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<blockquote data-quote="recoveringenabler" data-source="post: 640621" data-attributes="member: 13542"><p>Oh 2much2recover, on top of the obvious sadness and pain, don't add judging yourself for feeling as you do......of course you feel that, it's Thanksgiving for goodness sakes, this is when it hits us. I am so so very sorry. God, I understand how you feel. I do. My daughter will be 42 in a week and although she is not a master manipulator she does hold some degrees in it. She is homeless with a warrant out for her arrest, and the truth is she does in fact fit some sociopath behaviors. She also fits narcissistic, bi-polar, and a few others.......I really don't know, but suffice to say, she is not your average 42 year old woman, she is in a class all by herself. I have never actually met anyone else quite like her. And, like you, she is my only child and we have a very stilted, odd relationship. So I get it.</p><p></p><p>I'm glad you're in therapy, that was a life saver for me. I just kept putting myself in places where I could get the most support, I just didn't want to suffer anymore, it just sucks all the joy out of life. </p><p></p><p>I'm glad you're here, you bring a lot of good sense and reality to us, which is so helpful. You've been through the wars and you've survived. And, it has it's own PTSD. </p><p></p><p>This may or may not help you, but what has made a big difference for me is listening to Eckhart Tolle Youtube videos and re-reading his books. Also, the Brene Brown videos are great as are any books by Pema Chodron. The uncertainty and complete powerlessness is so difficult to lean in to and yet, what choice do we have? </p><p></p><p>My daughter is coming any minute, it will likely be okay since she knows all the boundaries. Then I won't see her til Christmas, and then it will likely be months. Would I like it to be different? Hell yeah. But it isn't, so we have to accept it. And, I do know how much that sucks too.</p><p></p><p>I'm with you 2m2r, we're all in this together.........know that you aren't alone. We're all here with you today. And tomorrow. And the next day too. You'll get through today and tomorrow go get your nails done, or a massage..........all we can do is take care of ourselves as we move along this crazy path. And, please do stay for as long as you want, your journey supports others too..........hang in there...........</p><p></p><p>I'll check back later after the festivities have waned.............</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="recoveringenabler, post: 640621, member: 13542"] Oh 2much2recover, on top of the obvious sadness and pain, don't add judging yourself for feeling as you do......of course you feel that, it's Thanksgiving for goodness sakes, this is when it hits us. I am so so very sorry. God, I understand how you feel. I do. My daughter will be 42 in a week and although she is not a master manipulator she does hold some degrees in it. She is homeless with a warrant out for her arrest, and the truth is she does in fact fit some sociopath behaviors. She also fits narcissistic, bi-polar, and a few others.......I really don't know, but suffice to say, she is not your average 42 year old woman, she is in a class all by herself. I have never actually met anyone else quite like her. And, like you, she is my only child and we have a very stilted, odd relationship. So I get it. I'm glad you're in therapy, that was a life saver for me. I just kept putting myself in places where I could get the most support, I just didn't want to suffer anymore, it just sucks all the joy out of life. I'm glad you're here, you bring a lot of good sense and reality to us, which is so helpful. You've been through the wars and you've survived. And, it has it's own PTSD. This may or may not help you, but what has made a big difference for me is listening to Eckhart Tolle Youtube videos and re-reading his books. Also, the Brene Brown videos are great as are any books by Pema Chodron. The uncertainty and complete powerlessness is so difficult to lean in to and yet, what choice do we have? My daughter is coming any minute, it will likely be okay since she knows all the boundaries. Then I won't see her til Christmas, and then it will likely be months. Would I like it to be different? Hell yeah. But it isn't, so we have to accept it. And, I do know how much that sucks too. I'm with you 2m2r, we're all in this together.........know that you aren't alone. We're all here with you today. And tomorrow. And the next day too. You'll get through today and tomorrow go get your nails done, or a massage..........all we can do is take care of ourselves as we move along this crazy path. And, please do stay for as long as you want, your journey supports others too..........hang in there........... I'll check back later after the festivities have waned............. [/QUOTE]
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