I'm not leaving the board permanently. I'll pop in from time to time, but I won't be around as much. Tonight my son had his very first friend over to the house for pizza. They had a good time. Contrary to what my mother said, he was a very good host. There was no fighting, tears or anything like that. They played some games, watched TV, played on the computer, etc. I was really proud of him. I have loads of pizza left over.
GS, you can PM me anytime you want to chat. I'll answer. I loved talking to someone who's had similar experiences. Anytime.
Bella, I belonged to a guitar forum once, and it was very harsh. The debates quickly degenerated into flames. I also belong to several other forums, and I take spells of activity on them. I'll be gone for a while then go back. I do have to say, this is one of the better ones.
Whyme, I don't know your story, but just put down your goals and work toward them one step at a time. I discovered the hardest step is the first one. After that one, the others aren't nearly as hard. Find a good T too, that's a real help, or if you can't afford a T look for a real life support group or possibly low cost program for counseling. They do exist.
Beth, what I'm finding right now is that I feel really good. I mean really, really good. I spent over a week interacting with my N mom and although I did feel some anxiety, it wasn't terrible, not like before. She just didn't get to me as bad. What I'm finding right now is that some of the stories here are very triggering for me, so I'm doing really well at offering advice. I think that will change soon, and I might be around more.
Amber, I definitely will come around now and again.
Now, I just have to muster up the courage for a date. I'm getting there slowly.
