Posted by TexasChic on June 25, 2004, at 15:03:07
In reply to This time the paranoia was justified, posted by TexasChic on June 24, 2004, at 8:34:03
Well, I had a really good talk with my friend. The best part was she told me all these times we've had disagreements, that they were not because I'm paranoid, but instead because: we're both moody girls, we work next to each other 40 hours a week and then hang out on weekends, and when you throw PMS into the mix, voila! I really had felt all our previous problems were due to me being paranoid and irrational, which I know at least some of them were. And I really thought she must be sick to death with me and my emotional rollercoaster. But apparently she has been way more understanding and non-judgemental than I gave her credit for. So I'm very happy about this.
On another note, I was approved for the apartment I put in an application for, so I've made the first step towards moving out on my own! I'm 34 and have never lived by myself. This is something I've been trying to do for the last 2 years, ever since my Mom moved in with me and my Grandmother. She has made me absolutely miserable be cause of her narcissim or OCPD, I'm not sure which. But basically she wants things her way with no exceptions, and could even get abusive about it. Luckily she is not that way with my Grandmother, so I feel safe about letting her take over as Grandmother's caregiver. It took me so long after she moved in because I had a hard time believing I could live on my own and support myself. But I finally reached my limit with my mom and got the courage to do it! I'm excited and scared all at the same time. I can't wait to be already moved in.Yea!
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