Comments on: One Year Later

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 05:45:49 +0000

In reply to Keri.

Ah Keri, I’m so sorry you’re at the bottom of the pit right now. I’m here to promise you’ll crawl out of it! One foot in front of the other, and try to focus on the amazing things that you now have the opportunities to do. I know sometimes nothing sounds fun or feels like something to look forward to… but it will eventually. Thinking of you and sending you lots of healing vibes and love!

By: Keri

Keri — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 00:49:24 +0000

I know this post is now years old, but I wanted to say thank you. Reading it made me cry. I feel like I’m at the bottom right now, going through the same thing as you did. I thought I had a future with someone and now that future doesn’t exist. You really put into words how grief feels. I’m a month in and I feel like everyone thinks I should be fine now, and I worry that I still hurt as much as I did when it happened. You’ve always inspired me, and I’ve always dreamed of traveling like you do. Now I have the chance to, but the idea of letting go of what I had still frightens me. Ill take your advise and just put one foot in front of the other for now.

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 11:51:15 +0000

In reply to Char. Hey Char, ugh, I have been there -- clearly. So sorry you are going through this but I can tell you that one year later feels damn good, and five years later? Damn GREAT. Just listen to lots and lots of Katy Perry :) On another note, thank you for this comment and reminding me why I push myself to write the hard posts <3

By: Char

Char — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 10:22:14 +0000

Hey Alex! Just thought id let you know, after just being dumped in a very brutal way out of no where and suffering for the last few days, something reminded me to come here. Reading this blog post is already setting me on the right path, reminding me things will get better but also that it’s ok to hurt!

Thanks again Alex, your writing sometimes really is all I need! Xx

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 06:16:59 +0000

In reply to Ashley. You will -- I know it. Sounds like you are doing EVERYTHING right to take care of yourself, and please do stop and give yourself a big 'ol round of applause for that. You'll be amazed how far you come in a year. Enjoy that amazing sounding trip!

By: Ashley

Ashley — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 05:38:25 +0000

I just commented on your first post about this subject with something similar but seriously, I just need to thank you again because this post is giving me so much hope.

I’m doing exactly what you did and learning exactly the lessons you learned during this, the most horrific avalanche of emotional pain that I’ve ever experienced. I’m learning to forgive myself for not trusting my instincts and ending it when I knew something was wrong, far before I found out for sure. I’m filling my life with friends and family as much as possible. I’ve planned and bought the plane tickets for an insane solo travel schedule over the next year. I’m exercising daily. I’m seeing a therapist, because I had to admit that this was a level of agony I couldn’t handle by myself. And yes, I’m watching all 12 seasons of Grey’s Anatomy under the covers when I feel like I can’t bring myself to get out of bed.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Right now seeing your happiness and recovery is giving me hope that maybe a year from now, I will be OK too.

By: Girls That Go! An Interview with Alex of Alex in Wanderland

Girls That Go! An Interview with Alex of Alex in Wanderland — Sat, 30 Nov 2013 18:57:39 +0000

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By: Maddy

Maddy — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 18:01:50 +0000

addendum to earlier comment and/or email I sent you – you’re right, this did help 🙂

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 06:55:25 +0000

In reply to Maddy. Maddy, I really appreciate getting comments on "old" posts -- it lets me know that they are still being read, and that makes me happy! So thank you for that and for all your kind words here. I never thought of myself as having that quality, but I really cherish it in other people, so thank you, thank you!

By: Maddy

Maddy — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 02:27:05 +0000

I feel so late to this game, catching up on all of these posts and moments that other readers were experiencing with you in “real time” (or as close as possible), so this comment may be kind of silly at such a late date, but I just wanted to say, you are so strong and resilient! And thoughtful, and self-reflective. From the few posts I’ve read so far it seems as if you are great at taking bad things and turning them into learning experiences, or at the very least, not turning them into regrets that weigh you down. Way to go! 🙂 I think that is the key to getting through life – opening yourself up, letting things happen, learning from them, and not letting the bad parts hold you back. Major props to you.