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The grief and sorrow of Mental Illness
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<blockquote data-quote="PlainJane" data-source="post: 539162" data-attributes="member: 11700"><p>(((hugs))) I wish there was something I could say to you to heal the pain and grief. I know how much it hurts to not really connect with a loved one. My mother, is not officially diagnosed, but I'd say from what I know (I'm an RN) she's borderline probably, also with bipolar, more depression than manic, but still manic. You said it so perfectly, a normal capacity to love...my mother never had that. I don't talk to her anymore, because the drama. Its more than just drama, as I know you know. Its the kind of life drama that drains your spirit and leavs you broken and worn. I just couldn't do it anymore. </p><p>There's more to it, but I will leave it at that, and tell you that the pain that comes from that grief. that emptiness left from a parent that has never been a parent, is one that people can not undertand unless they've lived it. Most people feel so connected to the family in their lives, so they can't fully realize how something like this effects your life. I've found when I try to talk to people about it, they treat it like an mother and daughter that just can't get along...</p><p></p><p>I know it hurts, and there are days when the only thing I can do is feel sorry for myself. Sometimes that what we need.It is a grieving process, and everyone grieve in their own way. I wish I could offer you more comfort. Just know that are people that understand. And its ok to feel weak sometimes, and its ok to step away from something or someone to heal.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PlainJane, post: 539162, member: 11700"] (((hugs))) I wish there was something I could say to you to heal the pain and grief. I know how much it hurts to not really connect with a loved one. My mother, is not officially diagnosed, but I'd say from what I know (I'm an RN) she's borderline probably, also with bipolar, more depression than manic, but still manic. You said it so perfectly, a normal capacity to love...my mother never had that. I don't talk to her anymore, because the drama. Its more than just drama, as I know you know. Its the kind of life drama that drains your spirit and leavs you broken and worn. I just couldn't do it anymore. There's more to it, but I will leave it at that, and tell you that the pain that comes from that grief. that emptiness left from a parent that has never been a parent, is one that people can not undertand unless they've lived it. Most people feel so connected to the family in their lives, so they can't fully realize how something like this effects your life. I've found when I try to talk to people about it, they treat it like an mother and daughter that just can't get along... I know it hurts, and there are days when the only thing I can do is feel sorry for myself. Sometimes that what we need.It is a grieving process, and everyone grieve in their own way. I wish I could offer you more comfort. Just know that are people that understand. And its ok to feel weak sometimes, and its ok to step away from something or someone to heal. [/QUOTE]
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