Posted by llrrrpp on September 5, 2006, at 7:37:12
In reply to Re: me's, posted by muffled on September 5, 2006, at 0:37:26
Hi Elaine,
I'm so sorry that things are so hard for you right now. Keep going to your sessions with "T". Keep writing to us, and reading our replies. Keep waking up, taking a shower, eating your meals, keeping your appointments, and getting some rest. Keep the rhythms of your life going, even though they're a little off tempo, and you lost track of the tune.Keep putting one foot in front of the other. You may stumble, but you've always been able to pick yourself up, because you're stronger than you realize.
I'm so sorry that your posts have been triggering you. If it helps to write about safe stuff for a while, that's okay too. There's no right or wrong stuff to write about on babble. I talk about all kinds of junk, just so that I know people will hear me.
You're not alone, Elaine. I'm sorry that there's no one walking ahead of you for you to follow. That would make it easier right now, but in the end, I think you'll be happier that you make your own path.
Your path not a lonely one. It is big enough for Babble and anyone else you invite to walk with you. We'll hold your hand and keep up a lively conversation. We'll cry with you when you're hurting, and we'll cheer you on when you want to sit down and never get up again. And when you're not happy with your path, we can help give you the courage to look around the landscape and try a new direction. Sometimes one of your walking-buddies might be too distracting or hurtful to help you anymore, so it's okay to say "good-bye". You're strong enough to do it too.
step-step-step. Time will go forward, and you're on your way to your future. You can't even see the outcome yet, so just do the best you can for the time being, that's all anyone can ask of you, that's all that you could expect from yourself.
I'm going to babble-mail you some nice new sneakers for your journey: They are snug, cushy and have the kind of bouncy sole that gives you even more energy than you thought you had. They have little lights to show you the way in the dark, and if you need to be really quiet and discreet, they will make your footsteps silent. This helps you get past the scary bits. Oh, and sometimes when it's steep or slippery, you can get down on your butt and slide down the slope. No shame in using all 4 limbs! (Who was writing about this on the S.Esteem board?)
What's your favorite color(s)? lace up, tie? or slip on? smooth tread, or trail tread? do you like reflectors, mesh inserts, suede, air bubbles, springs, gels inserts? Custom fit to your desire!
yours,
-ll
mine are grey mesh and suede, with lilac accents, laces, reflector stripes in kind of a web-like pattern, and trail tread in black and purple. Air. with soft heel, snug midfoot, arch support and room to wiggle my toes.
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