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Jan 13, 2011, 01:05 AM
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Member Since: Oct 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 6,543
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Hi ~ In order for me to REALLY get thru the abuse, I had to see a psychiatrist. She really helped me cope with it. I was pretty much having a nervous breakdown, so I put myself in the hospital for 2 weeks, and would see my shrink once a day. One thing that she DID have me do was write a letter to one person that I was having trouble with regarding the abuse -- but I was NOT to mail it. Just write it and then throw it out. But then she wanted me to write a REAL letter that wasn't as "heated" as the other, but that told this person how their actions had affected me -- and I was supposed to mail it -- and I did. You have NO idea how FREEING that was!! I finally was able to let go of that garbage and put it where it belonged!!! It belonged on the other person!!  I couldn't have done it tho without the "permission" and guidance of the psychiatrist.
Since therapy, I've been able to hold on to my "power." We give away our personal power when we're ill. We allow people to walk all over us, and take advantage. I no longer let anyone do that to me anymore. It's a good feeling. No one can hurt me like that again.
I would suggest you see a counselor of some sort -- whether it's a psychiatrist or psychologist - whatever. But talk to someone who can give you some guidance. I wish you the very best. God bless. Hugs, Lee
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