Pat ElliottExpertHERWriterGuideBlogger(reply to Anonymous)
Anon, I'm so glad to hear you say that. I could tell you really, really needed to vent, and that the situation is getting to you, which isn't good for YOUR health and well-being. It has to be extra hard because, as you say, she's your girl...well, your baby still in many ways...and this isn't what you dreamed her life would be. Helping yourself will help you help her too in the long run...It's like when you're on a airplane and they ask those with children to fight their instincts and put the oxygen masks on themselves first so they can then help their kids. I hope that you find a great counselor and please feel free to come back anytime you need to talk about this, or you want to give us a progress report. Having an outlet to go to really can help. I wish all the best for both of you. Pat
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Anon, I'm so glad to hear you say that. I could tell you really, really needed to vent, and that the situation is getting to you, which isn't good for YOUR health and well-being. It has to be extra hard because, as you say, she's your girl...well, your baby still in many ways...and this isn't what you dreamed her life would be. Helping yourself will help you help her too in the long run...It's like when you're on a airplane and they ask those with children to fight their instincts and put the oxygen masks on themselves first so they can then help their kids. I hope that you find a great counselor and please feel free to come back anytime you need to talk about this, or you want to give us a progress report. Having an outlet to go to really can help. I wish all the best for both of you. Pat
September 2, 2010 - 5:07pmThis Comment
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