So we were planning to go to the state fair tomorrow as a family, but S had a fever this afternoon and had to be picked up from preschool. W for whatever reason is feeling extremely exhausted. W ok'd me coming by even though it's not my visiting day. I showed up with some food. Let W go lay down and took care of the kids until bed time. Ironically when my S is sick, he behaves REALLY well. Anyways, was about to leave when kids went to bed, but end up talking to the W for about an hour. It was rather nice. I think we made a step forward in regards to communication. W indicated that now she feels ok to talk to me about things and feels like I can listen to her and not offer solution or judgement. Last couple days I've been the person she immediately calls when she's feeling upset because her brother has been very hard and judgemental on her actions. I guess it's really nice that she feels she can turn towards me now and look for support. She did not feel this way before. Hopefully that's a step towards her lowering her walls....
She did mention that she's a little afraid of Retro, that all that emotion may overwhelm her. I told her she'll have to deal with it sometimes and it's part of the process of letting things go. Speaking of Retro, how soon are they suppose to contact you? It's been a week since I sent in my registration and check and I have not heard anything. Should I contact the local reps?
M: 31 W: 31 M: 7 T: 8 S:4 D:2 Bomb dropped: too many to count or remember, 12/17/07 last one S on 9/2/07 W sent off D papers 12/31/07. Me trying to live life and hope she returns one day.
