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| Sat, 10-23-2010 - 1:38pm |
Hi everyone,
A month ago a terrible tragedy happened in our neighborhood.
| Sat, 10-23-2010 - 1:38pm |
Hi everyone,
A month ago a terrible tragedy happened in our neighborhood.
Jen,
I am sorry that you are going through this. Purchasing a safely device was a good idea. May I also sugget that you google "Affirmations about fear" and there you will find some things you will be able to say to yourself if you are feeling at all anxious. They suggest not to say things like, "I am not scared" but instead phrase it in the positive sense such as, "I feel safe."
Hope this helps a little,
Have a wonderful day! :)
Jen,
I am so sorry about this poor girl, about your assault, and the linger feelings.
Thank you Dee,
I am sorry to hear about the assault to you as a teen as well, you are so right about the post traumatic stress lasting a life time.
Jen,
First, (((((MAY THE LORD BE WITH THE YOUNG GIRL & HER FAMILY IN THIS TRAGEDY & their grief.)))))
Second, TRIGGERS...I TOTALLY relate to the PTSD - reaction to certain triggers. Also, know that it's very normal to 'react' with an intense need for emotional / social support when triggered. One of the reasons I've been trying to keep as much (controllable) drama down in my life is so that I dont suddenly feel the URGE / NEED for a friend who "wasn't my friend". Old habit. Like Picking up a cigarette...to comfort myself after I've quit.
Regarding creating your own safety...WHERE & WHEN do you feel safest now?
Hi M,
One of my safe spots is with my Daughter, Son and my Daughters boyfriend.
awwwwwwww YOURE SO KIND!!!
I got such a CALMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM over me, reading who you are when you're MOST comfortable. I mean SERIOUSLY. :)
I so completely completely COMPLETELY get what you mean about the daughter and her boyfriend. ohmy! I currently live with my 22 yr old daughter (8mos pregnant) , her boyfriend / baby daddy / family friend for many years and my youngest daughter, 18.
Michelle,
Your dog is so adorable!