Posted by Dinah on October 22, 2008, at 19:41:34
In reply to Has it been worth it?, posted by seldomseen on October 22, 2008, at 18:59:14
Absolutely.
I think it was survival for me, pure and simple. I don't think I could have made it with the added demands on me as a mother and wife. I think I would have broken down completely.
I know I'm messing my son up less than I would have without therapy. I know my marriage is on firmer ground. And I'm at least somewhat productive.
Beyond that, I have become wiser I think. More accepting and tolerant of myself and others. More aware of my issues, yes, absolutely. And more able to work with them.
I don't think of myself as grounded, yet I do sometimes see in myself the groundedness that I associate with the thoroughly therapized. Sometimes. I guess I have a ways to go. :)
poster:Dinah
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