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<blockquote data-quote="Copabanana" data-source="post: 709196" data-attributes="member: 18958"><p>Feeling. You sound strong. I was reading exactly about the technique you are using when mentally you go down a road that leads to pain, and intervene to stop those thoughts. I think I use it too. I think what you write in your post is the key. Not just the creativity and the joyfulness, but the need to be effective and to contribute like you do in your work.</p><p></p><p>I think with these 2 things: creative outlets and contribution, I would fill my life. I was thinking about how when you get old it is really hard NOT to slip into despair with all of the water the bridge--without purpose, and generativity. Giving to others based upon who you have become, and not falling into the pit of regret. It is really a knife's edge.</p><p></p><p>Especially for us. Because our children keep us right on the edge of despair and intense worry.</p><p></p><p>There are so many things I love to do. The only things I am doing are reading (I love to read and it helps a lot) and listening to the news (compulsively). Oh. I was trying to walk every day for 50 minutes, but during this last upset with my son, I quit even that.</p><p></p><p>I like so much other stuff: Like needlework. I love TV and movies. Creating art. Gardening. I love to play bridge. I adore dancing. None of this I do. I tell myself I cannot do it because I have to come to grips with all of the STUFF in my house and garage (as I continue to buy more. It is a vicious circle. Because I buy stuff to deal with the pain This is the connection I have to cut, to begin to find respite in things that are good for me.</p><p></p><p>I will keep front and center the wisdom of this post, your post, Feeling.</p><p></p><p>I just love it when you post, Feeling. You are doing so well. You are a triumph. I am so proud of you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Copabanana, post: 709196, member: 18958"] Feeling. You sound strong. I was reading exactly about the technique you are using when mentally you go down a road that leads to pain, and intervene to stop those thoughts. I think I use it too. I think what you write in your post is the key. Not just the creativity and the joyfulness, but the need to be effective and to contribute like you do in your work. I think with these 2 things: creative outlets and contribution, I would fill my life. I was thinking about how when you get old it is really hard NOT to slip into despair with all of the water the bridge--without purpose, and generativity. Giving to others based upon who you have become, and not falling into the pit of regret. It is really a knife's edge. Especially for us. Because our children keep us right on the edge of despair and intense worry. There are so many things I love to do. The only things I am doing are reading (I love to read and it helps a lot) and listening to the news (compulsively). Oh. I was trying to walk every day for 50 minutes, but during this last upset with my son, I quit even that. I like so much other stuff: Like needlework. I love TV and movies. Creating art. Gardening. I love to play bridge. I adore dancing. None of this I do. I tell myself I cannot do it because I have to come to grips with all of the STUFF in my house and garage (as I continue to buy more. It is a vicious circle. Because I buy stuff to deal with the pain This is the connection I have to cut, to begin to find respite in things that are good for me. I will keep front and center the wisdom of this post, your post, Feeling. I just love it when you post, Feeling. You are doing so well. You are a triumph. I am so proud of you. [/QUOTE]
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