carrying.

Now go and enjoy that turquoise water!

Suzie Alexander's avatar

@Andi Luna Rosendahl thank you for validating my trauma I didn’t know I was holding..

Noor Vellin's avatar

So glad you're ok, Suzie!

And I'm so sorry about your sister. 💗

Suzie Alexander's avatar

Thank you. I really appreciate your support💐

May More 💜's avatar

I was so sorry to hear about your sister - that was traumatic in itself - and I hope there won't be too much pain for her or u. And then the journey back - oh u were tried and tested then but You made it - sending u hugs and wishes

Yana Bostongirl's avatar

so much love, loss & strength in one journey 🙏...wishing you rest and peace by the sea 🩵

Suzie Alexander's avatar

Thank you so much @Yana Bostongirl I think it’s taken 2 weeks to let go & breathe again. A lot to take care of when I return home but not thinking of that now!♥️

Luna's avatar

Ay, Suzie. I ached for you and with you, while reading this. I am so sorry for the monumental and extended loss that you are experiencing regarding your sister. 😔 I am also relieved that you got help and were safe when your tire blew out. There are definitivamente angels with you. Take care, amiga.❤️

Suzie Alexander's avatar

Thank you for touching my heart @Luna I do so appreciate your kind words and I do believe I was protected and watched over. Big hug💓🪷

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❤️❤️❤️

Terry Pottinger's avatar

As I read your unexpected 24 hours, Suzie, I felt as though I was there….watching and feeling all that went on ~ emotion still moves quietly at the base of my throat.

Visiting with your beautiful sister — the intertwining connection — the precious memories, and how they gave you comfort in the moments of experiencing her quiet strength with what was going on in her life now, and in allowing others to care for her. (Tears here for me) And, the sacred moments of Reiki. Using the gift you carry to bring energy healing to those places within her that needed it the most…the only way her sister could ease her pain.

Suzie, the difficult challenges you experienced after your visit and the courage you showed in each moment of fear validates for me that the angelic, spiritual side of who you are is well intact, and that your human self moved aside and allowed this powerful you to take the wheel. (so to speak) I will not forget this story, and in moments when I am not sure how to maneuver, I will look back in gratitude for what you have shared here. In Love, Thank you💖

Suzie Alexander's avatar

Terry, this is such a powerful response & one that I will come back to in times of need♥️

I thank you for such thoughtfulness. It’s almost as if I feel a big hug coming my way and I could certainly use it.

I was hoping the year would start out on a much more gentle note..

Terry Pottinger's avatar

I have always said, give me the tough, challenging times first, so I can enjoy the peace afterwards. It seems to me you have already had your share of them for the first part of the year (And it’s only the end of January, you lucky woman🙃) and sailed through the difficult, erratic bumps and scrapes with the courage of a pro ~ Now, to enjoy your trip ahead and allow the warmth of the Sun, the peacefulness of the beach, the delicious food and music to bring healing to the heart that is now ready to relax w/o worry. Sounds like a dream, my friend ~ please send pictures. In joy🥳

Dianne Moritz's avatar

What an all around awful experience.....

Now please enjoy your vacation knowing you've done what you can for your sister. She is in good hands....I'm so sorry.

Suzie Alexander's avatar

Thank you so much. You are much appreciated 🌹

Suzie Alexander's avatar

Yes, I’m not sure what the meaning of all that was. Maybe to remind myself I’m a survivor?!