On being the wrench you want to see in the world.

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I think it's been a watershed kind of week. Earlier this week I made what was, for me, a really important locked post about some issues that I've been struggling with my whole life. Just being able to articulate and actually give voice to some of the feelings and fears and insecurities I'd had for so long, and the things I'd been dealing with ever

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[she_recs]

Love the metaphor. Love this post. Many, many thanks.

[kitsune13]

You are amazing. And inspirational. And a million other things, all of them wonderful. I am very choked up right now, and wanted to tell you how awesome I think you are.

Your point about there being no one great moment of realization, but all kinds of niggly little things, really hit something in me. You are so right, as is everything in this post.

*massive hugs*

[spn_girl]

\o/ you rock, girl! \o/

[fahye]

I'm going to never be embarrassed by myself ever again

This is honest-to-God one of the best decisions you can make for yourself, and I know because I made it a while ago. Let's be honest, sometimes I fail at it completely, but MAKING THE DECISION is in itself a huge step and something to recite, something to cling to.

I'm so proud to know you.

*cheersquad*

[bobrhyn]

You are amazing, not to mention inspirational to me on a regular basis. Go go go. ♥