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How do you maintain a positive paradigm?
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<blockquote data-quote="Star*" data-source="post: 148135" data-attributes="member: 4964"><p>Steely, </p><p> </p><p>There are a few things that I think you can put into perspective for yourself and do for yourself to help your current mood. And then there are things that I don't think we have much control over. Just like our difficult child's. And that only adds to your frustration. </p><p> </p><p>The thing is - you are not alone. You may be alone in your unique set of circumstances that have led you to this place in your life, but as far as being a depressed person - there are millions of us out there. </p><p> </p><p>So what can you find good in your situation? At this point that may not be a question you can answer. From an outside perspective? I see a strong woman who tries every day. I see a friend who despite tragedy and pain, still comes to her support board and lends HER support. I see a person who endures and goes to work, when she'd rather just stay in bed. I see a Mom who is taking care of her children, paying the bills and making the most out of each day despite the pain in her heart. </p><p> </p><p>In the future - with your particular type of heart, strength and courage - I could really see you heading a grief counseling group for others like you. I can see that because I believe that you won't give up, and by reaching out like you have - you refuse to give up. You're hurt, yet still searching to be a better person and a friend and Mother. That is a gift. </p><p> </p><p>Why don't you check into the FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) and take some time off - and get some rest? I dont' know if you even qualify, but it's worth asking your employer about. </p><p> </p><p>When I think of what you have been through in the last year, and what you are looking forward to with your Dad - I don't see a quitter - I see someone who is going to overcome her situation with grace and finess. The fact that you need help and support now isn't a big deal - it's what friends are for. </p><p> </p><p>We're here to help each other. To make you laugh, cry with you, and just let you lean on us when you need to. That's what friends are for. </p><p> </p><p>Hugs for your day -</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Star*, post: 148135, member: 4964"] Steely, There are a few things that I think you can put into perspective for yourself and do for yourself to help your current mood. And then there are things that I don't think we have much control over. Just like our difficult child's. And that only adds to your frustration. The thing is - you are not alone. You may be alone in your unique set of circumstances that have led you to this place in your life, but as far as being a depressed person - there are millions of us out there. So what can you find good in your situation? At this point that may not be a question you can answer. From an outside perspective? I see a strong woman who tries every day. I see a friend who despite tragedy and pain, still comes to her support board and lends HER support. I see a person who endures and goes to work, when she'd rather just stay in bed. I see a Mom who is taking care of her children, paying the bills and making the most out of each day despite the pain in her heart. In the future - with your particular type of heart, strength and courage - I could really see you heading a grief counseling group for others like you. I can see that because I believe that you won't give up, and by reaching out like you have - you refuse to give up. You're hurt, yet still searching to be a better person and a friend and Mother. That is a gift. Why don't you check into the FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) and take some time off - and get some rest? I dont' know if you even qualify, but it's worth asking your employer about. When I think of what you have been through in the last year, and what you are looking forward to with your Dad - I don't see a quitter - I see someone who is going to overcome her situation with grace and finess. The fact that you need help and support now isn't a big deal - it's what friends are for. We're here to help each other. To make you laugh, cry with you, and just let you lean on us when you need to. That's what friends are for. Hugs for your day - [/QUOTE]
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