My Friend, the Tums Bottle

[beingcricket]

We've gotten close lately, Tums and me. (For those that don't like these long-ish posts (or emotional ones, 'cause this one's a doozie), move along. "You don't see ANYthing..." Others, please click to

Comments

[nyclaura]

Thank you for sharing and for being brave enough to think about how these things have impacted you and your development. Having insight into this past history will go a long way towards helping you cope, accept, and move from it in a healthy way.

Take things one step at a time and know that you're doing hard work here so it's ok to stop, regroup, take it slow.

You are your own person now with strengths and weaknesses and you're doing a great job improving on the strengths and working on the weaknesses. You WILL get there.

All the best to you.

[beingcricket]

Thank you so much for this. I am working on it, and I'm trying to remember that I can't figure it all out in a day. I appreciate the encouragement. Thank you. :)

[carrieb]

Oh Cristy, this makes me want to cry for you. I am so sad that there are little children in the world going through horrible things like that. I am glad you have a counselor and hope you continue to see him/her. The points s/he made were right on the money. You are great! No one is out to berate you or punish you for not updating your journal or failing to meet some unknown expectation. I know there is nothing I can say. Your step-father twisted you up, and good. Whoa. I just want you to know I read this all and I hope that you are able to break through the barriers he put up for you and claim the success that you so richly deserve.

[helloheather]

Ditto on this, Cristy. I am here, I read everything, and I'm seconding everything Carrie says here.

*hugs*

[beingcricket]

Thank you!! *receiving hugs gladly* :)

[beingcricket]

It means so much to feel support from all of you like this. Thank you for the reassurances and cheerleading! :)

[khixan]

What nyclaura said, with this added - it's all good to take 2 steps forward and one back :) That has always been my pattern. Progress, but often bumpy. Cheers!

[beingcricket]

You know, sometimes I need to remind myself that that's okay. It helps to know I'm not the only one who does that. :) Thank you!

[wallybat]

thanks for sharing cristy. i'm glad you are seeing a counselor, she seems to have some good ideas. *hugs*

[beingcricket]

It means so much that you do! Thank you for being here. :)

[beingcricket]

Me, too! :) You guys are so amazing. Thank you.

[deetour]

Aw, Cristy, I'm so sorry you have to deal with all of this but you are very brave and strong. Thanks for sharing that, it always helps to get it out, I think. At least to get it out of the head when it's just in there causing stress.

Knowing what stress and anxiety feels like I feel your pain and I'm sending you lots of positive thoughts. I'm sure you'll beat this :)

[beingcricket]

Thank you so much! It does help. It's incredible to have people like you to encourage me to keep at it. Thank you!! :)