[whimsygirl]

Saw a new counselor for the first time today....what a difference 50 minutes can make. Wow. It was worth the trip just to hear the words about my ex-friend that "she obviously has some problems". Very grateful to have found this kind person to help me figure things out. Feeling blessed about that.....

[doggiedo]

That's great news. I really am happy for you...and this also gives me some faith! Hope it continues to be helpful to you. You going every week?

[whimsygirl]

Originally Posted by doggiedo

That's great news. I really am happy for you...and this also gives me some faith! Hope it continues to be helpful to you. You going every week?

Thanks so much for your kind words....they mean a lot to me. And if this gives you some faith, that idea warms my heart, as I know so well what it means to be without it, somewhere I have been often. And yes, I will be going every week, as long as I can afford it (no health insurance ) Sending warm wishes to you.....

[regretful]

Originally Posted by whimsygirl

Saw a new counselor for the first time today....what a difference 50 minutes can make. Wow. It was worth the trip just to hear the words about my ex-friend that "she obviously has some problems". Very grateful to have found this kind person to help me figure things out. Feeling blessed about that.....

Oh it is so great to wake up, log on to this site, and read some great news. I'm very happy for you whimsygirl. I'm hopeful that my appointment on Tuesday will have the same results, though I think that the only thing that will give me true relief is to not be involved with this business that I'm in anymore...however, I'm so glad that you found a diamond in the rough!

[teenytiny]

I also saw a new counsellor!!!! And yes 50 min can make a great difference!! Im new to this site and love it already!!!!!!!

[whimsygirl]

Originally Posted by regretful

Oh it is so great to wake up, log on to this site, and read some great news. I'm very happy for you whimsygirl. I'm hopeful that my appointment on Tuesday will have the same results, though I think that the only thing that will give me true relief is to not be involved with this business that I'm in anymore...however, I'm so glad that you found a diamond in the rough!

Hi regretful....Thanks, as always, for your kind words. To be honest, I was rather surprised to have such an immediate and positive response to my counseling session, but I had just been holding so much inside for over three years, there was great relief to let someone know what kind of pain I had been dealing with. (Plus I was blessed to have connected with a very kind person.) Of course there is still a long road to travel, and there will be many ups and downs, but I know this was the absolute best thing to do. I sure hope that the therapy you'll begin on Tuesday will bring you some kind of peace....regardless of the fact that at least for the time being you are dealing with your business. I look forward to (hopefully) hearing how things go, and in the meantime will be sending positive thoughts your way.....

[regretful]

Originally Posted by whimsygirl

Hi regretful....Thanks, as always, for your kind words. To be honest, I was rather surprised to have such an immediate and positive response to my counseling session, but I had just been holding so much inside for over three years, there was great relief to let someone know what kind of pain I had been dealing with. (Plus I was blessed to have connected with a very kind person.) Of course there is still a long road to travel, and there will be many ups and downs, but I know this was the absolute best thing to do. I sure hope that the therapy you'll begin on Tuesday will bring you some kind of peace....regardless of the fact that at least for the time being you are dealing with your business. I look forward to (hopefully) hearing how things go, and in the meantime will be sending positive thoughts your way.....

Makes me think of that tired old (but true) phrase - the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. Three years is a long time to be holding on to something. That's about how long I've been dealing with this depression on and off.

Thank you so much for the positive thoughts. I need them today as much as I always do.

As for me dealing with this business is about all I can do...It's really a test of my stamina and intestinal fortitude because this is really exhausting in every sense of the word.

I'll be sure to let you know how the therapy goes. I'm very hopeful for a positive outcome.

Thanks again for checking in!