[Cthomas]

Merry christmas my friends!!!! I just wanted you all to know that i made it to 30 days without SI'ing. My mother is thrilled that this was the gift I have given her. 30 DAYS!!!!! One thing I want to mention to all of you who cope the same way i do, is this.....

when you are doing si, and the ones around you want a promise, dont do it. Its a promise that yes may get you through another day or minute without si'ing but the best promise you can give to them is to say I WILL TRY....trying is much easier less pressure on you, and you dont have the guilt of saying i did it when i promised I wouldnt. I tried to promise to my mom that I wouldnt si, but she said, and i quote, "honey, dont promise me that, thats a promise that will hurt you more if you DO si, just promise that you will try hard to NOT do it. thats the best promise in the world you can give me.

With that my friends, I wish us all a better 2008, and a great healthy, financially secure newyear. May we all make 30, 60, 90, and 367 days, without pressure, and without guilt.

Love to you all. Merry christmas. I am here all day if any of you need help. You have all helped me so much, more than you will ever know.

Love,
Colleen

[bchlyn]

you have a very wise mom... you should be proud of 30 days

[Cthomas]

Not only is she wise, but the very best mom you could ever ask for.

She has undoubtedly made the biggest difference in my life in regards to my depression, and add, and other issues too many to mention.....LOL

I love her so much.....and Im very grateful

Colleen

[_Hope_]

congrats , I am happy for you. keep up the hard work

Linda

[Cthomas]

Thank you hope.....

Merry christmas to YOU!!!
Colleen

[bipolar_bear]

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Colleen))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) What a wonderful Christmas present for you and your mom. I am so glad you were able to resist. I hope you many SI free days to come.

BB

[Cthomas]

Thanks BB!!!! Merry christmas to YOU!

Im trying...and thats all shes ever asks of me. Im lucky....
Colleen

[jacq10]

"honey, dont promise me that, thats a promise that will hurt you more if you DO si, just promise that you will try hard to NOT do it. thats the best promise in the world you can give me."

ahhh she is so understanding!

I'm so proud of you for making it to 30 days!


Jacq

[Cthomas]

Thanks friend! Hope youre day went well.

was thinkin bout ya.

yea my moms a sweetie.

Colleen

[GoodMama]

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WTG Colleen and Congratulations on 30 days! I'm know your mother must be very proud of you and I doubt you could have given her a better Christmas present!

No promises, just try your best, huh? Thank you for sharing that! I'm going to say the same thing to my own daughter and I hope it will relieve some of the tension around SI for us, too. I appreciate you ... all of you ... who are helping me become a better Mom.

((((((((Colleen)))))))) I wish you a wonderful, safe, happy and healthy New Year!

Trying to be a GoodMama

[Christina86]

((((((((((Colleen))))))))))))!!!

Good job you! What an awesome accomplishment, and what a great day to celebrate it on as well.

[Cthomas]

Hey canders....

thanks! I am happy about it as well. my mom loved the "gift". although its not easy im glad i made 30.

Have a good one.

Colleen

[024MANDY112233]

hi ive just joined this site i dont know anyone yet but i just read that you are 30days si FREE and just wanted to say congratulations.

[Cthomas]

Thanks and welcome to PC. im actually on like 42 days now as of today. im happy about that.

Feel free to ask questions and keep posting a very caring group of people are HERE!

Take care
colleen

[NewDawnFades]

Many hugs and congratulations to you Colleen!!! Great advice and an example of someone who is showing wonderful strength!!! Stay Strong!!!

[GoodMama]

42 days! Better than riches! Congratulations, Colleen ... you are one strong woman and I know you're an inspiration to many people here, as you are to me. Keep up the good work!

I've learned a lot from you since I've been coming to these forums. You always seem able to reach out to others even when you aren't feeling good yourself. My prayer for you is to see yourself as others see you! Strong, brave, caring and concerned. Smart, funny, and a good friend.

... and Stay strong! I know it's not easy BUT you can do it!

Still trying to be a GoodMama