It's better to put my kids through a divorce than a suicide. I didn't think I'd have to be telling myself this today. My husband wanted the kids to see a therapist. His work offers a certain number of free sessions per person, and he thought we should normalize it for the kids - treat … Continue reading I Deserve To Be Able To Save Myself
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An Assortment of Things
It amuses me when I get a like and it's pretty clear they can't possibly have read the post and are just hoping to generate return traffic. No, when talking about my impending divorce I do not, in fact, want to visit your wedding blog. --- I scrubbed a lot of things yesterday and today … Continue reading An Assortment of Things
Stress Relief
Today's therapy appointment provided relief. First, with a space where I could safely vent, express my fears, and let myself cry without worry. Secondly, in the fact that my therapist does not think I need hospitalization. She's worked in the programs that handle in hospital mental health stays, and did not believe one would be … Continue reading Stress Relief
My Therapist Is Enabling Me
By which I mean she's encouraging me to honestly assess what I want out of life and to pursue a life that gives me happiness and satisfaction. And my poor brain just doesn't know what to do with someone encouraging me to live my life in a way that makes me happy and so it's … Continue reading My Therapist Is Enabling Me
Potential Progress
We had two visits with therapists today. First to see my husband's therapist, then to see my therapist. They both gently affirmed that the change we're working on is necessary and needs to be continued - in such a way that it didn't even come to an argument or discussion. After our latest fight, we … Continue reading Potential Progress
On A Good Day 