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Re: Dinah, hang in there!!! You wonderful person, you!

Posted by gardenergirl on August 31, 2005, at 12:44:21

In reply to Dinah, hang in there!!! You wonderful person, you! » Dinah, posted by JenStar on August 31, 2005, at 12:27:54

Dinah,

I don't know what else to say beyond what I said in my email reply.

I hope you can feel the love and support we all have for you. You deserve all of that and more. Please allow us to hold you.

And all the what-if's and potential changes....all you can do is tackle them one at a time. I'm sure it's all very overwhelming. Just one moment at a time is all you are required to do.

((((dinah))))

Please let us know how we can help. And I believe your privacy is still very safe. It's a big area out there.

gg

 

Re: I wish I were dead » Dinah

Posted by fairywings on August 31, 2005, at 12:46:51

In reply to I wish I were dead, posted by Dinah on August 31, 2005, at 2:36:16

I'm so so sorry Dinah. I will be thinking of you and you will be on my heart. If there's anything that I can do, please let me know. I'd do anything if I could. I will keep a good thought that you won't lose your T.

((((((((((hugs))))))))))
fw

 

Re: I wish I were dead » Dinah

Posted by rainbowbrite on August 31, 2005, at 12:58:08

In reply to I wish I were dead, posted by Dinah on August 31, 2005, at 2:36:16

awww Dinah,

Im so sorry. Hang in there, the phone option sounds good if he will do it.
Im thinking of you

rain

 

Re: I wish I were dead » Dinah

Posted by javableue on August 31, 2005, at 15:51:03

In reply to I wish I were dead, posted by Dinah on August 31, 2005, at 2:36:16

Dinah, I'm so sorry this has happened. I hope things get worked out soon enough. You're in my thoughts. Please stay safe.

 

Re: I wish I were dead

Posted by happyflower on August 31, 2005, at 15:54:10

In reply to Re: I wish I were dead » Dinah, posted by javableue on August 31, 2005, at 15:51:03

Please be careful, keep safe, and don't give up hope. You will be okay. I am sure your T is just freaked out about everything. (((((Dinah))))

 

(((Dinah))) (nm)

Posted by Emily Elizabeth on August 31, 2005, at 16:03:36

In reply to Re: I wish I were dead » Dinah, posted by rainbowbrite on August 31, 2005, at 12:58:08

 

Re: I wish I were dead » Dinah

Posted by Damos on August 31, 2005, at 16:59:39

In reply to I wish I were dead, posted by Dinah on August 31, 2005, at 2:36:16

(((((Dinah & Family)))))

I can only echo the thoughts of everyone else Dinah. I'm so glad you and your family are okay. Just know you're in my thoughts and if there is anything, anything at all I can do just let me know.

 

We love you, Dinah » Dinah

Posted by 10derHeart on August 31, 2005, at 17:43:05

In reply to I wish I were dead, posted by Dinah on August 31, 2005, at 2:36:16

Okay, these people in this dumb coffee shop (free wireless I-net) are seeing me cry, but, f___ them, they are safe and warm and dry up here in the heartland.

You're worth buckets of tears to your precious son and husband and your T. and all of US!!!!!

Dinah, like I think happyflower said, don't forget your T. is probably as freaked out or more than you are....doesn't his wife have some medical issues? That may be also making him nuts....

You've NOT lost him. He's alive and he cares about you. Try to slow down the panic just a tiny, tiny bit if you can. (I know, I know what the h*ll do I know...I'm not there..)

What can we do? Is there anythng? You are so strong....you've been through so much already in the past year, it must seem unbearable, but I believe in you. I really do.

You telling us it's hard not to hurt yourself is already better than just doing it. I hope somehow you can gain strength from us all.

I wish I could think of something else even a little brilliant to say, but that won't happen. Besides, it's time to give some more dirty looks to these folks who think I can't sniffle and tear up repeatedly in public!!

I'm praying. I have friends in Biloxi, and I can't find out a freakin' thing for sure yet. But it'll be better, it WILL be better.

Hug that boy, hard and often! (((Dinah)))

 

Re: I wish I were dead » Dinah

Posted by Tamar on August 31, 2005, at 18:50:15

In reply to I wish I were dead, posted by Dinah on August 31, 2005, at 2:36:16

(((((Dinah)))))

I’m so, so sorry.

This is awful: for you; for everyone.

I think I understand your fears. I haven’t walked in your shoes, but if your therapist isn’t sure he’s returning, I can imagine you’re feeling devastated.

You haven’t lost him yet. Hang in there.

If there’s anything at all I can do, just say the word.

Big hugs,
Tamar

 

Re: I'm glad you're alive » Dinah

Posted by littleone on August 31, 2005, at 21:29:37

In reply to I wish I were dead, posted by Dinah on August 31, 2005, at 2:36:16

It sounds like your T has been very shaken up by what you've all been through. Which is totally okay. He's human too.

But he *will* find his feet again soon.

And he *won't* leave you.

He knows how important he is to you. He knows how devastating it would be for you to lose him.

He *won't* let that happen.

Remember when he was looking at that other job - he wasn't going to leave you then. He was going to *make* time for you.

He'll *make* time for you now too.

You're not going to lose your most valuable stool leg.

 

Re: I wish I were dead

Posted by sleepygirl on August 31, 2005, at 22:17:08

In reply to I wish I were dead, posted by Dinah on August 31, 2005, at 2:36:16

Oh sweetheart, I am so sorry, and I wish you great comfort right now. I am so glad you're alive. Please hang in there, you are so loved here. I am so sorry. Please keep talking to us!

 

I wish i could reply to each of you

Posted by Dinah on August 31, 2005, at 22:41:10

In reply to Re: I wish I were dead, posted by sunny10 on August 31, 2005, at 9:25:11

But today has been horrible and continues to grow worse.

My therapist sent me a relatively upbeat email four hours ago that had me a bit unsure of some of the terminology he used, but relatively sure he wanted to see me. He asked how I wanted to go about it. But he just now sent me a much less optimistic email that had me replying to him that I cared about him, and that if he didn't need the extra stress right now, I didn't in any way want to add to that. And that I didn't mind not seeing him short term.

I want to die.

 

((Dinah))

Posted by zenhussy on August 31, 2005, at 23:01:27

In reply to I wish i could reply to each of you, posted by Dinah on August 31, 2005, at 22:41:10

completely lacking words. stunned.

((Dinah))

believing in you.

__zh

 

Re: I wish i could reply to each of you » Dinah

Posted by JenStar on August 31, 2005, at 23:03:31

In reply to I wish i could reply to each of you, posted by Dinah on August 31, 2005, at 22:41:10

hi Dinah,
It will get better. This shall pass. It WILL get better.

Your husband, your son need you whole and in one piece! And we all here at Babble care about you very much and want you to be OK.

Please, please stay strong in yourself and fight any urges you have to hurt yourself. You're a strong wonderful person and you WILL survive this.

How are the animals? Were you able to take you dogs with you to safety? Can you see a doctor in an emergency basis and get some stronger meds to help you through this panic and depression?

Take care.
JenStar

 

He sent me a calmer one

Posted by Dinah on August 31, 2005, at 23:38:09

In reply to ((Dinah)), posted by zenhussy on August 31, 2005, at 23:01:27

Maybe I'm good for him.

I hate to say it, but he sounds in more distress than I am.

But that's ok. An upset mommy is better than none at all.

He's going to try to see me soon. And I'll play it by ear from there. Maybe i won't have to die.

 

Re: He sent me a calmer one(((Dinah))) » Dinah

Posted by LadyBug on August 31, 2005, at 23:51:31

In reply to He sent me a calmer one, posted by Dinah on August 31, 2005, at 23:38:09

Oh Dinah,
I feel your pain! I hope you can see him soon! And I hope things are alright with your home etc.
You are in my thoughts and prayers that you will be comforted and kept safe in the arms of his love, (in your mind if only that)
Many hugs~~~~
Hang on Dinah, tomorrow has to be a brighter day.
I'm rootin for ya!! Thanks for the updates, I appreciate hearing how you are doing in all of this. It makes me put things into perspective.
Many blessings comin at ya! I wish you well.

LadyBug

 

Re: He sent me a calmer one » Dinah

Posted by orchid on September 1, 2005, at 0:02:24

In reply to He sent me a calmer one, posted by Dinah on August 31, 2005, at 23:38:09

(((((Dinah))))
I hope things work out well for you.

Take Care.

You will be in my thoughts.

 

Re: He sent me a calmer one

Posted by Tabitha on September 1, 2005, at 0:27:08

In reply to He sent me a calmer one, posted by Dinah on August 31, 2005, at 23:38:09

(((Dinah))) The situation sounds truly overwhelming, but I believe you'll get through it somehow. I think you're more resilient than you realize. Just hang on!

 

((((Dinah))))

Posted by crushedout on September 1, 2005, at 0:33:06

In reply to He sent me a calmer one, posted by Dinah on August 31, 2005, at 23:38:09


I'm glad you got on the internet. And that you're feeling better about your T. For now, I guess.

It's amazing how much love you have here, really. Please don't leave us. We would miss you way more than you can imagine.

I can relate to the way you're feeling though. I'm just starting to get attached to this T and my insurance is running out in two months at which point I have no idea how I'm going to pay for therapy. I'm feeling the panic tonight for some reason. Most of the time I've been trying not to think about it.

But maybe I'll just find a way to scrimp and save if therapy is really that important to me. You do it. You just make it a priority. And now there's a risk that you won't even have that option and of course you're terrified of that. I can totally understand. I have a feeling the worst won't happen but I hate the fear of it, anyway. For you, or me. I'm just thinking in general.

I'm babbling.

Sorry.

We love you, Dinah.

 

Re: He sent me a calmer one » Dinah

Posted by fairywings on September 1, 2005, at 6:47:09

In reply to He sent me a calmer one, posted by Dinah on August 31, 2005, at 23:38:09

I'm thinking of you and hoping you can see
him soon. Take good care of yourself and
try not to do anything you don't have to do,
I mean don't add any more stress than you
already have.
((((hugs))))
fw

 

Re: I wish I were dead

Posted by pegasus on September 1, 2005, at 9:46:05

In reply to I wish I were dead, posted by Dinah on August 31, 2005, at 2:36:16

Oh dear Dinah. This is heartbreaking. I sincerely hope that you do not lose your beloved therapist. I can't help believing that after all you've been through together, you will find some way to continue your relationship. Even if it does end up changing (worst case scenario only! hopefully you will get your therapy back in it's entirety!). I am so glad that you are communicating with him, and that he's being up front with you about what this may mean for him and you. And most of all, that you and he are still supporting each other right now.

Please keep us updated as you can. I am thinking about you constantly. You have not lost your therapist right now. He is still there with you as much as he can be, and his concern is with you.

many safe hugs

peg

 

I haven't heard from him today

Posted by Dinah on September 1, 2005, at 22:16:57

In reply to Re: I wish I were dead, posted by pegasus on September 1, 2005, at 9:46:05

But I'm feeling marginally more optimistic. Unless I hear I'm terminated, I think I'll survive. We've started making plans for the next few months. Houston or Little Rock, probably, because of my husband's company. But at least he's got a job.

I'm shocked at how busy we've been. I've had less time than usual on the internet. I thought I'd be stuck here with time on my hands. No such luck.

I reached a boss, need to reach a few more. The plan from that one seems to be to start work when we get back, and not to worry in the meantime.

So maybe I'll get a chance to be a housewife for a while. Husband says not to worry short term. And maybe it'll help my burnout.

Downside is that I'm coming down with what feels like a cold. And my car doesn't seem fixed properly. It never rains but pours.

But I can get through anything but losing my therapist.

Thank you everyone, so much, for caring.

 

Re: He sent me a calmer one » Dinah

Posted by Poet on September 1, 2005, at 22:26:33

In reply to He sent me a calmer one, posted by Dinah on August 31, 2005, at 23:38:09

Dinah,

Sorry, I have been in my own mental void and just saw your post.

Of course you are good for your therapist. You're good for us, too.

I am mentally sending you a gigantic sponge that will suck up all the water and bad things that Katrina left in her wake.

((((((((Dinah))))))))))))

Poet

 

Re: I haven't heard from him today

Posted by fairywings on September 2, 2005, at 6:30:00

In reply to I haven't heard from him today, posted by Dinah on September 1, 2005, at 22:16:57


Good news that your husband still has a job Dinah, and that you have some short term plans going. I'm glad that you're busy too, it will make time pass more quickly with less time for worry. How's your son doing?
It's good to hear that your boss says not to worry. That must take a load off your mind, maybe your husband is right, time to regroup.

Will be thinking about you.
fw

 

Re: I haven't heard from him today » Dinah

Posted by Tabitha on September 2, 2005, at 12:38:24

In reply to I haven't heard from him today, posted by Dinah on September 1, 2005, at 22:16:57

Thanks for letting us know all that, Dinah. I feel better knowing that you & hubby & son have a plan. And I'm hoping the time off work will do you good.


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