Cousin Itt & the Occupational Counselor + Vulnerability

 Dear Fiends,

My apologies this week that there is no video accompanying the recording. I'll be honest. It's more because of how vulnerable I am feeling with this chronic illness and the toll it is taking. It was really the first time I saw how it is visibly affecting me, and I was not prepared for it. 

I don't believe in shame for how a person looks. We are so much more than what our eyes can see. So this has nothing to do with you lovely folks. I just need some time to grapple with the surprise. I guess there was a part of me thinking that no one can really tell how my health is failing me, but it's not quite true. I had a very difficult time editing the video and staring into my own dark sunken eyes and pale skin where I know so much more life wants to be. 

But, we'll be back to video next week. Now that I'm more prepared going in I do not foresee this being a problem in the future. In the meantime, our video with our logo is up on YouTube for those who subscribe through there, and as always wherever you get your podcasts.

Stay altogether ooky fiends. 

Love, 

FF



Alt text: Black and white cartoon logo of the You Rang podcast which has a Pugsley and Wednesday look alike posing together.


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