D, I'm reading as I have time; don't want you to think I forgot you, as I haven't.
Sounds like you're following your instincts/intuition. Don't think you're alone in being a people pleaser..I've been there, and saying no is drawing a boundary that everyone needs to do...if they can't they will burn themselves out trying to keep up. Besides the resentment, anger that follows because they have taken on too much. On top of that, saying "NO" is also taking better care of yourself..it doesn't mean you're selfish; it just means you realize you can't handle EVERYTHING; and will only handle what you can and want to.
Like I have told others, I'm a truck driver; and I do what I can when I can; that's why I jump on and off like a grasshopper.
My husband is doing all right; still in a lot of pain, but as the days go by, he is sounding more and more like himself once again..the meds are not affecting his brain like they were.
He said yesterday that his foot was black and blue from the breaking of his ankle and the surgery they did on him...I know that will heal in time.
Thank you for checking on me.
Remember, as each person is different, every MLC/Transition is different..what works for one may not work for another. Most of the time it is trial and error for ALL involved.
