Great piece of writing Rose! I experienced something similar when my kids were small - flying in planes, driving in the mountains - Al things that I loved were suddenly terrifying! I attributed it to the fact that there were now people who NEEDED me, who depended on me to be there and my panic was the fear of not being there for them. It’s abated a bit as they’ve grown into young adults themselves. My panic now lies in them not needing me:)
I’m happy to hear that your road warrior status has been restored. I have so many happy memories of taking those drives with you.
Great work on creating a powerful--and empowering!--piece of writing, Rosey. Despite the struggle, it was actually a pleasure "riding along with you" on your journey and being able to witness your triumph!
A number of years ago I started to suffer from "highway hypnosis" where I start to fall asleep when I am driving on the highway--its scared me enough that I have also entirely cut highway driving out of my life. I don't think that this particular issue will be helped by therapy, but that is neither here nor there haha--I relate to the piece on a lot of other levels as well, and it was cathartic, insightful, and inspiring.
Potent, vulnerable on the pen, stronger in the end.
Great piece of writing Rose! I experienced something similar when my kids were small - flying in planes, driving in the mountains - Al things that I loved were suddenly terrifying! I attributed it to the fact that there were now people who NEEDED me, who depended on me to be there and my panic was the fear of not being there for them. It’s abated a bit as they’ve grown into young adults themselves. My panic now lies in them not needing me:)
I’m happy to hear that your road warrior status has been restored. I have so many happy memories of taking those drives with you.
Great work on creating a powerful--and empowering!--piece of writing, Rosey. Despite the struggle, it was actually a pleasure "riding along with you" on your journey and being able to witness your triumph!
A number of years ago I started to suffer from "highway hypnosis" where I start to fall asleep when I am driving on the highway--its scared me enough that I have also entirely cut highway driving out of my life. I don't think that this particular issue will be helped by therapy, but that is neither here nor there haha--I relate to the piece on a lot of other levels as well, and it was cathartic, insightful, and inspiring.
Thank you for sharing!