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Mar 01, 2010, 12:29 AM
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Member Since: Mar 2009
Location: So Cal
Posts: 3,342
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You have NOTHING to be embarrassed about!! 
You may not see it this way, but I think you were quite successful today. You did a great job!!
Let's have a recap...
A) You were able to identify the triggering and inappropriate behavior your son was exhibiting.
B) You allowed yourself to feel/experience your feelings, as opposed to just shutting them down.
C) You reached out for help and support from your PC buddies.
D) You accepted the support and stood up for yourself against your son's poor behavior.
E) You successfully laid down boundaries.
F) After your son violated those boundaries, you successfully stuck to them and then set even more boundaries.
G) You allowed yourself to be human and experience the really painful feelings that came with all of the above.
H) You practiced self soothing by taking a break in your garden.
I) You were able to take care of your needs and get a shower and overcome the challenges of the day.
J) You let your son do his part by assisting with the dinner prep.
YOU'RE AWESOME!!!
Coming from a place where you're not real good at setting and maintaining boundaries and being able to do what you did today shows a lot of growth and strength. Please, allow yourself to be proud of that; I am. 
Good work today. One day at a time...
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