I’m safe and settled in Brooklyn! Thank you for all the well wishes on my journey here. The space my brother and sister-in-law have created is beautiful and welcoming, and it’s already feeling like home.
I am still in the process of getting a NY health plan and searching for the right surgeon, so I don’t have a surgery date set yet. In the mean time, I am enjoying being back in Brooklyn. Since the reason for my move back here is spinal surgery, the process has been wrapped in a lot of fear. It was nice to let go of that at the theme parks and focus on joy. My brother and sister-in-law have helped me make time for joy since I’ve arrived here, too. Here are some moments of joy from my first week back in Brooklyn.
My brother and I went to a NY Liberty game last Tuesday, and we beat the Atlanta Dream 86:81 🏀
Their mascot, Ellie the Elephant, is a riot 🐘
This past Sunday, we went to the Coney Island Mermaid Parade 🧜♀️
Coney Island is such a special place, and it definitely has similar vibes to New Orleans.
My sister-in-law made oyster headdresses for the 3 of us, which were a big hit. She also lent me some essential costume pieces.
It rained most of the week, but the sky was clear and sunny for the parade. It was perfect weather for sipping Coney Island Brewery’s Mermaid Pilsner.
I am grateful to be here with loving, supportive family, and feeling hopeful for the future. My fear is still here, but I am committed to allowing joy to take up more space. I hope you are finding joy in your summer, too!
💙 Renée
Renée Gaubert, LCSW 
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