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Posted by crushedout on October 21, 2007, at 13:28:08
I haven't been around in a long time--haven't even been reading, sorry. I don't know why but there are times I just need to take babble breaks.I've been dealing with heaps of sh*t in my life these days, but I have to say how lucky I'm feeling in the midst of it all. My stepmother sent me the loveliest email yesterday telling me she knows I am 36 and very independent but that she really thinks I should lean on my family more, and that she wants to not only provide moral and financial support but also do errands for me or whatever I need. It was the most beautiful thing she's ever said to me. I was moved to tears.
On top of that, old friends are coming out of the woodwork. It's so weird how bad things happening in your life can turn good. Just wanted to share my moment of gratitude with you all. I do miss you and think of you often.
crushedout
Posted by crushedout on October 21, 2007, at 13:58:23
In reply to hi everyone, posted by crushedout on October 21, 2007, at 13:28:08
I'm still seeing the "new" therapist (we're coming up on three years now) and while I'm frustrated with the pace of it, she is really good in so many ways. And I guess it's just good knowing that I have her in my corner.
And as for the old T, all I feel for her is pity and contempt. That's really a pretty amazing contrast from where I was years ago, and while it took WAY TOO LONG to happen, it did happen. The feelings went away--I am no longer under her creepy spell. (Also, I got her to stop blogging: yay.) Just one more thing to be grateful for. A big one, really.
Posted by Raindancer on October 21, 2007, at 18:37:27
In reply to hi everyone, posted by crushedout on October 21, 2007, at 13:28:08
Posted by Daisym on October 22, 2007, at 22:56:09
In reply to hi everyone, posted by crushedout on October 21, 2007, at 13:28:08
Hi crushed,
You sound like you've made some great changes, particularly in your outlook. I understand how frustrating the slow pace of therapy can be.
I hope you are OK - I sense some medical or other issue is around. I'll keep you in my thoughts!
Posted by crushedout on October 23, 2007, at 13:26:51
In reply to Re: hi everyone » crushedout, posted by Daisym on October 22, 2007, at 22:56:09
Thanks, Daisy. There are SO many different issues right now. One is my insurance company (this has been an ongoing problem) not paying for ANY of my therapy when they are clearly responsible for it. It's a constant, very upsetting battle. And that is only one thing on my plate right now. Sorry to whine.The good news is (in addition to the friends and family, and being over the ex-T, which is of course huge): yesterday I got a 30% raise at my job, which I've been asking for but did not expect to receive, so I was planning to quit. One other huge stressor that is now gone. So things keep looking up.
thank you for keeping me in your thoughts--it seems to be working.
Posted by Dinah on October 24, 2007, at 9:34:33
In reply to hi everyone, posted by crushedout on October 21, 2007, at 13:28:08
It's nice to see you. I'm sorry things aren't going well. But it's nice that friends are rallying. And what your stepmother said was incredible. Did you know how really terrific she was?
Posted by crushedout on October 24, 2007, at 12:44:31
In reply to Re: hi everyone » crushedout, posted by Dinah on October 24, 2007, at 9:34:33
Hi Dinah,
Thanks. I agree--my stepmother's email was just so wonderfully supportive. And the sad part is that no, I did not realize how wonderful she was. I have always given her a very hard time and had trouble believing she cared and have doubted her motives from Day 1. This has been changing recently--we've been growing closer--all this after 30 years of her being my stepmom!
But I let her know how much it meant to me, and I think she knows how grateful I am to her. It makes all the difference sometimes just to know you have support.
> It's nice to see you. I'm sorry things aren't going well. But it's nice that friends are rallying. And what your stepmother said was incredible. Did you know how really terrific she was?
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