My UFO (unbelievably fabulous observations)

[hoosiermama]

Thanks, TJ, for such a thoughtful reply and for sharing your painful experience.

I've found that there are many corners to turn in this whole experience. just when I think I've made progress and can continue on the straightaway, picking up some speed, there's "another f'ing opportunity for growth" (aka an "afog experience!).

and I so hear you about being a caregiver and not taking care of myself. sometimes I wonder if this is the ultimate lesson I'm supposed to get out of all of this (not that it happened for this reason, you understand, but that this is my redemption to discover). because I have always been lousy at that, and even today I have no idea how to do it. I'm either working, cleaning, running errands, surfing (that's how I wind down) or sleeping. I do try to reach out to friends, but honestly at this point most of them communicate with me online. which is fine most of the time, but coffee with somebody sometime would be great.

so I'm open to some good, creative self-care ideas! especially low-cost or no-cost ones. anyone? anyone?

thanks again for your help!! I am feeling better today. I ate half a quart of ice cream--from the carton with a spoon--so I've had my pathetic wallow for the time being. at least it was "light" ice cream, and I didn't eat it in bed. that's a step or two lower on the ladder!! but sometimes a good strategy!