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Feb 23, 2013, 10:40 PM
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The bus was late.
I barely made it to my meeting today. The chairs were re-arranged. It was predominantly men. And at a men's recovery center. They were all sprawling around me and crowding me. ICK! I had to get out of there. I wish there were women's meetings every day. I have a schedule of them, but they are at odd times of the day. I hate it when I need to run again because I am so scared of being retraumatized again. As I have said before, I am okay when I am not feeling attacked or about to be. I hate being surrounded by men. So scary... and then it's rage. Did not do anything, but just felt rage inside. Seeing red. So triggered... . |
 IowaFarmGal, optimize990h, ThisWayOut
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#2
Feb 23, 2013, 10:44 PM
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I am sorry you got triggered when you were trying to do something positive for yourself.
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I get fed, don't worry.   (Buddy putting in his 2bits worth)
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Feb 24, 2013, 03:35 PM
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I appreciate optimize and anyone who takes the time and bothers to reply to my loco threads.
thanks, optimize for not being silent. Carol |
| optimize990h
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#4
Feb 24, 2013, 04:38 PM
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Yes, sometimes I don't know what to write in response. I don't want to do the wrong thing and a create a negative experience. Thanks for your feedback.
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I get fed, don't worry. (Buddy putting in his 2bits worth)
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#5
Feb 24, 2013, 05:01 PM
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I have found that this can really keep each other from being supportive. What a shame we all feel we have to worry about that. Sometimes the best way to support is to "actively listen" by saying, "I am here. I am sorry you are having a hard time." Many of us think we have to have answers or profound advice. This is a peer support group. We identify and share. That is all we need to do. thanks, Carol |
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Feb 25, 2013, 11:26 AM
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Don't let your problems or the world make you feel small. Stretch your arms out over your head. Take a deep breathe. Tell yourself that you are big. You are big, not small. You always have space, you are not trapped........ I'm an ISFJ |
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Mar 01, 2013, 11:57 PM
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I am going to women only groups now.
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The idea of a soul mate is an ILLUSION. In reality, we must learn to be our own best friend/partner. Then if love comes to us, we will already be whole. All that love can do, at that point, is enhance our wholeness! |
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Mar 02, 2013, 01:04 AM
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Hope that you are feeling better now.
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Mar 02, 2013, 08:47 PM
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It does feel awkward being around only women---I have learned a pattern of being a certain way from my abusers. But it is something I need to do.
I am not sure I am feeling better. lol Feelings are coming up; painful ones of not being nurtured and not knowing how to ask for it---ie from women. UGH. But I know I am going thru a process now; I am going in the right direction and I trust it. Carol
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The idea of a soul mate is an ILLUSION. In reality, we must learn to be our own best friend/partner. Then if love comes to us, we will already be whole. All that love can do, at that point, is enhance our wholeness! |
| Sannah
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