Recent content by norahh

@feetfirst wow that sounds very healthy. It sounds like you're very aware of what's appropriate and what's not. I agree with you about not confusing supporting with fixing - that's a tricky difference to discern. I know I have trouble with that sometimes. Maybe it'll help to become more aware of...

When I feel overwhelmed or nervous about a difficult conversation, I write them a letter that I never give to them. It helps me get out everything I'm feeling, so that I can sort through what I should actually share and what may not help or be constructive. Good luck, you'll do great. You sound...

What a wonderful idea. Only my parents know about what happened, no one else. My mother is emotionally abusive and lives halfway across the country, so usually I can manage. But the holidays are hard. I made a final decision though to lie and say I'll be working over the break. They'll be upset...

I love that - good for you! Be kind to yourself. I'm trying to do the same. My therapist is going to help me plan something I can do for myself, like a spa day or something.

Missycat, I'm learning I guess to get better at grounding and self care. It's tough though at this time of year because there's an obligation to spend time with family, but I find that really hard when I'm feeling this way. But I suppose I'll take each day at a time. What kind of meditation do...

I've never posted anything on here, but I wanted to bring up the topic of anniversaries and see if other people struggle with them as much as I do. I dread Christmas every year because Christmas Eve is the anniversary of the first time I was raped. I was 17. So every year, as the holiday...