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Below the Surface



HERE ARE 11 OTHER BELOW-THE-SURFACE TRUTHS:


1. I am a stay-at-home mom that does not like to cook or clean. I'm in no danger of becoming a lifestyle influencer.


2. In social settings I sweat when I'm nervous which makes me more anxious which makes me sweat more...

vicious cycle.


3. Grocery stores are a huge anxiety trigger which is embarrassing. Too much noise, visual stimuli, and people puts me on high alert. Sometimes I crash and burn...

I ❤️ Instacart.


4. When something remarkable happens often the first thought to pop in my head is to call my mom even though she passed away 14 years ago.


5. I didn't think I would ever get married or have children. My romantic history was a disaster until I met my husband.


6. I relate to animals more than people sometimes.


7. There are people in my life that I wish would like me, but they just don't.


8. When I meet someone new I always think they look and sound normal and I present as the total opposite.


9. Unexpected phone calls or doorbell rings are panic-inducing for me.


10. I wish people would say what they actually feel. I wish I would say what I actually feel.


11. I've finally accepted there are parts of me and relationships that will never completely heal and that's ok.


"The curious paradox is when I accept myself as I am, then I change."

-Carl Rogers


Inward & Onward





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4 Comments


kbjazz
Sep 19, 2022

I respect your honesty so much, Diana. Very inspiring.

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Diana DeVaul
Sep 19, 2022
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Thank you❤️❤️My hope is to help others feel less alone. The truth really does set us free!

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solivolo
Sep 18, 2022

Love this! Such an inspiring and honest listing most of us can identify with! Mine: With every ethical decision I make I wonder if my dad in heaven would be proud. Hope so ❤️😇

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Diana DeVaul
Sep 18, 2022
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There’s so much we don’t know about others and sometimes even ourselves, but the more we know the easier it is to extend compassion. I love that you have a heavenly counsel to consult, even if after the fact. I know your dad would be incredibly proud of the man you are❤️

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