Why Reassemble Us?

A few years ago, before I even went back for my MSW, I had an idea about being a woman, a mom, a wife. That idea was that as much as these identities and roles add to my life, they have really required me to let go of parts of myself through the years.

Now that my children are older (Hallelujah!) I have had time to look at myself and who I am, and really consider which parts I wish I had kept around or hadn’t gotten rid of in the fist place.

I began to see myself and my friends as people who were missing parts of themselves that they really missed, and wanted to reassemble themselves into the person they want to be. These include hobbies, community, friendships, and so much more. I bought this domain then, and held on to it for years. I didn’t really ever plan on doing anything with it, but I hoped I would. I was afraid to fail and even more afraid to even start.

Now my practice has evolved into an independent private practice, and I feel like I am reassembling myself with parts that I never even dreamed could be a part of me. It feels powerful and creative.

This is what I want to ask: What have you set aside? What are some areas of your life that are not the way you hoped? What are some relationships that you would like to rekindle or even end? What are you afraid to ask for?

This is the time to reassemble yourself into the person you have hoped to be.