gfi, I love babycakes. lol You come up with the cutest nicknames & spread warmth & sunshine wherever you go. xoxo
Purple, I do enjoy hearing that you like my words. I don't know that they're good enough for a hard drive, but....thanks hugs
neil, what would you like her to do ? What are the 3 steps ? For example, I wanted H to not walk away from me while I was speaking. So, I asked. "I would appreciate it if you would not walk away from me when I am speaking". He said "okay". Now, the next time he does it, rather than getting majorly pissed & going off angry. I say "I would appreciate it if you would not walk away from me when I am speaking", he says "oh, sorry, I forgot". Now if he continues to do it, I know that he is being passive aggressive, & we bring it up in MC.
oh, & it's my pleasure !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bridge, hi, thanks for checking on me. I am getting a lot of typing done, plus clearing our my DVR. hugs.
somberbrow, be over asap.
Gypsy, I called you, no answer, no voice mail ? I figured you were busy with costume thing. How'd C go ? hugs hugs hugs
ndsmhelp, if your W can't say it, ask her if she can write it or type her feelings to you. One time I couldn't even speak to H, but I typed it on my laptop on word, & he read it as I typed it. It was one optional way to let him inside my head, when I was hurting so bad, I couldn't speak. She's obviously scared to tell you, (not because you've done anything, she's just feeling that, for some reason) I'd suggest you be soft spoken, gentle, & sit at her level or lower. For example, if she's on the bed, you sit on the floor with your back against the wall & wait. You may try telling her it's okay to tell you, & reassure her you won't get angry. Watch her face, if she appears relieved, you know that's her fear spot. Watch her body language, if she curls up into a ball, or pulls her knees up to her chest, she feels vulnerable. I'm happy to share the possibilities. Keep up the good work.
Ready, she's not capable of swinging a 2x4 yet. It kills me to not help, but I'll be close by, if she changes her mind.
Pisces, I'm thrilled to hear that things are going good with H. That's awesome !!!
M 19 years, MC for 8 months, DB'd for 8 months 4 kids; 18, 15, 14, & 10 I was never meant to be a doormat. It took me years of therapy to become assertive enough to stop his abuse.