Posted by ClearSkies on October 22, 2014, at 16:37:33
I am transitioning to living on the opposite side of the continent. I made the trip easily with my cat Psycho, who calmly snuggled under the seat at my feet. I did keep checking to make certain she was doing OK. She remained inert until the cart with warm food passed, and at that point she started to talk. Some kibble and water in a portable dish satisfied her and she resumed her Zen pose until we safely arrived at our new home.
I meet with a possible new therapist this Friday, knowing that this is no time to stop the therapeutic process. There is also a psychiatric nurse on staff to handle medication issues. I won't extrapolate any farther ahead :-)
Visits back to the east coast will be necessary as the divorce process is ongoing. I feel as if I gave myself an enormous gift by leaving the state where I had been so unhappy for the entire duration of my living there. Already I am enjoying being able to walk and cycle along a beautiful river path...something I haven't been able to do unless on holiday all this time. Just the geographical return to a healthy environment is a vast improvement. I have gone DANCING, for goodness' sake. My family is close by. I am so relieved.
Putting myself first is unfamiliar, but feels right, finally. This, I know, is progress in itself.
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