Posted by Nadezda on January 4, 2009, at 16:18:51
In reply to Dad fell, needs surgery, think I'm okay?, posted by gardenergirl on January 4, 2009, at 10:02:49
I'm sorry to hear about your Dad, gardenergirl. That is difficult. But stuffing feelings as you call it isn't necessarily a bad thing, if you need to-- sometimes it helps you get through a bad time and still be of use to others-- when they need you most. When the time comes, I'm sure you process everything that's happened. And the things that you accomplish because you're not overwhelmed will help later, too.
Maybe it's not really stuffing them, but knowing how and when to let them surface, and when you need to be functioning, instead of feeling.
I admire your willingness to be there for your Dad. It's really a hard thing, no matter how strong you feel. It'll be very much worth it, to have this time with him.
But I'm really sorry to hear that he's not doing well. I hope he comes through the operation and recovery and that his spirits are good.
I'll definitely be thinking of you..
Nadezda
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