November Update
This has been a month of so many feels. Two birthdays I no longer celebrate with the people and a holiday that I've always been socially uncomfortable at. I did get to spend this holiday with a warm welcoming family where the only anxiety was internally generated. If I was more of a crier I would've cried in the moment where I looked around the table soaking up the experience, instead I just grabbed the hand holding mine a bit tighter getting sweaty palms.
Airbnb hopping while starting a new job is an experience I wouldn't recommend but I made it through. I am noticing the job is a bit too physically taxing so I'm working on finding a remote job that will free up my energy to pursue some other endeavors. Making my own home for the first time is a wildly satisfying experience. Surrounding myself with people that encourage growth and healing instead of stamping it down. Trying to flow with the waves instead of fighting and flailing against them. It's been rough but also rewarding. Just a few more days until I get to pick Gravy up and bring her to our new home!
But I did get to make a new friend on Thanksgiving and left feeling so full of love and food.