Posted by Racer on September 4, 2005, at 21:51:12
In reply to Re: He called ... YES! » gardenergirl, posted by Dinah on September 4, 2005, at 17:24:35
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> I'm definitely looking into the possibility, if it's best for my therapist. And I might even call the hotline, although I'm sure they're busy with people in far direr straits than mine.Dinah, how many times do I need to repeat this: There Is NO Heirarchy Of Suffering! You are in as much need as some who've lost more than everything, and deserve it no less. Heck, Woman -- I'll bet there are crisis call center personnel who would LOVE to get a call from someone who wanted to vent about her therapist and whether she'd see him again soon, or about how much she loves her good little boy, but worries about him. After some of the horror stories they must be hearing right now, I'll bet someone would consider you a gift from the cosmos.
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> Two N.O. police officers have taken their own lives. They mayor is trying to get the remaining officers rotated out for a rest and evaluation. There are people far more in need than I am.See above. And what a tragedy about the police officers. The situation we're seeing on the news is horrifying -- more so since the need for more emergency planning was apparently so well known.
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> I'm also much stronger than I used to be, thank heavens. And thank my therapist.That's so good to hear. You had a lot to do with it, too, which you should keep in mind when you start to feel down.
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> I'm worried about my son, too. He's been remarkably blase about everything, but curled up in the corner crying over a reprimand from my husband today. He hasn't done that since he started seeing his play therapist. We tried to talk to him, but he's being his usual clamshell self. Sigh. I love that he tries so hard to be good, but it takes such a toll on him.Can you find him some help right away? Someone he can talk to without worrying about being good? Or can his Mommy just tell him that she's proud of him for trying so hard, but it's OK to tell her that he's scared, or to cry on her shoulder? Maybe just tell him that she's worried about him because he must be scared but is being so quiet? (I don't know how old he is -- I had that talk with my former step-Sunshine when he was turning 13.)
All my best, Dinah. Take good care of yourself, and ask for as much as you need right now. The crisis centers are there for you, we're here for you, and love on those men of yours.
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