As for the words I’m going to copy an email I traded with my therapist earlier this week. I KNOW exactly what you mean about the words. Maybe it will help of course you do have to read it in reverse order.

Cath: Yes, I know this…it is a bit like taming a herd of wild beasts. That is why you have to just let it out, like a stream of consciousness or a river of lava. And I imagine as I am learning to know you more, it has been this way for a long long time. So, look at your quote you attach…busy minds too, loud and full of vigor. Using your body and staying focused helps a great deal to at least keep it focused. Breathe and do this several times a day….great big deep breaths. It slows the body down even for a moment. L
On Jan 1, 2009, at 6:09 PM, Cathy Carey wrote:

It is because I CANNOT shut my fricking head up that I’m afraid of overwhelming you. It’s as if a volcano has erupted in my brain and the thoughts are like lava running down the mountain side.
On Jan 1, 2009, at 4:43 PM, Lizbeth Hamlin wrote:

Notebook read and responded to and I know you are afraid of overwhelming me….Go to the notebook, Lizbeth
On Jan 1, 2009, at 3:09 PM, Cathy Carey wrote:

And am I sure you some times grow weary of hearing my words. I am also sure that you would have suggested a new therapist if you didn’t think you could face the onslaught.
So when the chance arises meander on over to your notebook to read the latest things I don’t want to send via email

Cath
Truly great madness cannot be achieved without significant intelligence.

Henrik Tikkanen

But I quite enjoy your loquacity, so no worries here.

(I used to have four blogs at which I’d post daily, on widely disparate topics, but now I only have two, so really, I’m doing well. I think).

Oh! And, yes, email forthcoming.

~ El

I think you’re a fun mother, too. Your kids are benefiting from it. I hope you’re having fun with art right now.

And congrats on ten years!