Day TWENTY TWO of #FullCupChallenge: touch Well the last week I have increasingly felt more and more horrible and yesterday the cheery on top was a r o u g h day at work. Full fledge chest cold & complicated patients... to say the least my own patience was dwindling by the time I clocked out. When I started working in the field it became imperative for me to take some time to untangle from the day. I call my wind down routine my time to "decompress." And, it usually starts with my drive. Most days I call my lady soul mate on the ride home because luckily our crazy schedules line up. Well yesterday, I had a group call with two fierce fucking females and was given the most A M A Z I N G news. When I walked in the door, I was still feeling a little prickly so I took my decompression to the next step. I kicked off my shoes, put my phone aside, make a HUGE mug of tea & honey, plugged in our baby Christmas tree, lit my candles around the house, then finally crawled into the cocoon on the couch. When Ronnie got home I had a request, "please just hold me." Touch in my life is incredibly important for my entire wellness. Of course he obliged and we laid on the couch for quite some time wrapped in the big ol' fuzzy blanket. I shared his warmth, while we watched a mindless show, and felt my stress completely melt away. Unfortunately he couldn't cure the cold, but touch has a way of recharging me. If I am being honest with myself, reassuring touch such as that makes me feel safe; to be comfortable with my vulnerably. When I let my guard down and absorb the warmth of his touch the tension just falls off me like a heavy stone rolling down a hillside. Thank you for being patient with me as I battle this chest cold as we finish up this #FullCupChallenge!! We are in the final days Friends!!! #FullCupChallenge #CupConversations #sickville #touchmysoul #lovelanguage #teaonteaontea #comfortzone #decompression #powerdown #holdme #cocoon #lifewithBear https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqrzeb0Bg6e/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=agm09huywxy1