REM review, part 2

Continued from Part 1 . . . Rethinking Everything Magazine, my first impressions: I do love to read about people significantly improving their lives and going after their dreams. REM delivers. The intensely personal stories of change and growth inspired me and rekindled some of my dreams which had faded with inattention. REM helped me put desired growth and change back into focus. The authors reminded me to keep moving toward what I want in this precious life.

This first issue of the magazine also stirred up a lot of suppressed feelings. I continue to struggle against a subconscious sense of unworthiness and so I oftentimes stop short of my true wants in life. I came from a very abusive and traumatic childhood upbringing and I oftentimes try not to think about the continuing pain even though I need some healing. Thus, my thanks especially go to M. Sharples for sharing her story in "Teen Angels."

Now that I have finished reading the magazine filled with other people's stories, I'm going to think about my own story, the one I have lived and the one I want to live.

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