Wife Still in MLC but has now Left #8

[pbetra]

Hi Matt,
came by to check on you - I see you are not doing so well. Glad to read that your father is doing better though.

Mighty gave you good advice re: boss. The irony is that even if you were not there, your boss would find someone else to 'pick on.' A reflection of them - not you. If this becomes unbearable in the not so distant future, keep your eyes & ears 'peeled' for any other future opportunities. For now it is something! Isn't is?

Having said that logic doesn't 'feel' right when other challenges pop up at the same time. It's like having one dog as a pet in comparision to 'the pack' turning on you when aggravated, & the smell of blood is in the air - the adversity/issues seem TO FEED on each other regarding how we feel & so much seems wrong! Been there. But you knew that.

I wish I knew about cutting, but I don't. Thankfully some DB-ers do. I did come across this & thought about you.
Karen Conterio, author of the book, Bodily Harm. Twenty years ago, Conterio founded a treatment program for self-injurers called SAFE (Self Abuse Finally Ends) Alternatives at Linden Oak Hospital in Naperville, Ill., outside of Chicago.. Does your D enjoy reading? I read about shyness as a teenager to understand 'why I was the way I was' Or journalling & collage making /expressive arts? Can't recall what she's done apart from c. re some of the older posts ... (as hard as I try to read/visit regularly I am not able to).

Reading about your neighbours was truly inspirational. Eventually, we have to create our 'inspiration' with what we have somehow, but it is trying when the sitch is somewhat vulnerable. I look at finding other interpretations of the 'fixed' views I had for my life.

Your Dad is better so that's good, your boss' sitch .. well you can tweak (thoughts, behaviours) a bit, if only 'to manage' work sitch in an effort to get through (!!) the day. Such creeps!! (had 2 bosses like that). The rest of your resources you need to conserve for YOU and Ds.

Take care of yourself Matt, 'breathe' ... really hope to read of better news on my next check in re you. p