Posted by LynneDa on December 24, 2003, at 10:31:41
In reply to Re: Saturday, posted by geri122 on December 24, 2003, at 10:13:01
You're doing great, sweetie! Just keep pushing in the right direction. Slow but steady is just fine. Writing letters is the best way for you, it seems. I love email and writing cuz you can think about what you want to say and change it many times before printing it out or sending it. My husband and I even do that when emotions are too high and we know talking will just lead to an unproductive argument! Definitely, having your friend help you talk to your parents or anyone else is a plus. It'll help you stay on track in the conversation, keep you calm and lend credibility to what you have to say.
What are you doing for Christmas tomorrow? I'm at work now, but will be off til January 5 so won't be posting much. I will check in a few times however. I'll be curious to hear how you're doing! Try to plan activities and stick to them if you can. Being depressed and sad doesn't give you much energy, so you may have to force yourself to do things that you know will get you out of the house at least once a day!
I wish I could do more for you . . . never doubt that you will get through this. The valuable lessons are learned from the hard times more than the good. I truly believe that there's a plan for each of us and there's a lesson we're supposed to learn from everything we go through, hard as it is to see sometimes. What you're going through now will make you more insightful, stong and compassionate in the future. Just don't ever give up or give in!
I wish you a Merry Christmas with peace, joy and love! Take care Geri!
~ Lynne
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