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Posted by crushedout on September 5, 2006, at 11:18:57
Things are going really well for me and I'm very happy right now. The list of wonderful things in my life is so long that I don't even know if I can remember them all:1. I'm in a really healthy relationship with a very sweet woman and I think it could really be something lasting. We've only been dating for six weeks but it feels very solid.
2. I love my job and I feel respected and appreciated at work. I work very few hours and I call all the shots and I love it that way.
3. I'm making a nice living and feel very comfortable in terms of money.
4. I have a bunch of great friends whom I see often and whom I'm always happy to see and vice versa.
5. I drink and smoke pot in moderation as opposed to all the time as I was doing recently (this is kind of a miracle).
6. I don't feel anxious or depressed! I don't understand why but it's gone away. Things that stressed me out enormously before just don't anymore and I'm usually happy to be alive.
Finally: 7. Therapy is really good. Last week I was telling my T how happy I've been and at the end of the session she just paused and exclaimed, "How nice!" I felt she was really happy for me and it felt so good.
I don't know what to make of it all or how my life turned around so much so fast but I'm really enjoying it and I don't see any reason why it can't last.
I hope this doesn't make anyone nauseated. If it makes you feel any better I was very miserable for a very long time.
Hugs to everyone.
crushedout
Posted by crushedout on September 5, 2006, at 11:20:34
In reply to My life is truly wonderful, posted by crushedout on September 5, 2006, at 11:18:57
whom I've had for about four months. He's old (like maybe 18!--a rescue). But he acts like a kitten and he's adorable and the light of my life. He makes me so happy.
Posted by curtm on September 5, 2006, at 11:35:23
In reply to My life is truly wonderful, posted by crushedout on September 5, 2006, at 11:18:57
It is good to hear that you are feeling much better than before. Remember to come back here for support if you feel yourself coming down. We'll be here.
Curt
Posted by Fallsfall on September 5, 2006, at 15:09:41
In reply to My life is truly wonderful, posted by crushedout on September 5, 2006, at 11:18:57
I love a success story!
You worked hard for this. Good job, and enjoy!
Posted by Dinah on September 5, 2006, at 16:28:35
In reply to My life is truly wonderful, posted by crushedout on September 5, 2006, at 11:18:57
Posted by happyflower on September 5, 2006, at 18:06:08
In reply to My life is truly wonderful, posted by crushedout on September 5, 2006, at 11:18:57
Good stories are great to hear! ;-) Keep up the hard work!
Posted by muffled on September 5, 2006, at 20:13:14
In reply to My life is truly wonderful, posted by crushedout on September 5, 2006, at 11:18:57
Posted by finelinebob on September 5, 2006, at 20:46:19
In reply to I forgot to mention my new kitty, posted by crushedout on September 5, 2006, at 11:20:34
> whom I've had for about four months. He's old (like maybe 18!--a rescue). But he acts like a kitten and he's adorable and the light of my life. He makes me so happy.
You haven't been chewing on the catnip, have you?
;^)
=^P
flb
Posted by All Done on September 6, 2006, at 18:24:17
In reply to My life is truly wonderful, posted by crushedout on September 5, 2006, at 11:18:57
Wow! How fantastic, crushed!
I remember when you posted about the difficult times. It was so hard. Now, you're getting much of the happiness you deserve.
((((crushed and kitty))))
Laurie
Posted by crushedout on September 6, 2006, at 18:31:18
In reply to Re: My life is truly wonderful » crushedout, posted by All Done on September 6, 2006, at 18:24:17
yeah, things were so hard for so long. i really never thought i'd feel this good. and i'm sure there will still be hard times ahead. but it's nice to be happy for the moment.thanks, laurie! (and everyone else)
Posted by crushedout on September 7, 2006, at 8:43:00
In reply to Re: My life is truly wonderful » All Done, posted by crushedout on September 6, 2006, at 18:31:18
I don't think this is some kind of artificial high I'm on. Things are still not perfect by any means. The love I'm feeling for this new person in my life is not that ridiculously crazy kind of love (I think I may have outgrown that) but something kind of more serious and solid. I still cry sometimes and get depressed for moments. The difference is that now it passes after a couple hours and I am able to feel joy again, and function. I also still feel a lot of confusing feelings for my T--which I've been avoiding talking about with her, but I'm aware of in myself. This new relationship, actually, stirs a lot of them up.
I just didn't want y'all to think I was delirious or something. 'Cause I'm not.
Posted by Poet on September 7, 2006, at 9:10:48
In reply to I just want to clarify, posted by crushedout on September 7, 2006, at 8:43:00
Hi Crushedout,
Fantastic. Therapy is going well. You have a girlfriend. You have a cat. Life seems to be going great for you and you deserve to feel good about yourself.
Poet
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