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Brian Thomas's avatar

Quite stunningly beautiful, Rosanna. This road will prepare you vividly for what’s ahead. “The only way ‘round is through.” ~Robert Frost

Rosanna Salcedo's avatar

Thank you for the encouragement, Brian. I hope you are well.

Brian Thomas's avatar

Please, please, please keep writing and posting. Our mutual friend -- SWS -- sent me your beautiful blog. Also, if you ever want to grab some time to talk and catch up, my scheduling link is here: https://calendly.com/brianwthomas42/meeting-with-brian

Foundfully's avatar

Beautiful, authentic and so vulnerable. Thank you for sharing your truth and inspiring others with your leadership. Love you

MT's avatar

These words, coming from you, after everything you have gone through, mean so much to me. I too had to reinvent myself and find a new purpose in life. It’s a journey and sometimes I still struggle with memories of how things used to be, but we’re stronger than we think and I’ve made peace with the past and understand it made me the person I currently am. Will continue following you. Espero poder hablar pronto. Aquí en las buenas y en las malas, pero siempre te llevo en mi corazón.

Benthall Slow Travel's avatar

Rosanna, your words are breathtaking in their honesty and grace. Reinvention through loss is something I’ve wrestled with, too — though mine came through walking away from the life we built to travel full-time. Your reminder that reinvention isn’t failure but an opening resonates deeply. Thank you for sharing such light in the midst of so much darkness. -Kelly

Rosanna Salcedo's avatar

Im glad it resonated, Kelly.

Victoria's avatar

I'm walking alongside you, Rosanna as I read the pain in these lines. My heartfelt condolences for the loss of your son. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and reflections here. I'm glad I have the opportunity to read them and be connected with you.

I resonate with several insights you've articulated here, Rosanna. This 'Resilience and reinvention are not destinations. They are practices, renewed each day.' This is so true!

I tend to see these as characteristics of a special kind of agility we learn to employ to flex and navigate through the twists and turns of our rollercoaster of challenges; life.

Rosanna Salcedo's avatar

Thank you for responding to my post, Victoria. I’m new to Substack and I think this is going to be a healing space for me.

Victoria's avatar

You're very welcome, Rosanna! You may find others to connect to by exploring the anthologies in my publication. Happy to help if you've questions. Best wishes.

desiree montalvo's avatar

It is in the surrounding that we find His joy and peace. Beautiful my friend.

Rachel's avatar

So wise, as always. Keeping this in my pocket to hold onto and come back to. Thank you.

Kate Auger-Campbell's avatar

Beautifully written. No doubt your reinvention will light the way for many

Kevin Doyle's avatar

This is wonderful Rosanna. Thank you for sharing. - Kevin

Found In The Middle's avatar

Intentional, brave, and beautiful. Just as I know you to be, dear friend 🩷.

Rosanna Salcedo's avatar

Thank you, dearest.