The journey begins... river oaks

[FauxLiz]

I am sitting at the airport waiting for the first leg of my journey to River Oaks. In 24 hours I will be waiting for the official nod that I am being admitted and all the paperwork is properly completed

Right now though there are so many things going through my head so many questions about whether I am doing the right thing. I really wish I had someone to walk me through the next 24 hours.

When I left work last week things were strained with the higher ups and I am afraid I will come back to find out they have replaced me. I know legally they can’t but they can do so almost immediately upon my return

This illness has taken so much from me in my life I don’t have much left I hope that River Oaks can teach me a better way to manage in the future but if the worst does happen and I lose my job it will be I think the last straw.

Thank you to everyone here that has encouraged and supported me these last few weeks.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

Sending you a warm hug with hopes that you will love it there quickly as you are doing a very loving self care thing for yourself, Have some good hopes and do not be discouraged I think you are the on the right path for you now.

 

[Deleted member 44579]

Hi @FauxLiz... You will be fine and your job will be OK. Your doing something that will benefit you for the rest of your life.... That's priceless.... We all really proud of you.... Take care,

 

[Freida]

you were brave enough to start this journey - you will be brave enough to finish it. And you will come out better on the other side. I'm so very proud of you!

 

[FauxLiz]

Thank you everyone for the encouragement. I am waiting for the second leg of the journey to board getting more and more overwhelmed at the thoughts and fears related to the upcoming days.

Told my therapist yesterday that I was pretty sure the only way I would be able to walk into River Oaks tomorrow was drunk I hope that isn’t the case but not going to rule it out either

 

[EveHarrington]

Remember to breathe.

One step at a time.

You can do this.

I have faith in you.

:hug:

 

[Freida]

Agreed with @EveHarrington!! You've got this!!

 

[Rumors]

@FauxLiz
Have faith...the good news is you don't have to go in drunk. You have already completed the hardest parts and that is making the decision to get there and getting on the plane. Sending you loads of prayers and strength!

 

[FauxLiz]

So now for the final leg. I am waiting at my hotel for transportation (Uber) to River Oaks and then the hard work will begin.

I most likely won’t see any of your responses until I am discharged and only time can tell when that will be. I wouldn’t be here without the amazing support, encouragement and information that I have received from so many people here. I want to thank all of you and I want to thank @anthony for creating this safe and supportive environment to help us all.

I will see you on the other side. Thank you!

 

[Sandstone]

You can do this, because of the courage that has carried you through today. I shall continue to think of you often.

 

[Freida]

You can do this! Can't wait to hear how it goes!

 

[scout86]

I missed your post yesterday, but yes, "See you on the other side"! Have a good next step in your journey. Looking forward to hear what you learn.