What have you created lately?

I retired a few months ago and started studying songwriting. I've been writing pop songs, which are fairly easy structurally. Once I have that mastered I am going to try something more difficult.

i hope your video inspires others to share their stories.

I hope so.
I think far too many people feel some shame over something that isn't their fault.
It's like my latest episode about seeking professional counseling -- nobody seems interested.
Can't win 'em all, I suppose.
https://m.youtube.com/watch

A few years ago I fell and shattered my humerus. I understand what you say about being hyper vigilant. It was terrifying for me to walk outside for fear of falling. I saw your other video about self talk. I did exactly that. I changed my narrative. I also started slow, like just walking down my front walk and every day I went a little further until I made it down the block. The more I changed what I was saying to myself, the more I gained confidence. So I guess whatever trauma someone has had, we are not powerless and we can have some control.

I think your videos will be on YouTube for a long time and you never know who will come across it someday. Just putting it out there can sometimes be enough.

Continue good health to you.

PS, there should be no shame.

I make soft sculpture felt Christmas ornaments and am making a Noah’s Ark set of pairs of animals. Usually make my own patterns after looking at a picture of the item.

Please share some pictures of your work!

Here are part of my Noah’s Ark collection

Some of my Christmas ornaments

Wow! They are beautiful! Do you have a tree just for your ornaments? I also like the animals you made. What a talent!