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Posted by alexandra_k on August 14, 2005, at 22:34:21
Hello. I know you don't really post very much any more and I just wanted to say that I miss your posts. I used to look for them. I think some stuff went down for you a while back and I didn't really know what to say at the time, but I wanted to say that now.
We had some interesting conversations about the US and DID and stuff, and I miss those.
Hope things are going well for you. And therapy. Be well.
Posted by Pfinstegg on August 14, 2005, at 23:17:47
In reply to Pfinstegg, posted by alexandra_k on August 14, 2005, at 22:34:21
I really appreciate your thinking of me. As my analysis got deeper, the younger parts of me became much more prominent, with the grown-up me almost disappearing. That was a very difficult time, really experiencing all the past abuse as if it were happening in the present. It made me feel very alone and untrusting- even to the point of not really trusting people here on Babble. Things are getting a good bit better now- perhaps those young parts are really getting the chance to grow through their connection to my analyst, and the work we have been doing together. I feel so lucky to have found him, as he's a nationally recognized expert on dissociative disorders (USA), including ego state disorders, whch is what I have.
I have lurked a bit, though, and have been really struck by the positive changes I see in your posts. You seem much more reflective, and less thrown off by various emotional storms. It's so good to see. I hope that's really true! Anyway, your intelligence and thoughtfulness really do show through a lot.
Thank you so much for checking in with me!
Posted by messadivoce on August 15, 2005, at 0:01:21
In reply to Thank you, Alexandra!, posted by Pfinstegg on August 14, 2005, at 23:17:47
So glad to see you!!! I'm glad you're making headway in therapy...sounds encouraging. I hope you are able to post more and more often, but if you can't, I understand. Thanks for stopping in. :-)
Voce
Posted by alexandra_k on August 15, 2005, at 0:14:58
In reply to Thank you, Alexandra!, posted by Pfinstegg on August 14, 2005, at 23:17:47
Hey. I think I understand... Not that I've done any of that stuff yet. But then that is because I need to function and worry that if we move too fast that I'll lose that. I dunno if you can do it slowely or what... Time will tell I guess.
I get a bit mistrustful sometimes too. With Babble even. It seems to pass for me though. I'm glad it has passed a bit for you. You are appreciated here, you know :-)
I'm still up and down a bit. Though I think I have been doing pretty well lately. Mostly because I've stopped tutoring. That was really taking it out of me. Still have deadlines though, and got roped into taking a couple tuts for someone this week. Still, a guest appearance is a lot different from taking responsibility for the tutoring for the whole course. I'll just let 'em at it (easy enough with an ethics course) and content be damned.
:-)
Posted by jadah on August 15, 2005, at 18:31:00
In reply to Pfinstegg, posted by alexandra_k on August 14, 2005, at 22:34:21
I MISS YOU TOO! DONT BE A STRANGER!
Posted by Pfinstegg on August 15, 2005, at 21:15:02
In reply to Re: I MISS YOU TOO Pfinstegg, posted by jadah on August 15, 2005, at 18:31:00
I'm here! I'm so sorry about the ordeal you are going through. From what you've been writing here, your therapy sounds as though it has really helped you grow a lot, and maintain it all through your cancer treatment. I'm glad your therapist is with you- it does show that there can be exceptions to even the most usual rules. You are showing so much courage- and I know many people here are keeping you in their hearts and prayers.
I haven't made as many gains as you have (yet), but I would love to during the next few years.
Posted by Pfinstegg on August 15, 2005, at 21:30:32
In reply to :-) » Pfinstegg, posted by alexandra_k on August 15, 2005, at 0:14:58
I have to admit my confidence (I teach too) really fell off a lot when I began trying to accept and work with my younger ego states. But I really needed to do it, and things are getting better now. I need to work hard at comforting and supporting the younger states, who feel the abuse was their fault, and have quite a lot of self-hatred. I have to admit honestly that I don't like this situation at all, but the ego states are really there, and I do have to accept that this is my job. My analyst is wonderful, but he can't do it all. He's made it clear that this is a job for both of us!
Posted by alexandra_k on August 16, 2005, at 16:14:57
In reply to Re: :-) » alexandra_k, posted by Pfinstegg on August 15, 2005, at 21:30:32
Glad it sounds like you are doing better :-)
I'm kind of plodding along...
Getting there though I suppose.
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