Since the beginning of this year I have walked 1300 miles, according to my tracker. I haven't intentionally walked so far, but alas...
I have had some judge me for the amount of time I spend in the woods, but I justify it all quite easily in my own mind: if I wasn't hiking off the stress, I most certainly would have found other, less savory ways to address it.
In those places which I most commonly frequent, I have found peace, encouragement, motivation, hope, and the renewed ability to persevere. I have "walked with God" in His creation and it has been good for my soul.
In those places which are unique and where I do not tread every day, I have found inspiration!
This year we have really not traveled because we wanted to focus on our garden(s). We have, however, all spent an abundant time in the forests around us and those adventures have brought us joy. I, also, think the frequent adventuring has helped Lochlan have less seizures and better behavior.
I don't know how many miles I will have tallied by the end of December, but I hope it's many.
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Until they have walked in your shoes, they have NO idea what you need to do to cope with the hurt, loneliness, constant disappointment and pain of the situation. Everyone doesn't have to do everything the exact same way. I'd like to see them in your situation for just one week and then they can come back and judge you.
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