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Re: mneme
Naut, thank you.. I know, and I'm grateful for that ..
posted by
mneme
on June 5, 2009 at 10:52 PM
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mneme
Sometimes, in the presence of pain, the best response is gentle, sympathetic silence...
posted by
Nautikos
on June 5, 2009 at 8:11 AM
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Re: mneme
Thanks Troosha - I'm not angry very often. Mostly I miss the ease of interaction that we used to have, and I'm just having to get used to life without that, however much I might not like it.
posted by
mneme
on June 3, 2009 at 8:18 PM
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Re: mneme
Thanks Wiley, you have been a real support too, I haven't forgotten your very kind emails at some difficult times. Sometimes I think I should just draw a line and stop talking, because it always makes me cry, which I hate, LOL. Let go, let God - one of the wisest things I 've ever heard. I also like this:
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not upon your own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6
posted by
mneme
on June 3, 2009 at 8:15 PM
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Thanks Merkie - it also helps me realise I wasn't imagining how unusual my marriage was..
posted by
mneme
on June 3, 2009 at 8:08 PM
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Thanks, Sam... the counselling is to do with getting over the shock, coming after some prolonged abuse, which I'd left behind me. For the first few weeks here I didn't know if I should try to put my family back together. It didn't take too many encounters with my husband's flare-ups to know that I couldn't be expected to, and I stopped trying to convince myself that I should. I don't want to feel the need to talk it through with any potential new (male) friends.
I have to learn how to put my trust back in God's hands, and to not feel like this is the end of my useful and productive life. Before I can get back out there into the community, however, I have to get myself back on top of things, so that's what this is mostly about.
posted by
mneme
on June 3, 2009 at 8:07 PM
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I am glad you have counseling tomorrow, too! You are going to get through this! I appreciate the fact that you don't want to drag a new friend through this, but maybe he is here to help you! sam
posted by
sam444
on June 3, 2009 at 6:38 PM
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counselling is so essential and an
independent person has no preconceived ideas about your situation Great plan ,best wishes . We have all experienced the need!
posted by
merkie
on June 3, 2009 at 9:00 AM
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mneme
Ahhhhhhh, at last, I'm so happy to read the word counselling. That works, and so does your poetry luv.
posted by
WileyJohn
on June 3, 2009 at 8:50 AM
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mneme
I’m sure anyone who is close to you tells you “the anger will subside” – and it does. You’d e be surprised at how many of us are walking around with a muddled mind-set. Seeing someone, without agenda or expectation, might be the diversion or peaceful escape you need right now. Don’t under estimate the healing power of someone simply showing they care. Sometimes, during a time of self-bashing or second guessing ourselves, it can serve as a reminder of all our good qualities.
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Troosha
on June 3, 2009 at 6:49 AM
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