Comments on: On Wellness: This Tornado Loves You

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By: C / tornados and the 10% | cait +tiff

C / tornados and the 10% | cait +tiff — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 07:49:15 +0000

[…] her father and why her ex is still her favorite friend. The one that got me most recently was by Kate Arends, who describes her experience living has a human tornado. I love these pieces, and if you click on […]

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FRIDAY LINKS! – Pink O'Clock — Fri, 15 May 2015 15:45:07 +0000

[…] “One’s mess can tell an intimate story.” […]

By: POLYVORE

POLYVORE — Sun, 10 May 2015 21:20:03 +0000

We love it. We smiled to ourselves when reading we are different.

By: Bellissima

Bellissima — Sun, 10 May 2015 19:39:48 +0000

This was so beautifully written Kate. Thank you.

By: Abalone

Abalone — Tue, 05 May 2015 11:16:08 +0000

Very insightful and “real” post. wonderful article

By: megeowyn

megeowyn — Mon, 04 May 2015 07:37:44 +0000

I love that Neko song, and I love sharing stories about our real life, the good the hard and the messy – thank you for writing so beautifully about it, you really capture how delicate the balance of day to day can be for some of us. I love the line ‘you are not a problem to be fixed’, such a timely reminder for when we get in our own way. These differences are our beauty, absolutely…

By: Katherine Glassmeyer

Katherine Glassmeyer — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 01:47:35 +0000

Hi Kate! When I read the paragraph that began with “If you’re different, you’ve been called many things”, I smiled to myself. Every word that followed is spot on. I am different and I embrace it. It’s often lonely and sometimes exhausting, but I wouldn’t want to be any other way. And it makes all the difference in the world that those who love me wouldn’t want me to be any other way. Thanks for sharing who you are. I look forward to reading more here. All the best!

By: Vicky | Vicksquisite

Vicky | Vicksquisite — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 16:07:03 +0000

Love this, Kate – thanks for sharing! Mental health advocacy can never be championed enough, and I’m glad you use your blog as a platform for it.

By: Anna Kreeger

Anna Kreeger — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 14:10:00 +0000

This is great! I am exactly the same- my husband calls me ‘whirlwind of destruction’!

By: miranda

miranda — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 19:35:20 +0000

It’s so clear that your writing resonates with every person that reads this. We all have messy lives, “tornados” of lives as you so beautifully put it. And I think we’re ALL different. There’s no if about it. Some people just see their superpowers right from the get go and others search their whole life for it but we ALL have one. And I bet some people just found theirs by reading your piece, so guess what? I think your superhero power is exposing others’ powers. And that’s pretty brilliant.

By: Kate Arends

Kate Arends — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 15:28:44 +0000

In reply to Lauren. Thank you Lauren. I hope it helps other people become more comfortable with who they are.

By: Kate Arends

Kate Arends — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 15:28:10 +0000

In reply to Myrna. Thank you for always reading and being so supportive, Myrna!

By: Kate Arends

Kate Arends — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 15:27:48 +0000

In reply to Lindsey. So true. Everything changes when you stop fixing what's "wrong" with you and start working with what you have.

By: Kate Arends

Kate Arends — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 15:26:03 +0000

In reply to TC. That's true love :)

By: Kate Arends

Kate Arends — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 15:25:19 +0000

In reply to Anne Arends. I'm lucky to have you as my mom!

By: Kate Arends

Kate Arends — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 15:24:56 +0000

In reply to Leah. Love you, Leah!!

By: Kate Arends

Kate Arends — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 15:23:37 +0000

In reply to Kendra. Sounds like we'd get along well, Kendra :)

By: Kate Arends

Kate Arends — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 15:23:13 +0000

In reply to Lisa. Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts Lisa. It means a lot to me!

By: Kate Arends

Kate Arends — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 15:13:12 +0000

In reply to The Daydreamer. I had that same assumption for years, too :) Mine only got worse in adulthood, unfortunately. At least life isn't boring!

By: 8 Things of Note - Clementine Daily

8 Things of Note - Clementine Daily — Fri, 17 Apr 2015 16:00:45 +0000

[…] “…it is helpful to remember you are not a problem to be fixed. You have an opportunity to turn what makes you special into your very own superpower.” […]

By: clara

clara — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 19:11:52 +0000

Honest and inspirational post… Love it!

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Superpowers | Lovely Letters — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 13:12:45 +0000

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By: The Daydreamer

The Daydreamer — Sat, 11 Apr 2015 15:30:03 +0000

Well, I have discovered something. Miy ignorance lead me to think that ADHD was a child-related superpower! Tornados are necessary, they help everyone re-assess, adapt, evolve and grow.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 16:32:39 +0000

I absolutely love this. I love how you say “one’s mess can tell an intimate story” and how you describe what your thought process feels like. I truly enjoyed reading this. So well written, to the point, and just great. Thank you!

By: Kendra

Kendra — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 06:27:37 +0000

I felt as if I was reading my own story. It is hard, overwhelming, disappointing and full of heartache at times to live within this crazy mind. But it is also wonderfully rewarding and curiosity inspiring daily.

By: Chelsea

Chelsea — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 17:26:12 +0000

This was so beautifully written Kate… I loved it! Your words really resonated with me and I’m so happy to know I’m not the only tornado.

By: Virali

Virali — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 15:32:31 +0000

Absolutely love this post! Thank you so much for your beautiful words and message (and Vonnegut reference, if that’s what that was!)

By: SEM

SEM — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 13:55:04 +0000

you are an amazing writer. what a beautiful description of an experience/reality that is so hard to pin down.

By: Leah

Leah — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 18:43:59 +0000

Beautifully written by a beautiful person.

By: Anne Arends

Anne Arends — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 18:30:27 +0000

From one tornado to another. I love you! Mom

By: TC

TC — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 17:32:34 +0000

Love this series. My husband is also a tornado and while it will be something we have to work with the rest of our lives, I love him dearly.

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 15:50:05 +0000

Bravo to you for feeling brave enough to release your “superpower” to your readers, so that we can feel that same strength & acceptance of ourselves. I hate the idea of having to “fix” everything. Yes, there is a sense of balance with helping yourself be better, but all the while, Some things aren’t meant to be 100% fixed; they’re meant to be accepted & loved more. We aren’t robots, we’re humans.

By: Myrna

Myrna — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 14:38:52 +0000

KATE, You are such an inspiration for all women who battle with any kind of issues. You tackle them straight on and I thank you for your bravery. Bravo ! I hope to one day meet you and give you a giant hug 🙂

XX-Myrna
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