Ok, I'm REALLY good at beating myself up, too.... But, it's not serving either one of us well.
Be kind to yourself. It may be a backslide, but you can always get back on track.
I sometimes re-read posts I read when I first came here. Different things will jump out or sink in at differently, depending on where I'm at on any given day.
So, I read the stickied post by seminolewind again, and I thought I would share some of it with you...
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I have to laugh some days because I really don’t think you could make this stuff up if you tried. I also know that when you think you are seeing a sign that the train wreck is almost over, you need a good kick in the pants to remind you that it’s not over, until they show you without a doubt in your mind it’s over. Actions are louder than words.
I find myself getting sucked in easily when he's giving me attention. It's nearly impossible for me to resist him. But, I have to remember that this is not going to end overnight. I have a loooooooonnnnnggggg way to go. So does he.
This is where the infamous patience shovel comes in handy. Got one yet?