tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887847079702315563.post6588605148509864608..comments2024-01-06T10:30:29.472+10:00Comments on Hellena Post - Creatrix: My TruthHelena Posthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07442132139130785495noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887847079702315563.post-81864155409848489342013-04-21T02:53:15.314+10:002013-04-21T02:53:15.314+10:00Thank you for sharing your story. Currawong reall...Thank you for sharing your story. Currawong really appreciated your empathy :) And we're pretty much like you - neither of us are going anywhere, and we take responsibility for ourselves. I really appreciate you taking the time to express yourself, and also for adding to the conversations that could and maybe should be had about this topic!Helena Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07442132139130785495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887847079702315563.post-34553401816824973142013-04-20T01:30:08.348+10:002013-04-20T01:30:08.348+10:00Im well aware of how long it can take for somethin...Im well aware of how long it can take for something like that to happen-especially when precautions are being used.I have been with my husband for 12+yrs, and he didn't cotract it until a year ago.I can't imagine Currawong's pain,and shame,when he found you were infected-the love of his life, and the last person in the world he wants to feel responsible for transferring,not only the std,but the stigma of having one.Thats how I felt, and sometimes still do.I get the idea that you might be much like my own love-in the way that he does anything to assauge my guilt, and remind me that its but a mimor inconvienience compared to never being completely free with me sexually.We will be together for the rest of our days, and neither of us will ever risk giving it to anyone else.<br />I also like what you said as bout the upside-using it as an indicator of how well your immune system is functioning, and a way to evaluate stress levels, and diet to make appropriate changes.<br />And, yes, 1in5 people infected.People need to think about what that means...but most are too judgmental.Or ashamed to admit their own crosses.Thank you for being willing to be raw and human, Hellena.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887847079702315563.post-80696104200040330002013-04-14T15:43:15.920+10:002013-04-14T15:43:15.920+10:00Awesome! Currawong also wants me to make note tha...Awesome! Currawong also wants me to make note that it did take 12 years for our safeguards to not work....not a bad innings :) And it's totally manageable, and multi faceted.....Helena Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07442132139130785495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887847079702315563.post-86644149405282333952013-04-14T12:05:08.764+10:002013-04-14T12:05:08.764+10:00I like your reply to that:-) I like your reply to that:-) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887847079702315563.post-55443170968431132672013-03-18T17:31:15.321+10:002013-03-18T17:31:15.321+10:00Well if you really must know, Currawong had herpes...Well if you really must know, Currawong had herpes before we got together, and I knew about it too, and we've been ever so careful for me not to get it, but obviously not careful enough. <br /><br />And at this point it's interesting to note that one in five adults actually have herpes, so the chances are very high that someone in your family or group of friends has it..........and hasn't told you because you hold such harsh judgements about it.Helena Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07442132139130785495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887847079702315563.post-13458833656623302772012-12-30T07:49:23.976+10:002012-12-30T07:49:23.976+10:00I love you too you gorgeous hunk of womaness :)
...I love you too you gorgeous hunk of womaness :) <br /><br />And you're right, I can't really care if I offend, cause I can't really do anything but me. Tried to do everything else for years, but now me is all I can do. And I'm kind of grateful for that......<br /><br />You're awesome. I love you big mobs :)Helena Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07442132139130785495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887847079702315563.post-3746824472729404262012-12-30T07:46:07.111+10:002012-12-30T07:46:07.111+10:00Ah beautiful Kate :) Means a lot to me that you l...Ah beautiful Kate :) Means a lot to me that you love it so. Thank you!Helena Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07442132139130785495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887847079702315563.post-62076915661185541072012-12-29T14:15:58.539+10:002012-12-29T14:15:58.539+10:00So, hellena, did currawong just recently give you ...So, hellena, did currawong just recently give you herpes? That would make me think he's been doing a lot more that flirting. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887847079702315563.post-7747618276347019552012-12-21T20:33:59.067+10:002012-12-21T20:33:59.067+10:00OK OK OK SO AGAIN I GET TO SAY HOW AMAZING I THINK...OK OK OK SO AGAIN I GET TO SAY HOW AMAZING I THINK YOU ARE...HOW AWESUMLY WOMALY YOU ARE.. HOW FANTASTICAL HONEST YOU ARE...AND HOW I LOVE YOU SO... ♥♥♥<br /><br />Just one thing, this paragraph... There’s about 10 drafts that lay languidly uninvolved. I’ve found this the hardest post ever to write. Cause I don’t want to offend. <<< It shouldnt matter who you offend... it shouldn't matter if you do offend... ♥<br /><br />Someone said to me once... people dont hurt/offend/make you mad or make you cry .... YOU LET them... :) I love you ♥BookWhorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15187337056210011077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887847079702315563.post-61896125425858232292012-12-20T03:09:38.057+10:002012-12-20T03:09:38.057+10:00Dear Hellena - I missed this post in the rush of a...Dear Hellena - I missed this post in the rush of all that early December held for me this year. Thank you for linking to it in your most recent post.<br /><br />Heck, thank you for writing it. <br /><br />It's real.<br /><br />I love everything about it.<br /><br />Thank you <3Kate Lovehttp://www.truthfreedomlove.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887847079702315563.post-34474243036620882662012-12-06T16:46:49.005+10:002012-12-06T16:46:49.005+10:00Oh that's just beautiful :) Thank you so much...Oh that's just beautiful :) Thank you so much for responding, and letting me know that it worked for you. Cause this whole process has worked so much for me! It's amazing how much energy is used to keep down all that stuff, and also how secrets tend to breed.......secrets! And shame! So delightful to have it all out there, and all my energy available for creativity and the rest :) And I know that all those amazing people I've met along the way, busy hiding their own secrets, are just as amazing with them as they think they'd be without them. Time for us all to lighten up on ourselves I think. And just spread the love :)<br /><br />Thank you again! And sending lots of love right back at you :)Helena Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07442132139130785495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887847079702315563.post-12008980711913246862012-12-06T13:25:48.435+10:002012-12-06T13:25:48.435+10:00Ya know......sometimes I wonder what I'm rambl...Ya know......sometimes I wonder what I'm rambling on about too :) And sometimes it makes glorious sense. I'm just glad to keep thinking and pondering and putting it out there, without letting judgement or a fear of looking silly get in the way. <br /><br />And like I said to Melissa, it's so awesome that you don't necessarily agree with me bout lots of stuff, but we have enough in common for you to feel like you can agree.....with a deeply personal and real post :)<br /><br />And I reckon what you said does make sense, cause it's like how I can really appreciate all sorts of friends living all sorts of lives.....even though I wouldn't actually want to be the one living them. <br /><br />And again, I'm absolutely wrapped and rapt that what I've written has given you pause for thought. What a wonderful thing! I know I've always loved searching out the most extreme and provocative streams of thought I could, cause they always made me think about what MY opinions were in light of them. <br /><br />And when it comes to all the taboos of sex and what I've learnt on my journey......it may not surprise you at all that I could ramble on about that for quite some time!! But maybe I should save that for another post...<br /><br />Thanks again! And thanks also for coming out and letting me know you're there. It's comforting :)Helena Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07442132139130785495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887847079702315563.post-84243556338631148732012-12-06T12:56:59.547+10:002012-12-06T12:56:59.547+10:00You know......that was one of the main reasons why...You know......that was one of the main reasons why I wrote this. Cause I know, and have met, a lot of women who have really been oppressed by how together everyone else looks. And I've been in that situation too. And I've talked to so many women who have just assumed that I'm a gentle/organic/radical anything, who are SO RELIEVED when I tell them how like them I really am. And I just didn't want to be part of that loop anymore. <br /><br />And I LOVE what you said about treating ordinary things as ordinary bits of ordinary lives, cause I know if we all did a bit more of it, there'd be a lot less people feeling isolated and flawed. And keeping it in the shadows really does take so much energy and gives it so much power!!<br /><br />I'd love to write you some letters. Will do my best to pencil it in :) <br /><br />And big love to you and your mob too! xxxHelena Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07442132139130785495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887847079702315563.post-87183713957668441122012-12-06T12:22:25.548+10:002012-12-06T12:22:25.548+10:00And I'm greatful to you for taking the time to...And I'm greatful to you for taking the time to let me know! So glad to provide food for thought :) <br /><br />This has been a long long journey for me, the one towards self love. And so incredible to feel like I'm finally there!!Helena Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07442132139130785495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887847079702315563.post-50959127346258063862012-12-06T12:18:11.101+10:002012-12-06T12:18:11.101+10:00That's such awesome feedback!!
I love that ...That's such awesome feedback!! <br /><br />I love that you don't alway understand or agree with me, cause that's what creates our magnificent differences, and thereby our unique selves and........despite it all, we've still got stuff in common, and I give you stuff to think about! Which is a high praise for me, cause I guess that's all I'm really on about. To be me, and through doing that, throw a few perspectives and theories and lifestyles into the pot. Because I've always loved to think, and connecting with other people that do too. <br /><br />And inspiring you to knit is just as cool:) <br /><br />Thank you so much for taking the time out to let me know you're there after all that time lurking! I really love knowing a bit more about how my blog translates......and like a good friend said......comments are like crack for bloggers! Thanks again :) Helena Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07442132139130785495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887847079702315563.post-25703414386203541882012-12-06T09:41:05.844+10:002012-12-06T09:41:05.844+10:00Hi Helena
I have been reading your blogs for awhil...Hi Helena<br />I have been reading your blogs for awhile (I found your blogs about birthing your twins amazing) I feel in awe of your bravery to be so open and honest. This blog made me think truthfully about myself and my flaws and made me want to work with them and accept them rather than hide them away as a part of myself I would rather not have. I am in tears as I write this your honesty has given me a great sense of relief and has unburdened my shame. Your are an amazing women and your children are very lucky to have a such a wonderful Mother. Sending lots of love to you and your beautiful family. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887847079702315563.post-34646338461831303882012-12-05T21:46:39.776+10:002012-12-05T21:46:39.776+10:00I wanted to leave you a lovely comment about how I...I wanted to leave you a lovely comment about how I liked this post...... but everything I wanted to say has been said exactly by Melissa! Yep, my life is quite different to yours (but isn't everyone's unique?) but on a deeper level my life is the same. I pop in here from time to time and occasionally I read and think what is this woman rambling on about and other times, like this time, I can only nod my head in agreement with your words and think about the life choices I've made and how perhaps I am too judgmental or too hung up about this or that or too rigid and controlling. <br />I love your way of life but wouldn't want to - or am unable to for whatever reason - live it like you but I do admire your proactive choices and 'free' lifestyle, if that's makes sense? You do really make me think and this time especially, about discussing sex and our taboos about it. Interesting thoughts indeed! <br />Thankyou! Evihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15098163128625989839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887847079702315563.post-50857044732794793862012-12-04T17:05:58.517+10:002012-12-04T17:05:58.517+10:00Well said Currawong. Maybe Jane meant that it was ...Well said Currawong. Maybe Jane meant that it was really great sharing. It was xxUntypical Timeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12797920076722661939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887847079702315563.post-70757420001104530772012-12-04T16:34:29.617+10:002012-12-04T16:34:29.617+10:00Or like Currawong said.....
"So?"Or like Currawong said.....<br /><br />"So?"Helena Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07442132139130785495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887847079702315563.post-12369677890545243662012-12-04T14:44:28.267+10:002012-12-04T14:44:28.267+10:00Beautifully written as always. I received a letter...Beautifully written as always. I received a letter for my book this week, about how different the writer's life was from the life she presented on facebook and how she felt bad if that small edited slice of her life made others think their life didn't measure up. So thanks for the wide panoramic view. Far from 'over sharing', it's just being real and honest. Reggie complained about me over sharing- usually because I mentioned periods on front of men! In fairness she was a teenager and it was in her job description to be embarrassed by her mum. But if we don't 'over share' (which is really just treating ordinary things as ordinary bits of ordinary life) they stay in the shadows and keep all this power to embarrass and offend. Anyway, please write me a letter or 10 for my book in all your mountains of spare time;) You're writing has a lot of power and insight. <br /><br />And your children are wonderful so you must have the balance of things pretty well under control. Love to all your mob xxxKarenUntypical Timeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12797920076722661939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887847079702315563.post-81666162041588732432012-12-04T13:55:55.910+10:002012-12-04T13:55:55.910+10:00So many things have touched my heart today and you...So many things have touched my heart today and your post is one of them. Ah...to relax and breathe life as it comes and embrace all of it, all of me. I enjoy reading your perspective on things. You are an inspiration and I'm grateful to you for writing down your thoughts for me to ponder. Beckynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887847079702315563.post-83964402402824489682012-12-04T10:08:38.617+10:002012-12-04T10:08:38.617+10:00This just makes me feel sad. That you're the ...This just makes me feel sad. That you're the sort of person who uses their valuable time to come and stomp on someone else's reality and truth for a start. Isn't there something you love, that could use your energy in a more fulfilling way? And sad that you think that me telling my truth, instead of keeping on playing the game of hiding that......is over sharing. At the risk of stating the obvious....I didn't drag you over here to read what I wrote, it's totally voluntary, and if you don't like it.....please save your wasted energy, and go somewhere else :)Helena Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07442132139130785495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887847079702315563.post-79232039349031752262012-12-04T09:23:20.773+10:002012-12-04T09:23:20.773+10:00Oh beautiful Starr, I love your spark, and I love ...Oh beautiful Starr, I love your spark, and I love the thought that one day we'll get together in an earth cave somewhere, with the kids all tucked up and safe somewhere else, and tell each other all sorts of deep and rare stories......Helena Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07442132139130785495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887847079702315563.post-49046464144932373812012-12-04T08:54:09.966+10:002012-12-04T08:54:09.966+10:00Hi Hellena .
long time lurker here I have read f...Hi Hellena .<br /> long time lurker here I have read for a long time but never felt I should repond .<br /> I found your post really thought provoking ....very homest and showing your under bits which was unexpe ted.I move in very different circles then you and to be honest I dont always understand or agree with what you write ,but I always leave being provoked to think ....I like that and plus its your blog/life ..thus your perogitive(?sp)<br />by the way your obvious passion for spinning has helped me be insired to knit something ...thanks melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01002295000703234442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887847079702315563.post-18941620119885566382012-12-04T08:36:37.583+10:002012-12-04T08:36:37.583+10:00What.....do you have some suggestions? Is there s...What.....do you have some suggestions? Is there something you want to tell me? Helena Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07442132139130785495noreply@blogger.com