…to talk of many things.
The last time I started a post with these words I shared with the world my thoughts, feelings, and emotions after going through a breakup. No, let me rephrase – after going through the breakup. You know, the one that shakes you so hard to the core that your life will never be the same.
Grab a cup of coffee, this is going to be one of those posts.
Coffee tastings inspire me to be creative.
I’m thankful for this time in my life, and despite going through the typical hardships that come with a split it was in this time that I discovered how to be on my own. I had a sense of peace about the situation that I will never forget.
I will also never forget how this relationship robbed me of my ability to be vulnerable. I made it my mission to be stronger alone and never again let someone make me loose all desire to have a mind of my own. It took me three years to realize I had accomplished this mission, but had then continued running with it further than I needed to.
For the last few months I’ve been in an odd place. I have alluded to a void that I have been trying to fill in other posts, but they all come back to the fact that I feel out of balance mentally, physically, and spiritually.
I’ve been trying to figure out the root cause of a myriad of health issues the last nine months which has put me into a bit of a funk. I don’t believe in a quick fix, and am not interested in drugs, pills, or other cover-ups which has made this process a bit long. I am a big believer that most anything can be fixed through food.
I’ve developed a handful of food intolerance’s the last year that suddenly gave me the desire to try adding animal products back into my diet. Long story short this hasn’t been working and always leaves me mentally distraught. I regret nothing, and don’t feel the need to expand on this anymore. I’m only sharing because I believe in being as transparent as possible.
I still haven’t figured everything out, but what I have figured out is that after being fearful of what I ate for months, stuffing any emotions that I felt because: “I can do this on my own, no one wants to hear my problems” and eventually spiraling into a: “I don’t care anymore I’m going to eat anything and everything” what I need is quite simple. What I need is other people.
In all honesty it’s been difficult finding other people that enjoy the things I enjoy. I’m an odd bird that enjoys eating plants, running streets, climbing mountains, and exploring new places. You’d think living in the PNW this would be simple, but I’m surrounded by sedentary people. In order for me to find a circle of people I genuinely enjoy being around I will have to step outside of my comfort zone.
What started as a necessary journey of figuring out how to be on my own, has transitioned me into a deep hole of isolation from other people. I don’t know how to talk to people about my feelings because I’ve never felt validated. I don’t regret taking the time to be alone, but I’m starting to realize that perhaps the void I’m seeking to fill is learning how to be vulnerable again, and knowing that it’s OK to fall down.
Human beings thrive on companionship and while it’s essential to know how to stand on your own, I now realize it’s just as essential to lean on each other when you’re in need of an ear to listen, an arm to hug, or a partner to run with.
Early morning solo runs require mace.
I don’t typically enjoy posting things like this, but to bring this topic of leaning on others full circle I want anyone else out there to know that if you’re feeling similar things that you’re not alone. We all go though moments in life that cause us to reflect, and it’s what we do with the thoughts and emotions that matters. You can either sink with the waves or swim to the shore.
Last week I set out for a bike ride only to discover I had a flat tire. Drat. I knew how to take the wheel off my bike thanks to watching my dad do it many times. The problem didn’t arise until I returned home from REI to discover I couldn’t figure out how to get the wheel back onto the gears. I let the bike sit in my garage for a few days before deciding to take the bike back (stuffing it awkwardly in my car because I didn’t want to have to ask for help) and let them reattach my wheel.
I knew in the back of my mind that I had a neighbor familiar with bikes, but I had never spoken to him. I didn’t want to ask him for help because it made me uncomfortable. Just as I was going to attempt getting my car filthy I got a burst of confidence and decided to ask him for help.
He put the tire back on my bike in less than a minute.
It’s in these moments of discomfort that we grow. I’m uncomfortable asking other people for help, but it’s time for me to get over that. It’s OK to need other people. It’s OK to need help, and more importantly it’s OK to be vulnerable. No one is created with bionic emotions, so it’s essential for us to embrace them all. Besides, helping others gives me a great excuse to bake cookies and share coffee as a thank you.
The best part of not knowing my neighbors is that they’d have no idea my cookies were vegan. Classic chocolate chip cookies to highlights the beautiful cocoa notes of the sweet and full bodied Caffe Verona.
Writing this post feels good, like a small weight has been lifted. Overall things in my world are great – I’m an optimist, and stubborn as hell so I see every experience as an opportunity to grow into a bigger and better you. I’m ready to put this experience into my learning jar and move forward.
So who wants to come venture into the mountains with me? I suppose not every hike needs to be solo. 😉
No questions today, just feel free to share thoughts, experiences, and emotions.
Blissfulbritt 
94 thoughts on “The Time Has Come the Walrus Said”
ReidIvinsMedia
We all need people….and time alone. Glad you’re mending.
Mace: if we ever cross paths in real life, remind me to stand upwind😀
Brittany
HA! I hope to NEVER have to use the stuff. 🙂
ReidIvinsMedia
Nasty stuff indeed. I’d be terrified of having an accidental discharge or it starts leaking. Not a thing I’d want to use either……….apart from on some of my relatives 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀
Rach @ This Italian Family
Friend, I would love to hike with you. We might have to start small and work up to the bigger peaks, but I love hiking and being out in nature. I am so glad that you opened up and asked for help from the neighbor. I’m so bad about asking for help so I totally get that. It’s so good to know that there are people out there who we can be vulnerable with. I’m glad a weight was lifted with sharing this blog post! Huge step into vulnerability right there!
Brittany
Thank you, writing my inner thoughts for this one just felt right. 🙂
Lindsay @ A Runnaroundd Life
I hate to say it but ever since getting into my current relationship I feel like I’ve relied more on this other person than on myself (in some instances). I’m trying to keep my independence and sense of self. Even though I care deeply about this person, I have to care deeply about myself, too. Thanks for sharing this post. Needed to hear this.
Side note: I am flying into Seattle on May 6!!! Can we have coffee? Can we fangirl about caffeine and pastries and biking and life? :))))
Brittany
I think there is a healthy balance you can have with needing someone vs wanting to use them in anyway you can. Having a partner in life IS about being able to rely on them, its just making sure that when they’re not around we don’t fall apart.
YES, YES, YESSSSS let’s get together PLEASSEE!! Send me an e-mail when the time gets closer with details and I’ll make my way to Seattle!!
B
If I was in your area, I’d love to join you for a hike. And kudos to you for going out of your comfort zone and asking your neighbor for help!
Brittany
Thank you!! It may sound so silly, but that really was a big step for me. HA.
Lou
Sometimes the hardest things we have to go through – heartbreak etc – teach us the greatest (yet also hardest!) lessons….. sounds like you are peeling back the layers and discovering what you NEED. And if I were on your side of the globe, I would totes hang out with ya!! Hang in there honey, you are doing GOOD xx
Brittany
My dear friend how I MISS your comments and conversations in my life. It’s so funny that you left this comment because I KID YOU NOT I was thinking about you the other day (specifically how you dealt with candida as a vegan because I often wonder what exactly is going on with my body lately) I hope you are well. Are you still blogging??
idreamaboutcarbs
“You can either sink with the waves or swim to the shore.” Love this line! We’ve all been there and it sounds like you’ve been through a lot but are learning and growing and it’s a beautiful thing to read about. If I were in your area, I would love to go hiking with you (in the least creepy way possible :D) as I’m sure a lot of your blog fans would! We’re all there in spirit 🙂
Brittany
It’s not at all creepy….the thing about blogging and building these friendships is that I’ve become somewhat immune to what others would think is weird about meeting new people!! 🙂
Heather Patton at Afternoon Glow
I would love to meet up to go hiking sometime! I moved here a year and a half ago, and still feel like I’ve barely seen the place, partially because I don’t feel totally comfortable going out hiking alone yet. Yes, I have a husband, but he’s a sun-fearing redhead who hates being outside. 😉
I was surprised when I moved here how sedentary people are in some areas. You always hear how “outdoorsy” people in the PNW are (and it makes sense given how great the parks are here), but after living here for a while, I see it’s not any different from anywhere else. It’s sad, really, because I grew up in Ohio where everything is flat and all you really get to see is corn, corn, and more corn – people here really do take the views for granted!
Let me know if you’re up for showing a Midwest girl around the neighborhood! I’m by no means an expert hiker, but I’m game for a challenge now and then. 🙂
Brittany
I would love to meet you and explore sometime!! I live an hour east of Seattle, but in the summer months I happily go out of my way to go into the mountains.
Heather Patton at Afternoon Glow
Sounds great! I live in Bellevue, and can’t wait for the weather to warm up a little (and stop raining so hard) so I can get out more often! Have a great weekend!
kathy @ more coffee, less talky
GIRL IF YOU LIVED BY ME YOU’D HAVE A WORKOUT PARTNER FOR LIFE. hikes? yes! muay thai? obvs, duh. gym days? come at me bro. biking? you’ve got my husband for that.
on a serious note, i was like that for years – never really letting any one get close enough to know me because i had been hurt but a butthole of an ex-bf that just made me not want to go through that again. then i met my now husband and he slowly chipped away at my walls but that was a hard, long uphill battle for him and the fact that he stuck around well, i let him marry me as a reward LOL.
Brittany
Basically I need your family to move next door to me. Kayla can help me with beauty tips. I’d say that was a fair reward.
pickyrunner
THANK YOU for this post. It’s funny… I’m taking a blogging break for that very reason up at the top of this post. And it’s going to take awhile for me to be fully comfortable doing my own thing again, reaching out if I need help with things like fixing my bike, and finding people with similar interests. It’s hard finding people who love hiking, biking, running, and basically anything outdoors and active. Maybe once I move back to Boston it will be easier since people seem to be more interested in heading to the mountains and to the beaches, but in the meantime, it just takes time to get comfortable. I hope I find the same lessons from this heartbreak that you did, even if it didn’t end on a bad note. It just needed to happen.
Brittany
Oh my friend, I suspected this was part of your reason and if I can give you any words of wisdom it would be that time really does heal ALL wounds. Once you accept that it won’t get better overnight, but that it will get better, everything else starts to fall into place. Even when things end on a note that you knew was necessary, it’s so hard transitioning from what you knew to a brand new life. If you need anything, even just an ear to vent to please don’t hesitate to email me! I’ve been where you are and can relate to your situation when you feel like you’re alone. Love you!
Melanie @ HappyBeingHealthy
Love, love, love this post and all of your deep thoughts! I just opened my heart and soul up in my post today too! Ha ha. You and I seem to always be on the same brain wavelength. I think you are an amazing person and can’t wait for you to find someone who can share your awesome outdoor adventures with!
I’ve also been trying to learn to ask for help and reach outside of myself more too! I love people so much, but seem to have a hard time putting myself out there! I love that you asked your neighbor to help you with your bike. I bet he was happy you asked him too! BTW, your bike is beautiful! Loooove it!
Brittany
We are seriously always on the same page it’s crazy!
Mellie Dee
I am the same way. I always felt I had to be strong and that I had to take care of everything myself. It wasn’t until I met this guy who showed me how to open up … he tore me apart as well though but he taught me that it was okay to feel pain and it was okay to ask for help even if it’s just someone to lean on and listen to your troubles. I still consider him one of my best friends through everything because he’s shown me a whole new world (break into song). I’m still learning who to trust my vulnerability with and that when I’m asking for help, they’re not going to use it against me but I’ll get there. We’ll both get there. Sending you all the love in zee world, beautiful! Chin up! I would totally climb those mountains with you if I lived anywhere near you. I’d probably plummet to my death, but I would totally risk it to hang out with you. haha Have a great weekend! 🙂
Brittany
I admire your ability to be friends with this guy, that’s a hard thing to do!
Mellie Dee
So, no one really knows but that guy and I are kind talking now. haha nothing big yet so I don’t talk about it. Reason I’ve been MIA on the blog as well. But … we’ll see how it goes. Hope you’re doing well.
rootchopper
Sorry I don’t live in your neck of the woods. I’d hike with you in a heartbeat. I, too, find it hard to find people to hike with. I know a ton of people who say they like to hike but coordinating schedules is so frustratingly hard that I, more often than not, go solo.
And on getting back into the social swing of things: I found myself with an empty nest after 23 years and it has taken me two years to figure out how to cope with the change. In the immortal words of Dr. Seuss, “It’s fun to have fun, but you have to know how.”
Brittany
Oh man, after 23 years I can’t even imagine. Time really is a magical thing though and I suppose when we let it work its magic with an open head and heart things go the way they should. And then the change again because that’s life. Love the quote!
treyzpop
I thoroughly enjoy reading your blog. As I’ve grown older with more and more medical problems, I find that my body doesn’t come close to what my mind asks from it. When I read posts like this, it makes me want to jump on my bike and ride for hours like I did when I first moved to the PNW 10 years ago. Now, I find it difficult to ride the 1 1/2 mile to work. I’m a young man stuck in a old body.
Please keep writing about your emotional adventures. Forces me to stop and think about my own day and what I actually did with it.
THank you
Brittany
Your comments bring such joy to my soul knowing they help even in a small way. I’m sorry your body is rebelling, it seems unfair when we try to take such good care of ourselves and everything fights back. I like to believe everything happens for a reason and soon enough it will all make sense. Just keep moving any way you can! 🙂
Glenn
Very inspiring and couldn’t have been said better! I’ve recently been in a situation/relationship which made me find my true self and learn that every door that closes another will open, you just have to step to the door and turn the knob. Turn the knob and you will be suprised at the things that happen. Like you said you when you reach out or lean on other people, it’s in human nature that they will pick you up or help you to keep going. Your post is like a keep going.thank you!
Brittany
Sometimes we just gotta take those leaps of faith and trust things will work out. Turning the knob now, walking through the door. 🙂
GiGi Eats Celebrities
THIS IS POST # 1 of your “realizations”…
And um, you’re such a fucking amazing writer.
ALSO – you know if you and I lived close, we would only need each other! BAH AH AH HA!! #November12isourwedding 😉 BAHHH HA HA HA AH AHA HA HA HA!
Brittany
I had a long ass post in my drafts with more detail and I decided this morning something simple was all I needed. I also should have mentioned how amazing you and my mama have been for my life lately. Thank you for being my BESTEST! Can’t wait to marry you.
herbieontherun
This post is everything. If I could transplant myself from Tennessee to the PNW, I would in a heartbeat. I, too, enjoy eating plants, running streets, and climbing mountains, yet I, too, am surrounded by people who don’t. It really is lonely.
Brittany
UGH!! I feel your pain my friend!
stateeats
Such an honest, moving post. Yes, humans are social creatures and it sounds like you will have to work a little bit to find your “tribe”. I applaud you for reaching out to your neighbor. In all honesty, I’m not sure I could’ve done the same. -Kat
Brittany
I must admit it was a difficult move, but I felt liberated after. 😝
Amy
I love you. You are such a strong woman for opening up and hitting publish on this post. For sharing some of the details of your break-up on your blog over the past three years, for sharing that you tried animal products as a vegan, for sharing the details of your food and intestine issues, for sharing what makes you feel uncomfortable, for sharing that isolation… Those are all topics that most people keep to themselves and would never, ever publish on the internet where anyone could see them, and I am so incredibly proud of you for allowing yourself to be vulnerable on your blog and share all of this with us. You’re stronger than you think!! It feels like you took the words out of my mouth when it comes to food (going on two years with basically the same issues!) and isolation (I’ve practically been a workaholic hermit for the past few months). If you ever want someone to talk to about anything, I’m just a text/email/phone call away — and I mean it!! ❤️
Brittany
Oh my, what a kind comment! Thank you so much, I know you feel my pain with the food stuff…the journey isn’t over but I’m staying hopeful ha! Thank you!!!! I have your digits 😘.
Noemí
What a beautiful post! It’s so important to learn that we don’t have to deal with everything ourselves – our friennds, family, neighbours… they want to help us, they are glad even when we ask them favours! We just have to let them in!
Brittany
I don’t realize how others also benefit from helping! I love helping others so it only makes sense good people want to help me too. 😄
Kayse
I adore your honesty, Britt. I love to read the things you write.
I had a similar pattern/realization… I mean, I’m totally still stubborn about doing things myself, but I went from being a complete hermit for a good solid year after some not so good things happened, and leaving the house for work, grocery shopping, and hiking by myself… But I started to miss having uplifting conversations with the people I loved, and I added them back in one at a time and left behind the people who weren’t as good for my spirit.
Also, I might possibly be coming to the PNW this fall with one of my besties, and I mentioned to her that if we do, we have to go on a hike with you. Please.
Brittany
YES!!! We must meet and explore together. Let me know any details you find out and we will plan accordingly! Also thank you for sharing, I like your way of slowly adding things back.
Kayse
That would be fabulousssss!
fionajarrett
Very honest and well said, as always. In the last few years I’ve migrated towards flying solo most of the time too, mainly due to an accumulation of individual, unhappy experiences with different people that left me feeling pretty despondent and wary of the human race in general. Still am, to be honest! But I’m working on it and I think you’re certainly right about human companionship and the gap you feel when that’s missing. Here’s to new human adventures! 🙂
Brittany
I never thought I’d say I need other people! Funny how the world works.
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy
I do think it’s really important to be happy spending time alone, but we all get lonely sometimes and need some company.
Brittany
Amen. Balance right? 😝
katalysthealth
What a beautiful post. Thank you for sharing your hurts, heart and passions so transparently at all times. It only makes us readers love you even more – even though you are just a woman behind a computer screen 🙂 I’ve always been better at being alone [just how I was raised] but I can see how being around people can just lift your spirits at times. I prefer to train at the gym alone, but when I do my HIIT classes I have so much fun struggling, sweating and cursing burpees with other members. Sometimes we just need something….more. Though this world sucks sometimes and people can be downright evil, there are still bright spots that can only add vibrance and beauty to your life. I hope you continue to strive to find them ❤
Brittany
You took the words right out of my soul!! Totally better alone, but need balance of others too!
Amber
I love the message of this post, thank you!
Brittany
Thank YOU for reading. 😄
Josh dV
Thank you for sharing your difficulties along with your realizations. It is not easy to be so candid with people even through the anonymity of the web.
I can relate to much of what you said as do others as testified by the above comments. I have been on both sides of that relationship; having been devastated and having caused innumerable harms to the people I love. Life altering, world-view shattering harms.
Though some wounds never fully heal, nothing lasts forever. As you so eloquently and simply state “it’s what we DO with the thoughts and emotions…”
It’s not “Into Thinking” the title of my blog refers to Chapter 6 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous (Into Action) and is a quote from a friend and Sponsor.
Well said Britt. Perhaps someday we’ll get that hike, the mountains sound lovely.
Brittany
I love the backstory behind your blog name, and thank you for sharing a piece of your past. I’d love to explore the trails with you, bring the family! 😝
Josh dV
It’s always a family adventure!
Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness
It’s so interesting, I would never have guessed that you have a hard time opening up to people… You share your thoughts so beautifully on the blog! But then again, I think that a good amount of bloggers are introverts that have an easier time writing than talking… Any who, I enjoy eating plants and getting lost in the mountains, and I have a feeling that we’d be good friends! Let me know if you make your way back down to Southern Cali anytime soon.. I’d love to meet in “real” life!
Brittany
It’s funny because I’m totally like I am on the blog in person, not shy and completely quirky, but when it comes to emotional things I bottle more than I should. Yessss I would love to meet too, one day this will happen!
dolthack
I fully relate, in all ways. I’m 3 years out from the most devastating breakup I’ve ever experienced and in that time have also retreated into a reclusive life that revolves around running & (as much as can be done in Nebraska) hiking. One of the signs I saw on the roadside while running the Cowtown Ultra last week was “I run because it’s cheaper than therapy”. If I lived in the PNW I’d take you up on your offer to hike, we could do it in complete silence and I’d still be happy because I do miss the company of other people, but I don’t know anymore how to open up to them. Someday maybe.
Brittany
Your story sounds just like mine. I dove headfirst into more running, and more exploring. My hiking partner last summer was great because we were able to hike and stay in silence just as you described. We talked too, but often were quiet and it was great. Just having him there was nice, and still being able to stay to myself was also nice. Someday I do believe we will be able to open up more, when the time is right I think we will both know. With that said I do think it’s up to us to put in a bit of the work to start, such as being uncomfortable asking for help with a bike. 😝 baby steps. Thank you for your comment.
dolthack
It’s funny how I find myself not being able to spend time one-on-one or in small groups anymore, but I’m most content when I’m running a marathon with 30,000+ other people. Just last week I ran an Ultra and fell in with a pace group of 5 other runners and it was the best time I’ve had in a long time running and talking with them. I don’t know if many people thank you or not (I’m guilty of not reading all the comments, they’re meant for you not me) but I’m thankful for your blog, I look forward to it and it ALWAYS makes me smile. I tried using a blog as an outlet for my pain but found that it was too negative, it was a good outlet, but it wasn’t positive. So thank you; lone runner, hiker, explorer, healer – you’re just what this old runner needs, you lift me up and I’m appreciative. I’m going to be in Scottsdale in a month, any suggestions for a nice long, contemplative, trail where I can run/hike?
Brittany
This comment brought tears to my eyes. I find lately I’ve been more emotional too, but in a good way. The slightest thing makes me well up. Thank you for these kind words. I also know what you mean about being among runners even through they’re strangers, it’s comforting!
I’ve not done much exploring in Scottsdale unfortunately, but if you venture towards Phoenix I’m a fan of both Camelback and Squaw (Piestewa) Peak. Camelback is slightly more difficult if you’re looking for more of a challenge!
evozeta
Great, great, great post!! Meant to say the same about your birthday post. We’ve all been there (I certainly have) and most of us visit the place you are in right now several times during our lives. Even though I’m married I still find it hard to give up my independent little self that thinks if it doesn’t do everything itself it’s giving up power or weakening itself. Odd. Loooong learning process. But it’s the same for my husband so at least we can learn together. Not sure why I’m so afraid of losing control even if only for a while, maybe my upbringing, more likely just my strange little self.
It’s still a mystery to me why it’s so hard to ask for help. I love to help other people so why do I constantly think I’m an annoyance to others when asking for help? It’s the weirdest thing. But it’s kind of a relief to see that it’s at least a universal (western?) thing.
As I saw you already have enough (hypothetical) hiking buddies but I’d join in a heartbeat, too. Real hiking is the one thing I sorely miss from Switzerland since I’ve moved to Texas.
Brittany
Thank you! Glad you and your husband can lean on each other through the process! I’m the same way where I love helping others, so I have to remember that when asking for help.
P
I will definitely go on a hike with you…actually, perhaps in the near future! I’m planning on visiting Seattle at the end of May with my sis and our friend. As I figure out the details, I will certainly be letting you know for sure!! 😀 😀
Brittany
Yaaaay!!! I’m going to Arizona at the end of May, so hopefully I’ll be here!
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
You know I’d go hiking and coffee-ing with you in a heartbeat if I could ❤ And I can 100% relate to everything you wrote here. I've always done better on my own, but I feel like in the last couple of years especially, I've gone deeper and deeper into isolation (probably a result of working too damn much), and that it's gotten to a point where I almost forgot how to be social? Or at the very least that it makes me pretty uncomfortable. But at the same time, I do crave connections with people that aren't necessarily satisfied by the ones I make daily through the computer. It's a strange thing and I'm not entirely sure how to tackle it…
Brittany
One day, ONE DAY IT WILL HAPPEN! 🙂
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
Holding you to that 🙂
Nicole
I tend to be the same way, to some degree. When I’m going through something, I tend to try to be strong, and I fold in on myself. Over the past couple of years, I’ve learned to open up and let people in. But it’s hard sometimes! 🙂
I hope the right people come into your life! And until then, happy hiking!! (I love hiking too, so if you’re ever in the White Mountains area… Just give me time to get back into shape first. Ha, ha. I’m just starting out again, and it’ll be awhile before I’m hiking mountains). 😉
Brittany
I have no doubt the right people are coming my way for me to feel comfortable with. 😄 Blogging helps in the mean time, everyone is always understanding and loving.
dave379
I’d go for a walk, run, or bike with you anytime 🙂 This was really powerful and strong and self-aware and insightful. Sometimes I feel like we’re on a parallel track. A few weeks ago a friend helped me fix my car mirror, but first I had to ask; and I’ve been feeling the need and importanance for more connection recently too, and been reaching out a little more. We do need our own time, but we’re a social animal and need companionship too. Leaning in and asking for help and support is strength and resilience, and vulnerability is strength too. You might already be familiar with Brene Brown, but if not, check her out in print or online. Right now I’m reading Daring Greatly. And thanks for sharing and being so open and giving.
Brittany
It’s funny to think how much I LOVE helping other people, yet for so long have resisted giving anyone the chance to feel that joy in helping me. The worst is they say no, right?! I’m not familiar with Brene, but I’ll definitely check her out! Thanks for sharing, for reading, and for leaving such kind comments.
Heather
Another wonderfully deep post. I applaud your bravery to open up so much in this post and share something out of your comfort zone; It certainly is a tricky line between wanted to be alone and isolating yourself. Good news is, you recognized it and made your way off the edge 🙂 I’ll join you for a hike, run of coffee tasting anytime ❤
Brittany
The line was blurred for a while, but becoming more clear each day! ❤️😄
dweezer19
I’d join you in a heartbeat! I am very blessed to have an empathetic, compassionate husband who is my best (and only real) friend I have since we moved back from Costa Rica. No one here likes nature or photography like me. So I do get it. And for the last year, before he changed jobs, my husband was working nights and I had to learn all over how to do things alone if I ever wanted to leave the house! You’re doing great. Those cookies look awesome BTW.
Brittany
I know when I find my running mate in life we will be best friends too and spend most of our time together. The best way to do it! The cookies are addicting.
dweezer19
Indeed you will. I have made several of your treat recipes and love, love them, especially the raw ones with ground coffee and oats. So delish!
Brittany
Oh that’s so nice to hear! Thank you for sharing, I always wonder how others will think my stuff tastes as I have a unique pallet at times. 😄
dweezer19
Me too. Now those are addictive. And I could share with the young girls at work who are very health focused for various reasons. One time just to splurge I dipped a few in Girardehli dark chocolate coating. Oh my…..
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets
I think asking for help and reaching out to others can be the hardest, yet smartest and bravest thing someone could do.
I will be your person. I’m proud of you. Blows kiss.
Brittany
Thanks boo, I can always count on you. I’d be lost without ya. ❤️❤️❤️
Lauren @ ihadabiglunch
Beautiful beautiful beautiful. Vulnerability is tough when you want to “prove” that things in life don’t shake you…and I love that you admitted you took it too far. It’s never too late to start asking for help and to let your guard down, which you discovered when you asked your neighbor for help 🙂 keep letting those small weights be lifted off your shoulders.
Brittany
I never heard back if my neighbor liked the cookies, but my mom sure did. 🙂
Jade
When I was dating my husband people told me we had to figure out how to be a couple, but when we got married people told me now we had to learn how to be ourselves but together. We need companions, friends, S/O’s, whatever, but we also need to be ourselves. I’m glad you’re mending. That’s important. And if you need a hiking buddy count me in
Brittany
I try not to listen to people these days, I find following my gut always puts me on the right path. 🙂
Jade
We need to listen to our guts more often. It’s pretty much always right
Shawna
you are beautiful, my plant-eating, world-exploring, nature-loving friend, and i would SO love to live in the same corner of this world as you so that we could do all the hiking-running-nature-exploring-healthy-food-eating-coffee-drinking our little hearts desired. i feel such a kindred with you and was so moved by these words. love you, little sweets. you’re precious. thanks for opening yourself up to us.
Brittany
Thank you my dear, I always find connections with you.
BabetaRuns
I think you should make your way to Prague! In fact, anywhere in Europe is good… so we could meet up in real world!
Even more “in fact” I’m going to Canada sometimes in June, maybe we should meet up there! Ha!
Brittany
I would die to come to Europe!!!
aravitz12
I can totally understand not wanting to ask for help, especially from someone you haven’t talked to before. Good job moving past your fear. Why is connecting to other people so difficult sometimes, even if it is what you want?
Eating plants and hiking and biking and being outdoors in general sounds like a lovely life to me. I am actually contemplating moving to the Seattle area in the next few year to do exactly that! (Chicago winters make outdoor fun difficult at times.)
Brittany
Seattle is a magical city that I think everyone should experience at least once! The northwest in general is just wonderful.
50statecanuck
What an absolutely amazing post, Britt! The world will be a better place if you let others in and allow them to learn about, care for, and enjoy YOU. We would be lucky to have that happen.
Brittany
Thank you! ❤️