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What an honor!! My maid of honor was kind of the buffer between me and some of my family. She made sure everyone in the bridal party was included in planning and helping things to go off. She also kept on the girls about fittings and dresses, scheduled events, etc so i didn’t have to worry about...
I have this lovely moon-boot looking thing, I think called a “cam boot.” At least I can take it on and off! And it’s not 90 degrees outside anymore.
@blackemerald1 - I’d love to know who took that last step away and give them a good whack with one of my crutches! ? This is going to be a hard...
So I was carrying my 2 year old down the steps on Friday, went to step into the last step and it wasn’t there. Somehow that protective instinct managed to kick in and I was able to twist him away from taking the brunt of the fall. It’s about that time I heard the “pop” of my ankle. Now I am laid...
This. 100% this. @Sideways I will carry this with me. Thank you!
So true about how uncertainty around traumatic memories can be difficult. But I agree with the danger of allowing anyone to suggest what happened.
The guilt and shame of what happened to you belongs on the perpetrator, not you. I’m sorry you were invalidated as someone earlier stated also. You could shout what happened from a roof top if that would help you to heal. Take gentle care of yourself.
Boundaries are so tough sometimes. Hang in there! And good for you for choosing not to accept guilt. :)
I am feeling sad today. No particular reason, just sad.
I totally hear you on the relationship thing. Like, which one of you came first and who is doing the instigating?!?
I will look into this book. Thanks!
So my T broached with me today the possibility of an underlying OCD diagnosis as well as PTSD. I started researching it and holy $h!t, did the straight cognitive obsessive fit me. Anyone else dealing with dual diagnoses? I thought all of the “intrusive thoughts” were different from my...