Being me

First of all I want to thank everyone that took the time and the effort to read my posts Call me crazy and Hello, this is your wake up call. It means a lot to me that you all did. I also want to thank everyone who commented in some way for their kind and encouraging words, it really lifted my spirit.

Even though I know there are a lot of people who suffer(ed) from depression, I was still amazed how many people let me know they suffer(ed) too. It’s so sad to hear that and a big virtual hug for any one that needs it and know that you’re not the only one. To me it’s a sign that it was a good decision to tell my story, thank you for letting me know. I was tough, but you all made it well worth it.

The other day I wrote a poem. Until now I didn’t have the courage to share it. But I thought, if my story helps people, maybe my poem will inspire/encourage someone as well. If it’s just one person that gets something out of it, it’s well worth it. Also, I no longer want to hide myself. I just want to be me and this poem is me. If someone doesn’t appreciate it, so be it. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion (though I prefer them to like it 🙂 ).

Being ME

Being here
being me
sounds so easy
how hard can it be?

Being here
being me
not always as easy
as I want it to be.

Being here
being me
I just keep on going

knowing

one day I will be

ME

 

 

Comments

Comment by Joost van Schaik on 2015-01-22 12:33:28 -0700

Keep going San. You are really inspiring.

Comment by Sandra Hoekstra on 2015-01-22 12:37:01 -0700

Thank you Joost. Means a lot to me.

Comment by Rolien on 2015-01-22 13:46:27 -0700

Hi Sandra, tnx so much for sharing your poem! It’s so very, very beautifull, I’ll be reading it again often! Keep going!

Comment by Sandra Hoekstra on 2015-01-22 14:20:13 -0700

Thank you for your kind words Rolien.

Comment by geeske on 2015-01-22 14:55:42 -0700

Wauw Sandra, wat een mooi geschreven gedicht! En wat ontzettend stoer en dapper dat jij je verhaal hier durft te delen. Ik ken je niet eens, maar wou toch reageren. Je bent een voorbeeld. Dank voor je verhaal. (ik heb de nlp practitioner gedaan met Mathijs in de groep). Blijf schrijven! Warme groeten, Geeske.

Comment by Sandra Hoekstra on 2015-01-22 16:44:56 -0700

Dank je wel voor je lieve woorden Geeske, ben ik erg blij mee.

Comment by Marcel Meijer on 2015-01-23 08:49:59 -0700

Nice! Well done!

Comment by Sandra Hoekstra on 2015-01-23 08:54:17 -0700

Thank you.

Comment by April on 2015-01-25 16:42:03 -0700

Stumbled here. Read a lot. Thanks for sharing! Talking about mental health issues is so important.

Comment by Sandra Hoekstra on 2015-01-25 22:17:21 -0700

Thank you April for stopping by and reading. It is very important to talk about, but unfortunately most people still don’t.