Yesterday was an odd kind of day. A lot has changed recently, far too quickly than I would have liked. I was very tired with no particular thoughts in mind. Come to think of it, since Daniel made a decision to move to London, the last three weeks has been a bit like that. Now with the move behind me, it’s the reason I was so emotionally tired yesterday. However and with the benefit of a good night’s sleep last night, today I’m feeling stronger.

Ilana Estelle is a mental health and wellbeing advocate who combines educational insight with her personal experience of living with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. She holds diplomas in Counselling, Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Therapy, Psychotherapy and Counselling, and Stress Management. Through her writing, Ilana supports others in navigating their emotional, mental, and physical health challenges. In addition to writing for The CP Diary, her work has appeared in healthy lifestyle magazines. Ilana is also the author of three books: Cerebral Palsy: A Story – Finding the Calm After the Storm, Spirituality, Healing and Me, and Survival: The Covid Years – Time for Change.

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4 comments on “Yesterday”

  1. I hope Daniel does really well. I felt lost for a while when my kids moved away. Then we adopted Brandon and because most all of my attention is on him, I didn't have time to miss the girls much; but I miss them dearly. I don't think we ever stop missing our children once they "leave the nest."

    Glad you're doing better and I hope the rest of the week goes well for you.

    1. It's the way things are meant to be of course, but I can understand when you say you felt lost when your kids moved away. It's only natural.

      I'm happy Daniel's getting to live his life in a city he wants to live in. Not having had those opportunities myself I see this has to happen. Of course any move brings with it an element of emotional stress for everyone. I'm okay. Thanks Lisa.

  2. Such a significant change such as a child moving away for good is bound to have a huge emotional impact. When things become more settled, we're usually a little more settled in ourselves and a little more at ease.

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