And I'm being incredibly selfish by not acknowledging that others are going through some lousy shit right now too. Please know that I am sending you as much strength and love as you've given me.
Lorne: My little prince. Oh…what did they do to you? Angel: Nina…tried to…eat me. Lorne: Oh, you're--medic! You're gonna make it Angel. Just don't stop fighting. Doctor! Is there a Gepetto in the house?
'Smile Time'
Spike's Bitches 46: Don't I get a cookie?
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
Maria - Mar 15, 2011 9:03:09 am PDT #17647 of 30000
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
Beverly - Mar 15, 2011 9:03:35 am PDT #17648 of 30000
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
Maria, you've had some very wise people tell you that what you're feeling is valid. Believe them. Nobody does well at this, at least not inside where only they can see. You'll find your way to be there for your family, and they will for you.
Teppy, you're an amazing person. I'm glad there is light at the end of the tunnel. And Tim is a wonderful man.
juliana - Mar 15, 2011 9:04:23 am PDT #17649 of 30000
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
Wow, I've fooled everyone into thinking I'm strong, including myself. Hello, this is the lie.
Honey, you are strong. Really, you are. Just because you don't feel it right now doesn't make it any less true. But, sometimes even the strongest people need to lean on someone else for a while, sometimes even the strongest people are completely overwhelmed, sometimes even the strongest people need to let someone else take care of them. It's perfectly natural, and it doesn't make you any less strong. I promise. And I'm so sorry.
DavidS - Mar 15, 2011 9:04:24 am PDT #17650 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Wow, I've fooled everyone into thinking I'm strong, including myself. Hello, this is the lie.
It's not weak to want to run away. Actually running away would be. But you have time to sort through this.
As the notion goes, bravery isn't defined by being fearless, but by facing your fears.
Barb - Mar 15, 2011 9:08:14 am PDT #17651 of 30000
“Not dead yet!”
As the notion goes, bravery isn't defined by being fearless, but by facing your fears.
This. Self-awareness doesn't make you weak. It makes you stronger in the long run.
quester - Mar 15, 2011 9:10:46 am PDT #17652 of 30000
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.
{{{{{{{Maria & family}}}}}}}}
DCJensen - Mar 15, 2011 9:11:19 am PDT #17653 of 30000
All is well that ends in pizza.
Wow, I've fooled everyone into thinking I'm strong, including myself. Hello, this is the lie.
I've lived my entire "adult" life feeling like this. I don't think it goes away.
DCJensen - Mar 15, 2011 9:12:29 am PDT #17654 of 30000
All is well that ends in pizza.
In a completely unrelated topic:
My gallon bottle of distilled water has an expiration date.
Maria - Mar 15, 2011 9:13:37 am PDT #17655 of 30000
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
But what if I actually do run away? It's not outside the realm of possibility. Then I'm not only weak, but a disappointment.
To be perfectly honest, the urge is as strong as it's ever been. There's too much stuff over the last year that's built up and severely damaged my ability to cope.
God, I can't believe I'm admitting this. I'm sorry to dump all over you.
Polter-Cow - Mar 15, 2011 9:14:01 am PDT #17656 of 30000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Maria, I'm so sorry about your uncle. As for strength, everyone else has said it. {{{Maria}}}
In related news, remember that friend I have who's dying of brain cancer? His girlfriend called the San Francisco Chronicle to cancel his newspaper subscription. You know, because he's dying.
They asked if she wanted to put it on hold for when he gets better.
headTARDIS
(In their defense, she says there was somewhat of a language barrier. But still.)