Posted by JenStar on August 20, 2004, at 15:31:50
In reply to Re: Life is falling apart again, posted by Susan47 on August 20, 2004, at 13:25:25
Susan, you're not whining! And if you were, that's OK too! You are a very cool, interesting person and I'm glad that I met you on this board. Like the other posters, I care about you & enjoy reading what you write here.
Please, please don't give in to SI. I know the lure is strong. I've been tempted on occasion, too -- I get so mad at myself that it seems like I 'deserve' to be hurt, somehow. YOU, SUSAN, do NOT deserve to be hurt! You deserve to be treated gently and kindly. You deserve lots of love and happiness. This is true!
You mentioned your kids. Are they old enough to be a support for you? How about family or friends nearby? How about Mr.'s Ben and Jerry?
I know, I know, icecream is a really lame solution for such a grave sadness, but sometimes the tasty carbs are a nice treat and help up the serotonin in the old brain... (young brain, that is -- I didn't mean old as in "aged" --)
I bought a wooden butterfly at a craft store today; I'm going to paint it pretty pastels for a new baby in the family. (not mine...but still very loved!) I will think of you as I paint, and will wish that I could help paint happiness for you. It will be a Susan Butterfly. (I know that's prob. pretty corny, but I am corny sometimes...and I think you have a pretty heart, like a butterfly!)
Keep telling us what's going on. Maybe that will help? (hopefully?)
take care!
JenStar
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