Hello again Grandy - thank you for making me feel so welcome, especially when you are struggling yourself. That is so special. We have so much in common...I too don't like being in a vulnerable situation due probably to childhood abuse and others abuses that followed off and on throughout my life. I don't know much about exposure therapy but will follow your experience there with great interest. When it gets tough you have a soft pillow to fall on here at the end of it....so many love and care for you here.
I also relate to not feeling much joy in anything now.....but I do find some reprieve and relaxation with cross stitch and beading.
My husband who is all I have, is very sick. He has cancer and other ills. It's hard to watch his suffering and to lose the only person who ever really loved me. My daughter abused me today and left.....I just cried and cried. I would of laid down my life for her and she doesn't give a hoot about me. I feel so alone. I still do my volunteer work, I love to help others, but not sure how long I can keep it up if I go down any further. I will try and be more selfless.
Your posts and others on here does give me hope. I am so grateful for that. Thank you everyone.
Your fur babies sound so cute, the love they give unconditionally is one of the good things in life to treasure.
Hi Peppermintbach - it's so nice to meet you also. Your username is a breath of fresh air, I can smell the mint - so refreshing. Do you like the beach?
I liked the advice and how you let everything out to your pillow - when alone in the house I talk out loud conversation style hoping someone up there hears me. It's a bit sad I know, but it does help release tension. No one else would listen lol.
Such a wonderful thread with beautiful people. Thank you for your kindness Grandy
Jude 💖🤗🌹
