Learning to cope

[Faith2010]

Thanks GIMA.

I feel I've grown a lot over the past few months. IC has really helped. I try not to focus on the past nor do I worry about the future too much.

MC this week was interesting. C focused on PSTD, trying to figure if H has it. It looks like he does although C will hold off on an official diagnosis due to him still being active duty.

C had us try some relaxing techniques she learned in yoga. I loved it. It was like meditation.

C hasn't touched on our M yet. At the end of the session she asked how we were feeling about the M. H said really good, he thinks we are on the road to him returning home. Me, on the other hand, did not feel the same. I said I've been willing to work on the M since the beginning but that H was supposed to stop contact with OW when MC started and I don't think he has. I said I haven't asked him because I don't want him to lie to me. I also mentioned I know I haven't gotten the full truth about what's gone on. I said I am willing to continue C because I believe H needs to work on the PSTD and perhaps as that works itself out, other things (OW) will fall into place.

H was mad after the session...wouldn't talk to me on the way home. I, however, found it VERY amusing and didn't give in to his little tantrum. The next day he initiated contact and didn't say a word about it. That's usually how it goes!

Right now H is sick with the stomach flu. I'm hoping and praying S and I don't get it. Times like this I'm glad H has his own place!