☘️ What I Got Rid of FOR GOOD In 2023

[@lizm4557]

It took you so long to discover what was medically wrong with your chest pain. It could be so helpful to others who may be going through similar problems to know what your diagnosis was so they can be checked out to see if that might be causing their problems.

[@seventiesmom8045]

I especially relate to wanting praise and validation from others, including my adult children. I've started letting go this year, and I expect to do even better in 2024. I raised my kids differently than I was raised, so they can't relate at all. On the one hand, I'm glad, but on the other hand I get disappointed. I can't have it both ways, can I? Anyway, improving slowly is good enough. I admire you for putting this video out, continued good luck to all of us!

[@mandyholly6947]

I relate to this so much - and I love the mention that if I have to chose I’d rather my kids not relate to that part of my life. They are more solid humans with different challenges and I’m so proud of them. So I can leave that burden down.

[@catherineb6565]

Thank you for the recap of your learning in 2023. I found solidarity in your reflections. Blessings for 2024!

[@lorrainethomas241]

Those are all huge, Laura! And I'm so glad you've been able to get a handle on the chronic pain. Wishing you and the family a wonderful holiday.

[@trishtraynor]

One step forward and two steps back is a dance sequence ! Take good care, and enjoy every day you have 🎅💖

[@jenniferwright2855]

Very much appreciate hearing your progress on 2023 reflections. I too have dealt with autoimmune diagnosis, cardiology syndromes that requires annual checkups. Some seem to be generational passed down as I am of English/Irish/Italian decent. I have followed you since pandemic for seeking slow, minimal living. I feel for what you have encountered already. Cheers to you on all you have overcome today.

[@phillipcastillo8519]

I let go of so much this year and just watching your videos really helped me I really enjoyed watching and I already feel better about letting go of stuff and making space I still have things I struggle with but atleast I’m aware of what I need to work on in 2024

[@melusine826]

I had big plans for xmas and they all fell apart a week ago. I had a really bad week and some trauma anniversaries as well, adding to a big low. I did not do my best, but have still made progress. But today i wake feeling .... ok. Day 3 being back on meds 9:55 i hate that acknowledgement and research into womans pain , especially as connected to birth impacts, STILL isnt a priority. Im glad

[@bbodalski]

😂❤ “I want to go home…” loved this statement and it is so true…not big just home

[@Patriotgrl01]

So glad you are doing much better than when 2023 started. I have never looked for other people's validation or praise, but when I realized that in the grand scheme of things, "no one cares" about the mundane things, it's much easier to have this "I don't care what you think of me" mindset. Keep getting better Laura and here's to a great Christmas for you and your family and happy 2024!

[@dianneeagle4686]

You might want to add a bit of context to the sweater choice. One might see the 'Christmas guns' and get a very wrong idea.

[@granitemoss1451]

Then that would be their problem, not Laura's.

[@mandyholly6947]

Laura - it’s a hilarious sweater

[@jennyjenkins877]

Those are types of clutter for sure and it's great that you were able to let them go to a degree that they don't interfere with the life you want to live going forward.

[@carolinerambles3885]

I like the term shadow pain - thats like what fibromyalgia is like - this lingering pain even if nothing is wrong or even was wrong in the first place. Pain can suddenly be so intense and it does just set off anxiety and makes everything else hard. Answers make it easier, especially if medication works. Due to allergies, only just started meds that seem to actually be working and now i can start be confident that I'm actually okay 😂 and can calm down about it all❤ Oh and validation, therapy is helping with that 👍🏻 I always say "you can't pour from an empty cup", no matter how hard you try, you have to put yourself first.

[@LeeC-t2w]

This was an excellent video for anyone to watch. Seems we all aren't so different after all. I am so glad that you never gave up searching for answers that seem to finally offer some relief. That quiet suffering we do just demonstrates how really fragile we all are. I love your honesty, admire your perseverance and appreciate your courage to share. May God continue to heal all wounds both physically and emotionally. Your family is very lucky to have such a kind, thoughtful and loving individual. Your videos are so inspiring to me. Wishing you a Merry Xmas and many, many blessings on the New Year.❤

[@sl9906]

So far this is my favorite video of yours 😊 Maybe bc I have had a similar revelation this year as well. Peace is a glorious feeling and the process of the journey has been joyful

[@Ripplesinthewaters]

What was it? I’m so glad you’ve gotten some answers and some recovery! My daughter’s health has also improved with her chronic illness, Dysautonomia. Oh, yes, I understand the people pleasing because I do it too. I’m lucky to work with and live with people who love me as I am. I should do a video like this. I have a few ideas to share, as well. Merry Christmas, Laura and family! Hugs from Southern California!

[@carriecobb8]

Thanks for sharing, love your videos and I really appreciate you and what you do. (As a side note, personally I find the background music really distracting, your words are interesting and worthwhile, no need for any music!) I hope you and your family have a really fab Christmas 🎄

[@goodenoughgirl8102]

Yeah. For me when I’m ready felling it and want to “clean house” I go big. It’s usually only when I already know that a good chunk of things need to go and am sure about what all they are and something already hit me about it. But I really do the small and steady way more often. I now tend to think that 110% full speed ahead is a fluke. Nobody can keep that pace up all the time 24/7. And yah. As far as motherhood, I love my son (my only child besides cats lol), but I have to say that infancy wasn’t my fave “growth stage.” That part straight out of the gate as a mom was hard for me. I found also that I enjoyed all the other growth phases with my kid much more than the first one. Not all of us can get as much into the ultra needy helpless little child phase. Might catch hate for that lol. I’m not a “baby hater” but if I’m really being honest, it was a thing I did as a duty, not as a huge joy. My kid is a joy and a delight, but it was still kind of a rough start for me. My happier times were when he started holding his own bottle, eating real food, mastering potty training, dressing himself doing his own hair, bathing himself, driving himself all around town, etc. The full on total 24/7 caretaker role just wasn’t a thing I was so well suited for, and all of that most def didn’t come naturally to me.

[@maureenedwards2388]

You are a good person!

[@deborahdobson7676]

Glad to hear your health issues are improving. Merry Christmas Laura xx

[@Debbiesdilemmas]

Living with chronic and debilitating pain affects the quality of your life so much. I’m so glad you have finally got some answers and are on medication that is helping. I have an autoimmune disease that I’ve been dealing with for over 43 years. As I get older and the more surgeries I’ve had the more pain I’ve been dealing with. It brought on anxiety, panic attacks and depression at times. You’ve just said something that makes so much sense to me that I hadn’t really thought of before. When you’re dealing with pain daily of course it only makes sense that it will trigger anxiety. I am always thinking of how bad and when the next pain will start. Will it be extreme? Will it be soon? Will it last long? Will medication help? Thank you Laura as I’ve never looked at it this way before. No wonder I’m a great ball of anxiety.😩 I’ve been on a decluttering journey to at least reduce the anxiety. A clean and minimalistic home will at least help. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a safe, healthy and happy new year.❤️🙏🎄

[@danamiceli4948]

Great list - glad your pain is diminishing - and wish for you continued improvement

[@findingaway5512]

I definitely give away a lot of me. But I also say know a lot because I know that my limits are much lower then I want them to be. At least in this season of life for me. But to my family they get all of me. I am not good at the self care thing to my own determent. And often when I do try it is too little too late and often it gets complicated by my families needs..... They have a lot of needs and are very complicated creatures. I am the very messy glue that holds us all together. But more like Elmer's.... Not super glue because we still slide all over the places like chaotic googly eyes on a preschoolers art work.

[@Lashlove16]

Love this video …yes kon marie method was great …but once you are beyond that quick 5 min ones keeps it maintained. I too struggle with needing validation, it stems from my childhood as I have a narcissist father . I am in therapy but it’s a daily struggle

[@HannahRainbow88]

Dear Laura, you're such an awesome "spoonie" warrior! (Spoon Theory - Christine Miserandino) 💗 Chronic conditions and PND are no joke. I'm right there with you; now loving my (1 and only) kid, but still a bit saddened by the baby days/memories. The years have helped me make peace with a lot of it (and myself) but I know I still have a little way to go. You've given me hope along the way, by sharing; thank you again 💗 Wishing you all the best today - 🎄merry Christmas🎄 - and for the new year (and your goals) ahead! 🎆👏😘

[@HowToGYST]

Sending so much love to you and George. Here’s to continued healing in the new year. 💖

[@melaniehoffman8512]

Very inspirational! Congratulations and Happy New Year!

[@HowToGYST]

Happy New Year to you too!

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

Thank you for sharing all that. 😃👍I'm glad you're feeling better. (I've had similar chest pain attacks, a few times... tests and such didn't tell me what it was.... so they said it was probably panic attacks.... I'm not convinced.... but.... anyway.... I'm sorry you've had that to deal with, for so long. I know how hard it can be both physically and mentally.... I could relate and understood what you were talking about with the "after pain" tenderness etc.... Happy Holidays. 🕊

[@rachelglasheen682]

Thank you for sharing your experiences. Have you considered that your resentment and hurt you feel from your child birthing experience could be directly linked to your literal heartache? It may be possible that you were leasing some of this energy related to that topic this year has created a feeling of pain, possibly leaving your body. Maybe a tightness you were holding onto all along. Please don’t take this in Lou of your medical advice, but just as a thought to consider alongside of it. Again, thanks so much for sharing. it’s so important to share this sort of growth.🎉❤

[@HowToGYST]

I do believe a lot of mental issues can manifest in physical ways. There's such a close connection between mind and body.

[@evasochocki5209]

Excellent advice

[@findingaway5512]

Merry Christmas! 🎄

[@hopesings4544]

A friend of mine had a skin rash, and she had went to specialists for years. God convicted her & her husband to get rid of her owl collection when they read a scripture in the Bible. They destroyed them all by burning, smashing or grinding. The next morning her rash was completely healed & they had no idea it was related to witchcraft.