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Old Sep 09, 2006, 12:28 AM
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Hi all,

Tonight I am feeling very thankful and happy. Yesterday when hubby got home from work, he noticed my somewhat frazzled responses to my daughters demands for "do it SELF"! which means "no matter how much longer it will take me, don't touch me or help in any way because I want to do it all by my self". And I know that it is healthy for a two year old to become more independent, but when I'm making dinner and the dog is whining to go out and I'm trying to help dd get her outfit off to go potty, I only have so much patience. So, dear hubby suggested that I go for a weekend away to relax and enjoy myself. And here I am, two hours away in a nice hotel room, eating chocolate, watching tv, reading a book, and reading posts here on PC.

I feel so thankful for having a great hubby and a loving daughter (who has needed to call twice before bedtime since I've never been away). I love my family so much, and getting away for a few days helps bring this into fucus. For the past week, I have been having almost continual flashbacks (mild) and I remembered another part of the abuse on Thursday. Just when life sucks and seems to pull me down, I get a great pick-me-up. Tonight my littles have been here playing games without fear of being seen and my darker, angrier alters can come out without fear of alienating my dd. It is wonderful to be here with no responsibilities and no need to hide my selves.

Thanks for listening! Love to you all,

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Old Sep 09, 2006, 12:33 AM
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Oh how nice! What a wonderful opportunity for self care. I'm so glad for you and hope you have a wonderful time. Thankful and Happy Tonight

Have fun! Thankful and Happy Tonight It's such a gift to be able to be and not worry about it, even if for a short time. Enjoy! Thankful and Happy Tonight
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Old Sep 09, 2006, 01:20 AM
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How wonderful!!!

I did that last year and am planning it again in a month or so. I plan to go to the mountains, but if I can't I will still go closer to home, but far enough away that I feel I've gone somewhere.

Oh, I can feel it now.

I'm so happy for you!

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Old Sep 09, 2006, 09:52 AM
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Thank you, wantto. Thankful and Happy Tonight You're right that it is a gift to not have to worry about it right now. It is the first time since I've become aware of DID that we can do this. And so far it is great! Thankful and Happy Tonight
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Old Sep 09, 2006, 09:58 AM
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Thanks, KD! That will be nice for you to go the mountains, especially if you go next month when the leaves are changing. It is a great feeling to just let go and relax. Thankful and Happy Tonight Thankful and Happy Tonight Thankful and Happy Tonight
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Old Sep 09, 2006, 10:01 AM
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Thank you, Fuzzy! Yes, hugs here are always welcome for me (if ppl could do hugs IRL without actually touching, then that would be ok too).

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Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Old Sep 10, 2006, 09:34 AM
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Thank you, Jan! My weekend is drawing to a close and I am feeling good. Well rested and, well, happy! Thankful and Happy Tonight Thankful and Happy Tonight

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Old Sep 10, 2006, 09:47 AM
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I am happy you had the opportunity. It sounds like it was very healing for everyone. It was a good idea you had. Maybe you can do it every so often?
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Old Sep 11, 2006, 01:57 PM
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Thank you, bipolar_bear! I think doing this again is definitely a good idea.

It was healing for everyone and we learned a few things too. It was pretty fun (and funny!) to listen to everyone trying to compromise on what to do with Saturday afternoon. But we finally worked it out without too much name calling Thankful and Happy Tonight and enjoyed ourselves. It felt a little like being part of one big family, where the sisters (and two brothers) talk a lot and argue sometimes but still love each other and try to do what is best.
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Old Sep 11, 2006, 01:58 PM
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Thanks, Sky! Thankful and Happy Tonight It is fun to be able to do a happy dance!
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