Thank you Leslie
Tonight in group #1 ( i do CBT Coping Skills then Survivors of S*x Abuse) No one was bringing up a "problem" to analyse so I was about to say "well, i've been dealing with suic. feelings and have a plan but trying to get throug and maybe we can look at how to counteract my sense of worthlessness" when another woman (new to group) finally spoke about her issue with her son joining the military against her wishes and being deployed to Iraq. I guess, in answer to one of her questions, I said just that right thing that hit home (i totally thought i made it worse and clamped my hands over my mouth) but she said she'd not had that perspective and felt that was exactly what she needed to hear - she kept telling me how grateful she was for my words and kept asking more things of me.

I mean - it was a huge jaw dropper for me. Here i am considering not continuing because i feel so worthless (among other reasons), and here is this lady so grateful for what i have said. It touched me just as profoundly.

(((((((((Leslie))))))))))) thank you for sharing that with me. To be honest, it is still a struggle, but I have somethings to work with now that have me a step back this direction. Thank you for your continued support!
Kiya