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Mar 17, 2006, 12:14 AM
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Im not real happen with the person that I am. I envision going away somewhere for a month,, like a retreat and coming back and starting over. I think Ive hurt a lot of people; not on purpose but by just being weak self absobed and emotionally ill....I want to live my life differently. If I didnt have a young child I thinkI would move and start over, but I can't...has anyone ever dealt with such a weird thing???
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Mar 17, 2006, 12:57 AM
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(((((justsignmeupalready))))) You don't have to run away... but a retreat sounds great
 Each new day gives us a fresh, clean slate to "start over." You can begin again. 
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Mar 17, 2006, 01:55 AM
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Oh I agree! I seem to make unnecessary mistakes everyday. Or do something I feel guilty about. Everyday. Or fail at something. Everyday. And everyday day I try to start over.
A retreat sounds good though.
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Mar 17, 2006, 02:45 AM
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Yes I do think one can take a break and change some things about themselves go back and move on fresh...or fresher
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Mar 17, 2006, 02:55 AM
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Like I need to do tomorrow? grrrr
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Mar 17, 2006, 02:44 PM
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you can always start over..in fact there is a show for women that that is the name of...Starting Over...a group of women live in a house and have therapy and life coaches to learn how to change things about themselves. A really good show
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Mar 17, 2006, 03:27 PM
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Almost everyday.
When I was about 14-15, I began running away from home and using, then going to facilities and running away again. My entire life (at the time), was running, escaping, and run run run. Over years I grew accustomed to running away and avoiding my problems, it was my way of dealing with reality and all the crap that comes along with that....it was by not dealing with it at all. Still to this day there are moments I wish I could pack up and leave this place. I feel as though I corrupt myself and my family, and I just want out. I guess old habits die hard. But there's some secret inner strength inside of me that keeps me planted here. I think it's my babies, they're what keeps me together. It's very hard to deal with so much reality, but no matter what life situations we are in, reality is always there to smack us in the ***...lol. A friendly reminder I guess. Running away is no longer the answer, it works in the beginning, but reality and all the crap that comes along with it catches up. I think the answer to that problem....(mine personally), is accepting it...taking it on, and gaining strength from it. It could take forever, but with hard work and acceptance it will come. We all dream of running away and starting over, but I think there are ways in doing that right where we are.
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Mar 18, 2006, 11:39 PM
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Hmmm. wise words... I used to run away when I was a kid too & I know what youre saying. But I do have to stay becasue of my kids. I cant uproot them.
I guess its true, wherever you go, there you are. I mentioned to my friend about one of the posts above, that every day is a chance to start over- and it made a difference in her situation. For me- Im just not feeling it right now...I will still have my getting of the bus in San Diego fantasies...
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Mar 19, 2006, 11:30 AM
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Your post comes at an interesting time because I was speaking with someone yesterday who encouraged me to think of a button inside myself that I can push. It's a do-over button to start fresh and I can press it anytime. It was a great concept. It reminded me we can always change, make apologies, try something different. I hope this helps.
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Mar 19, 2006, 12:11 PM
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I love the idea of a do over button!!!!
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Mar 19, 2006, 01:54 PM
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Me 2!!!!
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Mar 20, 2006, 12:39 AM
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Yeah, why not? Other ppl have buttons they push on us all the time!
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Mar 20, 2006, 03:34 AM
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What Desirae said...
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Mar 20, 2006, 05:39 PM
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Justsignmeupalready,
This is a great post. I can totally relate to what you are feeling and I think most people, at some time or another feel the exact same way. I did a similar thing last year which did wonders for me. Anyway...... I dont think it is ever too late for starting over, making changes or whatever you want to call it. I think that each day we live we become wiser in that, we recognize our needs and know that we need to make changes. I commend you on this. |
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Mar 20, 2006, 09:50 PM
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justsignmeupalready, you can change. Baby steps, I reckon are the way to go. We are all works in progress.
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