I think I'm back

[shan64]

I've missed writing here, but I think I needed to get through this last year on my own. There was a time early on last year where I felt like I needed to talk or write about it frequently, but I honestly got talked out. It was very difficult for me to put into words what I was feeling after a while, and to be honest I got very tired of trying. I

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[lesli]

Yay, I'm so happy for you and the kids. A new year and a new decade...nothing but possibilities lie ahead for you.

I'm glad you're back.

[shan64]

Thanks Lesli :) I'm really glad to be back

[calm_n_chaos]

Welcome back! I have missed you on LJ. I can understand why you needed to be away from it though. I am glad you are doing well.

I experience loss last year too, one of my best friends, although it cannot even come close to losing a spouse. My experience with others was a bit different though. I had people tell me to just get over it and to not dwell. I had very few people I could even confide in so writing in LJ about it was one of the few outlets I had, and even then I felt the need to filter.

Here is to a better, brighter, and happier 2010!

*Hugs*

[shan64]

I think people who tell you how to handle what you're feeling mean well... but everyone is different and need to handle things in a way that helps them the most. One thing I found that helped me sort things out for myself was a website called griefshare.org. They have some daily emails that are great.

Thanks for the welcome back Lynn :)

[calm_n_chaos]

Thanks for the site suggestion Shan. I will check it out.

[fragbert]

I am amazed at your strength, and proud to be your friend. Also, I can't tell you how happy I an when I get to tell people about "my best friend Shan that I've known for almost 20 years".

I am a lucky person to have you in my life.

[shan64]

Thank you sweetie... not just for what you said, but for everything. Love you :)

[manoman]

How nice to see you writing here. You were missed. on't kno0w if you picked up on it but we sold our house in NY and moved near Plymouth, MA. We love it here. Hugs for you.

[shan64]

Hi Stan! I did see that you had moved to Plymouth. I can definitely understand why you'd love it there... it's one of my favorite places in New England too :) I'm going to try to come up for a long weekend in August, maybe I'll get a chance to say hello while I'm there.

[gillian16]

Beautifully written. So happy to know you. Here's to a year full of possibility. xo

[shan64]

Thank you :) I really hope things start looking up for you too. I don't know exactly what you're going through, but I know exactly what you mean when you say you haven't stayed put on one emotion long enough to explain it to anyone. *Hugs*