Well, once again a member has validated my life. The one thing I did not expect to share was the jewelry issue.
When I went into hospital, I could not have my beautiful rings. No jewelry allowed. I had not realized until now, that I never put it back on. I was in hospital in 1997. I have worn no make up, done nothing with my hair and lived in nothing but jeans, tshirts and sandals ever since.
Actually, I just went and looked in my closet! IF I had to go somewhere tht jeans were not allowed------well need I say that I could not go. I would have noting to wear!
Every morning I braid my hair and tuck it into a little bun on top of my head and make myself as non desript as possible. I have literally faded away into the background of life.
Like Marlene, I quit everything of interest. I must say however, that I have gone back to my volunteer work. It's been a couple of months and mother is impressed with the change she has seen in me since I started sheltering again. She said it was like someone turned on "my light".
Hell, I might even go in and see if I can even find my jewelry!
