tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post3353959187996226040..comments2024-03-24T22:17:41.115+10:00Comments on Finding Myself Young: Why I Need to Leave a FootprintFinding Myself Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02214517047937382835noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-11808646680530654662015-02-21T19:48:49.676+10:002015-02-21T19:48:49.676+10:00Beautiful post lovely, Thanks for contributing th...Beautiful post lovely, Thanks for contributing this post to The Sunday Brunch Magazine! <br />All the best, Bel Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-74399531762517585872015-02-13T08:14:26.977+10:002015-02-13T08:14:26.977+10:00This is such a beautiful, honest post and a remind...This is such a beautiful, honest post and a reminder of how important it is to reflect about what type of legacy we are leaving behind. Hopefully it doesn't always take the same type of loss or grief for people realise this. Thanks for sharing Toni!Joy Adanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04067859757802648824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-25916622313113877342015-02-01T21:27:51.782+10:002015-02-01T21:27:51.782+10:00I'm sorry you had to endure all that pain.
My ...I'm sorry you had to endure all that pain.<br />My footprint moment was losing my longed for daughter stillborn at 26wks, then my Dad almost a year to the day later.<br />I love that footprint quote. It was my defining moment in starting a blog and I think I know what you mean about digital footprint.♥.Trish.♥ Drumboyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13482654455512269065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-49282599035713579762015-01-31T21:22:56.193+10:002015-01-31T21:22:56.193+10:00Yes she is my best footprint :)Yes she is my best footprint :)Finding Myself Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214517047937382835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-91695209863918468372015-01-31T21:22:23.988+10:002015-01-31T21:22:23.988+10:00I've always thought about it in a long term be...I've always thought about it in a long term because I've always intended on my daughter being able to read it when shes older so hopefully it stays on the net for years to come and there isn't some massive disaster and it all disappears :)Finding Myself Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214517047937382835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-30596050124042720212015-01-31T17:30:52.444+10:002015-01-31T17:30:52.444+10:00What a beautiful, honest post. Thank you so much f...What a beautiful, honest post. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I never thought about blogging like that before, but it's true, we are leaving our own footprint, no matter how small, behind by doing this. Don't forget the footprint you're leaving behind by being a mother, too :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06687160508456566027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-21871945044882414752015-01-31T13:19:47.300+10:002015-01-31T13:19:47.300+10:00What a touching story Toni. I too lost my mum only...What a touching story Toni. I too lost my mum only 4 months ago - and I didn't realise until I read your post, but you're right - I do think of my life in terms of 'before she died' and 'after she died'. My mum didn't work, so upon reflecting on her 56 years of life we in my family feel that my brother and I are her greatest achievements and her legacy or 'Teacher Typeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01410200045408171918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-68218582312810439172015-01-30T22:34:24.128+10:002015-01-30T22:34:24.128+10:00In some cases I may get on the defensive a bit too...In some cases I may get on the defensive a bit too quickly because I'm so ready to stand up for myself but its definitely a lot better than being walked all over :)Finding Myself Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214517047937382835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-18140772955945007852015-01-30T22:29:58.125+10:002015-01-30T22:29:58.125+10:00Thanks Malinda xThanks Malinda xFinding Myself Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214517047937382835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-35071212139521639812015-01-30T22:29:37.293+10:002015-01-30T22:29:37.293+10:00I have a feeling that I wont ever find "the m...I have a feeling that I wont ever find "the meaning of life" because I'm not sure there is one. We're here because we're meant to be and I guess life becomes what you make of it. And besides why waste so much time and effort trying to find the meaning of it when you can live it. I think if we've managed to leave a positive footprint once we're gone then we've Finding Myself Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214517047937382835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-36065131404399609632015-01-30T22:27:07.286+10:002015-01-30T22:27:07.286+10:00Thanks Dani xThanks Dani xFinding Myself Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214517047937382835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-87726913708506689602015-01-30T22:26:46.653+10:002015-01-30T22:26:46.653+10:00Yep it certainly had a profound effect on the rest...Yep it certainly had a profound effect on the rest of my life! Thanks Vicki xFinding Myself Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214517047937382835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-20198650239304537402015-01-30T22:22:44.681+10:002015-01-30T22:22:44.681+10:00Its interesting how we all react in similar ways e...Its interesting how we all react in similar ways even when there are different circumstances. Its been so eye opening going to the psychologist, I finally "get" why I've thought or done a lot of the things I have.Finding Myself Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214517047937382835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-7013036136306936962015-01-30T20:27:18.014+10:002015-01-30T20:27:18.014+10:00I'm so happy that you've decided that you ...I'm so happy that you've decided that you don't take shit from people any more. You deserve to be treated well. Thinking about how you want to be remembered is a great way to think about how you live every day. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02904895303952065912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-25909389566618900812015-01-30T19:59:35.167+10:002015-01-30T19:59:35.167+10:00You are leaving a footprint! I admire your strengt...You are leaving a footprint! I admire your strength to come back from your dark place and am happy that you have found happiness and are ready to help others. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719391520084162316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-29080260720698726702015-01-30T14:32:04.380+10:002015-01-30T14:32:04.380+10:00This is a really lovely post because your strength...This is a really lovely post because your strength, despite your adversities and your strong sense of purpose does come through. I think you have nailed it when you say that it is all about leaving a footprint, a contribution. At 46 I suspect the 'search' for the meaning of life is a lifelong one, but finding purpose in making a contribution, in whatever form, is the key. Kathy - yinyangmotherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11438958678336755752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-80918005150524217262015-01-30T14:01:03.951+10:002015-01-30T14:01:03.951+10:00I'm so sorry that you had to endure that for s...I'm so sorry that you had to endure that for such a long time, and I am glad if your footprint is in the form of powerful words. Dani @ sand has no homehttp://www.sandhasnohome.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-89789875433175793412015-01-30T13:20:00.822+10:002015-01-30T13:20:00.822+10:00You certainly will leave a footprint! I'm glad...You certainly will leave a footprint! I'm glad you made the decision to steer your life away from that abuse. Death can take us to strange places and back again. This was a lovely post Toni xxVicki @ Knocked Up and Abroadhttp://www.knockedupandabroad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-75417546532119145622015-01-30T10:43:37.473+10:002015-01-30T10:43:37.473+10:00Beautiful post. I measure my life around my mum...Beautiful post. I measure my life around my mum's death too- funny how grief is so different for everyone but still has so many common markersAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18418589134744904779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-86937057518427445822015-01-28T07:36:09.896+10:002015-01-28T07:36:09.896+10:00Its funny how life never turns out the way you exp...Its funny how life never turns out the way you expect it to. I never thought I'd be here today, but its still a lot better than where I was 5 years ago. You'll have an awesome time on your trip Zita!Finding Myself Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214517047937382835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-52252134812784771092015-01-28T07:10:57.569+10:002015-01-28T07:10:57.569+10:00She is the best footprint :)She is the best footprint :)Finding Myself Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214517047937382835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-52966836658849337622015-01-27T17:39:13.209+10:002015-01-27T17:39:13.209+10:00I think what your psychologist said is so true and...I think what your psychologist said is so true and I felt exactly the same when my sister Kathy died and again recently when I sought help from another psychologist.<br />I too wonder about the meaning of my life and am struggling a lot with that at the moment as I edge closer and closer to 40 and my life looks nothing like I thought it would. <br />I think you are so brave and strong for Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700706623301575280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-65288073130142177592015-01-27T17:11:54.796+10:002015-01-27T17:11:54.796+10:00I had a similarly low opinion of myself for severa...I had a similarly low opinion of myself for several years - meeting my wonderful hubby and falling properly in love for the first time changed all that. And you have already left a beautiful footprint in your little bubba.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-91324981349055164772015-01-27T11:30:47.869+10:002015-01-27T11:30:47.869+10:00Thanks Dannielle, you nearly made me cry! Its alwa...Thanks Dannielle, you nearly made me cry! Its always so surreal to read comments from people who love my words.Finding Myself Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214517047937382835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7143258261280296039.post-40502088817278791262015-01-27T11:29:42.384+10:002015-01-27T11:29:42.384+10:00Thanks Em xThanks Em xFinding Myself Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214517047937382835noreply@blogger.com