I bought myself some new clothes today!!

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Registered: 04-21-2003
I bought myself some new clothes today!!
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Fri, 10-06-2006 - 10:13pm

I always find it so hard to by myself clothes unless I have a major event or reason to do so. I am not talking about those crazy expensive Juicy sweats, or other outrageously priced items!! I am just talking about reasonable clothes that I don't seem to buy even though I need them....

So I bought myself a jean jacket, a sweat jacket, and a few t-shirts today and I am pretty happy that I did that for myself.....so had to post it!

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Registered: 05-19-2006
Fri, 10-06-2006 - 11:50pm

Yeah!... Way to go and spoil yourself!!

I just got a really nice turtle neck and a plain blue tee last week.. They cost me under 20 bucks! Can you belive it.. I was so happy.

Lauren

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Registered: 04-21-2003
Sat, 10-07-2006 - 10:10am

That is great Lauren! What a deal! How long has it been since you have been out of the relationship that brought you to these boards? Your posts are always really helpful!!

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-19-2006
Sat, 10-07-2006 - 12:27pm

Only since July. I lived with my abuser (only boyfriend) so I moved into my new place on July 15th.

Well that's nice to know that you think my posts are helpful!! :o) I have read a few books and have received great advice on these boards... they really are my life saver!!

Have a great weekend. I am outta here till Monday. It is Thanksgiving holiday in Canada so I am off to eat some turkey.. yum

Lauren

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Registered: 08-29-2006
Sat, 10-07-2006 - 2:23pm

You go girl!

I know I stopped shopping because I never wanted to deal with the disapproval from H regarding my choices. Independence comes in small steps - each one worthy of applause!

I feel so releived to have found this board. Everyone here has done more to help me emotionally in two days then my therapist has in weeks.

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Registered: 09-03-2006
Sun, 10-08-2006 - 4:23pm
I second that! I have been crying to my therapist for years about the abuse and although the therapy was somewhat helpful, I really got the push I needed to put an end to the situation. My therapist was really big on getting me to take responsibility for my part in the situation - which I did. my only part though was the fact that I didn't have the courage to leave. When I started posting and reading others' posts, I couldn't believe how everyone was dealing with the same thing and the craziness. Whatever it was, it has been a life saver!