Maybe also consider in the group therapy how to accept help as well as give it.
That was one thing I learned. Part of the program was making a safety plan, including who we can reach out to if things get so bad again.
Wesley: Illyria can be...difficult. Testing her might be hard without getting someone seriously hurt. Angel: We'll make Spike do it. Wesley: Good.
'Underneath'
Goodbye and Good Riddance 2017: That'll put marzipan in your pie plate, Bingo!
Every year we watch the Charlie Brown special, do the Snoopy dance, wish everybody a Merry Thanksgivukkahmas, and thank our Secret Santas in the good riddance thread. Which is this one, in case you were wondering.
Go away, 2017. You have a lot to turn around, 2018. Bring it on.
Fred Pete - Dec 04, 2017 5:24:35 am PST #20 of 162
Ann, that's a ferret.
Zenkitty - Dec 04, 2017 5:33:44 am PST #21 of 162
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
I'm thankful to be here too, WS, and thankful for all of you.
I tell people about your Iceland experience more often than you would imagine.
Oh cool! Let me be the warning to all - pour out a libation for the fairies; they get testy if you ignore them.
People talk about me when I'm not there... I must really exist
Fred Pete, I'm so sorry about your lost kitties and about your breakdown. Glad Coco's doing so well, though. I sympathize with the "couple weeks of "partial hospitalization" in a classroom-type group therapy setting" - I did that a few decades ago, too. It helped, and I'm glad it helped you. I echo what Laura said, we've always known what a great person you are, and now that you know it too, I look forward to seeing what you do with yourself!
Ahh, retirement. The thought that buoys me up 8 hours a day.
Jesse - Dec 04, 2017 5:47:05 am PST #22 of 162
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Oh Fred, I'm sorry things have been so hard for you, and hope they continue to get better.
Calli - Dec 04, 2017 9:16:59 am PST #23 of 162
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
What a rough year, Fred. I'm glad you're finding ways through and some useful things enroute.
Vortex - Dec 06, 2017 3:48:23 pm PST #24 of 162
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Fred, sorry that things got so bad, happy to hear that you are doing better. We will be counting down with you!!
Connie Neil - Dec 09, 2017 1:14:47 pm PST #25 of 162
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My Seekrit Santa is sent!
Strix - Dec 12, 2017 10:34:06 am PST #26 of 162
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
And I just got it, Connie!
You got me a wee Japanese hedgie! With a tomato!
Also, a big ol' candle that is the perfect combo of woodsy & fresh.
Thank you, Connie!!
Connie Neil - Dec 12, 2017 10:40:00 am PST #27 of 162
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I got one of those candles for myself.
Strix - Dec 12, 2017 12:59:16 pm PST #28 of 162
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
It smells really good.
quester - Dec 16, 2017 6:41:19 am PST #29 of 162
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.
About to brave the family Christmas party. Wish me monsters!