Recent content by Tricie

Well Endure... You have to do what is going to be best for you. Remember to always take care of yourself.

Hi J_trustno1, I am not a therapist by any means; I can only share with you the things that have helped me define healthy boundaries along the way. The first thing is to embrace the power in saying (No). When you say no you are clearly defining to others around you that you are placing your...

Hi Endure, I am sorry to hear that you are going through a rough patch with your friend. I realize how much sometimes as women we like to fast forward to the good stuff in a relationship; however it is very important to take everything in stride and moment by moment. I am sure you are scared...

I agree with Endure's comment; I think sometimes we can see things through rose tinted glasses; but the proof is when you spend quality time together. Also I think he may have gotten scared; I think by giving him his space you are slowing the process down. Just be careful not to lose...

Thank you Mytime for the kind words; yes my friend has told me that she is very greatful to have me as her sister and friend and to be here for her during her time of need. She's doing a lot better today and her daughter is slowly going through the healing process one moment at a time. I check...

Wow... You said a lot with that sentence and it makes a lot of sense. Well I am going to continue being there for my friend; while I am receiving care for myself. Thank you again Ladee.

Thank you.. It's a process let me tell ya. I am trying not to hold the selfish ways of the other friends against them. My patience for lack of compassion runs very short.

Thank you Ladee, I am in the process of getting one. The crisis hotline counselor provided me with a local number. Also, my friend sent me a text sharing that I am the only one who has bee reaching out to her daily.. She thanked me for being a true friend. When I mentioned this to the...

I am having a hard time right now... I just finished talking with my mom over the phone and through the entire conversation I started getting irritated. I think it was because she called me while I was in the middle of responding to my best friends text. My world feels topsy turvy right now...

I hope it does and I know it's easier said than done but please allow yourself to feel happiness. I am sure at first it's going to feel uncomfortable but just remember you deserve it. Good luck!

I hope it does and I know it's easier said than done but please allow yourself to feel happiness. I am sure at first it's going to feel uncomfortable but just remember you deserve it. Good luck!

I hope it does and I know it's easier said than done but please allow yourself to feel happiness. I am sure at first it's going to feel uncomfortable but just remember you deserve it. Good luck!

Hi Bloomy, I am new to this site and I am sorry that you are having a difficult moment right now. Yes sometimes change is difficult because it's the unknown. If in the past you were used to being a victim; your mind and body have probably succomed to those feelings of despair and now when you...

Yes you do matter! I am so happy that your friend heard the little girl's voice inside of you who has been crying out for years. As I read your messages I begin to think about how my 13 yr old niece will reflect back on being raped by a boy around her age who she thought she could trust. I...

I have read some of your above postings and I think right now because the crime is so fresh; I don't have any sympathy for the boy who raped my little niece. I was watching a you tube of a boy who had apologized in court to the victim and broke down however if I was on that jury the tears would...