IrmaJean Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 How is everyone feeling today? How is your therapy progressing? Struggles or gains? If it helps to express yourself, we're here to listen.I am feeling well this AM. I find that I'm always working on myself and growing. This is a positive thing. I still struggle from time to time, but I am feeling more and more content and at peace with myself. I want to thank our community members for sharing a part of their lives here. I would also like to thank members for their continued support and care. I wish everyone here a healing day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanrucas Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 I am doing as well as expected I guess considering the situation. I have no income and living off $200.00 in food stamps a month, never thought I would reach this level..but mom keeps on going, so the income is dropping I have cut back on relief caregivers as much as I dare, only spend a couple of hours out of the house during the week. So every day is a continueing day of survival. I am doing the best I can to take care of myself.Fortunately I have good support and good people that try to help when they can..this has really taken its toll on me. But on the otherside of all this I have awaken to many things and have managed with good support to let go of many trauma's that I have been caring on my shoulders and feeding and keeping alive, I have managed to put them in the past where they belong. I do have a chance at a new life and a new beginning, its work in progress, but getting there in small steps. I have met a wonderful man who supports me both emotionally and spiritually..we hope to be together soon. He loves mom and wants to help. I have learned to open my heart to new possibilites in a time of such despair..go figure. Anyway a new day, and back to the care of mom, my full time job and the love I have for her keeps me going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrmaJean Posted January 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Thank you for your update, Shanrucas. I'm sorry that things are so tough with your mom and with finances. You're undoubtedly a very strong and special person and a loving daughter. I do hope you are able to get some respite from the constant care of your mother. I'm glad you are also trying to take care of yourself. That is so very important.I do have a chance at a new life and a new beginning' date=' its work in progress, but getting there in small steps. I have met a wonderful man who supports me both emotionally and spiritually..we hope to be together soon. He loves mom and wants to help. I have learned to open my heart to new possibilites in a time of such despair..go figure. Anyway a new day, and back to the care of mom, my full time job and the love I have for her keeps me going.[/quote']It's great that you are able to see your own progress. Good for you on the healing work! And how nice that you have a special man in your life now. Opening your heart to new possibilities...that's a beautiful thought. Thank you for sharing. Take gentle care of yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetSue Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Im doing Blurumphiefied!!!(if thats not a word then it should be - and if writing it makes it a word then it is now :cool:)Im still breathing - which apparently means Im still alive, lucky me Sorry maybe I shouldnt reply to thesesorts of posts when Im like this - BUT too late now - I just did Hope that your okay Beth and that your day is kind to you.Take care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrmaJean Posted January 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Sue, it's good to express yourself honestly about how you're feeling. My mom used to make up words sometimes too when I was a kid. Kind of funny in retrospect because for the longest time I didn't even know they weren't actual words. I'm sorry you're feeling sad and frustrated. It's kind of you to wish others well when you're in so much pain yourself. There's a bright light inside you, Sue, and I hope you can offer that energy to yourself too. Wishing you serenity tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetSue Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Hey Beth, I reckon if yer mum made up a word then by all rights its still a word - just not everyone knows it yet Hows your day going Beth? Take care hun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrmaJean Posted January 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 My day is going well. I've been feeling vulnerable and emotional lately, but that's nothing new. I keep waking in the middle of the night with powerful and positive thoughts. :confused: It feels spiritual and healing, though, so I won't question it. Must be the effects of listening to Eckhart Tolle videos right before bed. I'm doing very well, just growing. Take care, fellow community members. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lana73 Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 My father in law passed away 2 days ago and today was his funeral. I did not have much emotions because we weren't really close. I went to visit him before he passed away and I was waiting for him to tell me how much he appreciates me. I also wanted him to apologize to me for never being there for me when I needed him the most, for not giving both of us a chance to get to know each other.He didn't. I am at peace with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetSue Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 {{{{hugs Lana }}}}maybe some things are better left unsaid hun.glad your doing ok Beth take care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lana73 Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Thanks Sue and you are right.... Plus I am very close with my husband's brother and his family who embraced me and made me part of their family.I hope all is well with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted January 28, 2012 Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Thanks Sue and you are right.... Plus I am very close with my husband's brother and his family who embraced me and made me part of their family.I hope all is well with you. This sounds wonderful Lana. I would think this positive outweighs the negative of your prior post above. I'm happy you have some support.C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrmaJean Posted January 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2012 Lana, I think it's a positive thing for you to acknowledge your feelings and needs. I'm sorry things didn't work out the way you'd hoped with your father-in-law. I hope you can appreciate yourself. I'm glad that your brother-in-law and his family are supportive of you. Athena, Sue, always good to see you. Take care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 I have for the last months felt a slip from being manic and depressed to feeling more apathic. I'm pretty jealous and bitter today, I started the day by oversleeping for something I had planned to do and then went back to sleep dreaming wonderful dreams that I wish I actually lived in, which made me a bit resentfull towards my real life today. I have however put serious thoughts into getting in touch with my psychiatrist whom I stopped seeing after missing one session and then failed to muster the energy to call, so there is some hope among the feelings as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrmaJean Posted February 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 It has been very quiet here recently and I was wondering how everyone has been feeling? I have had some stressful family stuff going on, but I am trying hard to manage. Other than that, I am doing very well. I wanted to check in with members of the community and say hello. I hope everyone has a healing day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lana73 Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 Hi Beth,Sorry that you are going through stressful times. I hope you have time to take a deep breath and take good care of yourself.I am doing ok.... work is so overwhelming. Other than that, things are good. Thanks for checking in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Im fine these days maybe a little lonely,but my anxiety is not so strong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanPsycho Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Learned a couple days ago that the Northeastern Center has dropped a few links on the mental health foodchain again. They changed their name and have sold off land they own so they can afford to pay their Staff. More and more refugees from the Northeastern Center are showing up at the Bowen Center to get services. It looks like it's the beginning of the end for the Northeastern Center. I guess the past several days haven't been too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrmaJean Posted February 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Lana, I'm glad things are good with you. Work can be crazy sometimes for me too. I hope you are able to enjoy some downtime soon.Andromeda, I'm sorry you are feeling lonely. Do you have any hobbies that feel self-connective? I enjoy writing poetry. Great news about your anxiety not being so strong. Anxiety is still a thorn in my side and I need to work with more with this.AP, I'm glad the past few days have been okay. Is the news about the Northeastern Center good or bad news for you?Take care everyone and thank you for the updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanPsycho Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 AP, I'm glad the past few days have been okay. Is the news about the Northeastern Center good or bad news for you?It's good news because that's what they get for not taking the welfare of their clients seriously. This morning my Therapist said that the Bowen Center is expanding their offices so they're able to accept all of the incoming refugees from the NEC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrmaJean Posted May 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 I was wondering how our members are feeling today? Things are well with me. I'm always working on stuff, and I don't think that will ever change. Striving for new growth keeps me motivated to be all that I can be. Anyone have updates they'd like to share? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallstar Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 I feel weird today, not happy or sad, kind of feelingless. I feel lost. I'm not sure what to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrmaJean Posted May 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Thanks for checking in, Star. Numbness can be a means of self-protection, especially if there has been recent trauma. It must be difficult for you to feel no clear direction about what to do. I hope the path ahead becomes clearer for you as each day passes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lana73 Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Had a long day. Time to relax and spend quality time with my daughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallstar Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Thanks ij, it's just weird for me. I'm just not sure what to do, it's odd. Guess I'll see how tomorrow is. Gonna pass out now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pascal reeve Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 Im smellin' weekend! Im full with energy and thinking to go this weekend with friends in some nature to chill I just hope for good weather, i dont need anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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