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Kasu (small wounds)'s avatar

Thank you for telling your story.

That ending is stunning, and most importantly, full of hope.

Which this world needs more of.

This brought me happy tears.

Fiona Bridges's avatar

Thank you for reading 🙏 I am glad I could bring you some joy today through my story. It is definitely a happy ending! 😄

Kasu (small wounds)'s avatar

Happy for you, truly 💜

Stone Wolf's avatar

Xanax is honestly such a messed up drug. I’ve seen it ruin more than help and have had my share in the damage count. I’m so thankful you pulled though this safely and with real growth 💜

Fiona Bridges's avatar

Thank you so much friend. I honestly knew the damage it could do but was so willing to try anything to get some peace. I thought I could manage it. I wasn't even in the right space to manage it for one day! 😭 I appreciate your kind words. They really do mean so much. I'm sorry you had to be a witness to that kind of pain.

Echoes unmade's avatar

This was really painfully to read.

You’re so brave and strong. Thank you for sharing. Beautiful. 🙏🏼🖤

Fiona Bridges's avatar

Thank you Echoes. I am sorry if it hurt. I am glad you are here though and I appreciate the kind words.

Aaliya's avatar

This is such an emotional and empowering story.Reading this brought tears to my eyes. The healing and love you have now is truly inspiring. Sending you light and gratitude for sharing.

Fiona Bridges's avatar

Thank you so much Aaliya! 😭 I am receiving all of that 🤗

Alicia's avatar

So glad you made it through the fire, Fiona. The whole world is better because you're still here. 🫂🫶🥹🫂❤️

Fiona Bridges's avatar

Thank you Alicia 😊❤️ I hope you know you're one of the kindest souls here.

Alicia's avatar

❤️❤️ That is very, very generous! I thank you. Your piece really hit home for me. I swallowed 100 antidepressants when I was 17. I still feel the pain today sometimes. So I get it, 100%. I think you’re an amazing and strong woman.

Fiona Bridges's avatar

Oh Alicia, I am so sorry that happened but so glad you are here to tell the story. You are so loved.

Alicia's avatar

😭😭😭 That’s all I ever wanted to hear. Thank you so much!❣️❣️❣️

Fiona Bridges's avatar

Just come to me whenever you need to hear it from someone. I'll love on you!

Alicia's avatar

Aww!! Thank you, Fiona.🤗

Sunshine's avatar

Thank you for sharing this with so much honesty. Your story is proof of how much strength it takes to keep going, even when everything feels impossible. I’m really glad you’re still here, and that you’ve found new reasons to hold on. Wishing you continued healing and gentleness.

Fiona Bridges's avatar

Thank you so much ❤️ my son is my whole world. I got a little sidetracked but it's been good for a while. I appreciate the kind words ☺️

Lila Cave-Park's avatar

fiona! thank you so much for sharing your story.

it's true - they really don't warn against mixing alcohol with wellbutrin. my doctor even said straight out "you can still drink". absurd

"No one will ever have that much power over me." this hit me hard. i know what it is like to feel so low and to let someone else have that kind of power. i feel like so many women were raised to accept abuse and just so much less than they truly deserve.

i admire your strength <3

Fiona Bridges's avatar

And thank you for being here.

Fiona Bridges's avatar

Thank you for sharing Lila. I'm so sorry you've felt like this before. No one ever should.

Sage Taylor Kingsley's avatar

Oh, sweetheart. I am celebrating your strength. I am holding you in sisterhood and compassion. I am empathetically understanding some aspects of this, having been raped by a boyfriend, but everyone’s story and journey is different. What’s most important is that you are choosing, day by day, moment of love by moment of love, to be here, to keep being your beautiful sparkly, immensely lovable and worthy self, and to be here for your son as well. I love you. 😘 Thank you for sharing your words of wisdom and empowerment. You are fucking awesome!👏

Fiona Bridges's avatar

I'm so sorry! 😞 I've been there too. Raped by my ex husband. It feels so isolating. But we're not alone. I'm here. We can talk anytime, sister!

Sage Taylor Kingsley's avatar

Thank you, darling!!!

Cindy Maddera's avatar

You are strong and it takes a lot of bravery to share something like this. You're also helping someone who might stumble across these words.

Fiona Bridges's avatar

Thank you Cindy! I feel the same about your work. Your writing is so important. Thank you for being here.