Posted by annierose on March 1, 2007, at 18:19:10
In reply to Re: update » annierose, posted by Jost on March 1, 2007, at 17:27:18
Honore -
Thank you so much. I agree wholeheartedly with what you wrote. I do believe that her intention was to point out a part of my personality that could affect the way others view me.
And yes, I believe that when I get angry, I "can" run with it. I just don't believe in this situation I was running. In fact, I was doing the opposite, I was being reflective and considering very much what she was saying. And still am. I wished she would have picked another example to work on my anger with --- just a few weeks prior I went CRAZY when the school systems canceled two days of school due to cold weather. Seriously, I have lived in this state for 40ish years and they NEVER close schools due to cold - it's Michigan for heavens sake. Since "snow days" are built into the school calendar, they decided to use them up before spring arrives. As a working mother - it put me in a bad mood FAST. That would have been a great day to pull apart my anger - even as I was angry - I realized it was an over reaction but I felt justified.
>>>If she has shown real caring, it's still there. Don't disregard that, because it's not something one comes by so easily. <<<<<<
I agree. It's a good reminder.
Something good has come of this too. My husband - (we have been experiencing a lot of difficulty the past few years) has been overwhelmingly supportive and brought gentle humor to my therapy drama. I'm reminded that he can make me laugh like no other. Now if I can only get him to therapy ....
Thank you!
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