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MSR....Congratulations! Great that you're being considered for the position. Good luck to you! And good luck with the "weed parties" too...I haven't been my normal "philosophical self" lately. Or much of a "pollyanna."...Just trying to make it through each day the best I can. (For now.)
MSR...Sometimes I give myself "pep talks" and try to zero in on my needs and wants. And I think about the future. (A little bit.)...Sometimes I get in a "funk" and have to stop and "own" my feelings. (For awhile.)...I can be a "mess" at times and "lost." Or I can be stoic and "play soldier."...My moods and paths vary right now. I'm not on "even-keel" quite yet...I try to be patient with myself and don't expect "overnight miracles.".. My head isn't "on straight" yet. It may be a "long road" for me. And I have to accept this. (In order to "stay sane!")
MSR...Sometimes I give myself "pep talks" and try to zero in on my needs and wants. And I think about the future. (A little bit.)...Sometimes I get in a "funk" and have to stop and "own" my feelings. (For awhile.)...I can be a "mess" at times and "lost." Or I can be stoic and "play soldier."...My moods and paths vary right now. I'm not on "even-keel" quite yet...I try to be patient with myself and don't expect "overnight miracles.".. My head isn't "on straight" yet. It may be a "long road" for me. And I have to accept this. (In order to "stay sane!")
CA,
I think we all have some really bad times. I had one of the worst days of the last 10 years last week.
What really matters is do we have the ability to get ourselves out of the funk, finding anything that makes us laugh or smile despite our sorrow? Is there a time to see an individual therapist to help us? Or a primary care physician to talk about our symptoms?
So many here have been through incredible circumstances. I do know each person recovers at their own pace. For some that may require using some meds for a while or other help from professionals. I don't think anything differently of people who realize life might be easier with meds or counseling for a while to just feel a little better.
MSR...I'm a pretty "smart cookie" even though I've been through some rough times and "losses."...I never let myself totally "drown" in despair or sorrow. At some point I always seem to "rescue myself."...I've been this way all my life. There's something inside of me that says: "Get up! Get moving! Dry off your tears and look for a few reasons to be happy!"...I have "survival skills!" (Thank goodness!)
Tami...Thanks! I think you're doing great too...We've all come a "long way" and should pat ourselves on the back!...So what if we're still doing "day-by-day!" When the time is "right" we'll progress to another "stage.".. No reason to rush! Or make ourselves "feel bad." It takes time to work-through grief.
My cat "Little T" passed-away last night. It's a big loss because we were so close. And "Little T" was part of my life for over 16 years...I called him my "miracle boy" because he kept "bouncing back" time after time despite his health problems..."Little T" definitely taught me a lot about living "day-by-day." And trying to make each day "count" and each day "special" no matter what!...Now I just have one cat left. (My son's cat "Gracie.")..."Gracie" has always had a lot of "bounce-back" qualities herself. She never lost her sense of "play" despite all of the "losses" she has been through during her life.
I hope you have something special planned to honor your faithful friend, source of comfort and confidant. The two of you were there for each other through some very difficulty times. Writing I'm sorry for your loss doesn't seem adequate.
Much like I believe in experiences after death with human spirits I believe our pets can visit too. It might be different. ...like a favorite toy or something that lets you know your precious friend is close by.
MSR
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