Thank you for commiserating & understanding. I know whether they are justified or not they are still my feelings and they still hurt. But they are just feelings and they will pass.
Isn't it strange how different our own perceptions of ourselves can be from someone else's? I think of my posts as my bb nickname, Sunshine. But not as any deep thinking and not that they would come across as thoughtful or reassuring to anyone.
I know you had said you were a coach, but I'm not sure I know what a life coach is or does?
I have that book on my list. I need to move it to the top and actually get it and READ it!
Thank you again.
Once a bit of that logic I am always struggling for and wishing I could find kicked in I could see myself in a not so great light this afternoon and the emotional overreacting.
Feel better now other than still have to take care of two sick boys.
BTW: I have been thinking about a new thread and the reframing we discussed last week. I just don't know where to start my new thread. Really feel out of place in Piecing now and not sure about that leap to Surviving. So have put off starting the new thread because not sure where to post it! This way it does keep the thought of working on reframing in my mind.
Pam
"We must be willing to let go of the life we had planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us"
Pam, come on over to Hopefulness. We'd love to have you there, and we have some new posters. It's hip-hop-happening!
To explain life coaching, here's the easiest way: just like a personal trainer helps you get your body in shape, a life coach helps you get your life in shape. It's not therapy, which looks toward uncovering and recovering -- it's about discovering who you are and crafting a happy future. I love my work and have learned so much from my clients. It's a pleasure to do this work.
Pam, please read "Loving What Is" or get the tape and listen. I promise you, you will not regret it.
Quote: -- it's about discovering who you are and crafting a happy future.
That sounds just what I need, well probably more C work but I haven't been in quit a while, told her I would be back when I could afford it.
I considered moving to Hopefulness, but I'm definitely not where you, Betsey, Minnie, H2H and some of the others are in emotional growth or LOGIC.
I think I'm a misfit. Where is the Isle of Misfits???
I have one REALLY sick boy. Vet is calling in a perscription for me to pick up and hope to keep down him. She also asked if I still have some of the sub Q fluids if I need them. I do but I still haven't given them myself. Have watched several times now. I think the difficult part for me is I'm squeamish about sticking the needle in, and certainly don't want to hit anything I shouldn't!
Pam
"We must be willing to let go of the life we had planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us"
- I'm sorry how things were handled about changing your job. I see 'nonsense' at work every week, and cringe every time no one takes the time to consider that it is actually a PERSON that does the job they're talking about!
- I agree with others, come join us in Hopefulness! The more the merrier. And I think working with Michele there on reframing would be good for us all.
- I just finished reading "I Need Your Love - Is it true" by Byron Katie (same author as Loving What Is) and seeing her last night in a seminar. I agree with Michele that it would be great book for you to read! I will probably start posting a bit about on my thread shortly.
- And finally, I've been following your threads for a year now and see your posts to others, and you are always so kind, sensitive, and understanding. You offer a 'soft moment' to so many who are facing really hard times. This, Pam, is a gift! And many of us here really appreciate it!
This was very nice to read this morning and I mean that from the bottom of my heart. I still miss checking my thread and having either the caring or silliness I usually had from Shiny each morning.
That is one thing about living alone and sort of being a people person. Or being valueless to yourself. But it is so nice to start the morning feeling someone is there that cares! I really hope that makes some sense.
I have two e-mails from D I would like to have help framing how to look at them, and my view even of D. To move forward I feel I need to have things more clear in my head so they don't keep coming up to be re-addressed!
I will get this book and read it. Have so many I want to read and it never seems I have the time.
Thank you for the nice words. It makes me feel that my posts do have worth.
I had 3 sick dogs this morning so didn't come to work till this afternoon and mostly we just stayed quiet as I didn't want the sick ones moving around too much. Hoping when I get home no one has been sick and all are well.
Pam
"We must be willing to let go of the life we had planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us"
But not as any deep thinking and not that they would come across as thoughtful or reassuring to anyone. 
I really hope that makes some sense.