What is it about this very seasoned social worker that wants to be better than anybody else at managing emotional stress? Is there some competition out there that I must win?
The days that do not bring anger and fear are to be appreciated, for sure, because the days that are wrapped in anger and fear are so difficult to accept as part of the process. Suddenly the awareness sinks in YET AGAIN: this is a tough road and the bad parts are not to be avoided. Suddenly the nastiness rises to the surface and.....this is the hard part......must be acknowledged and addressed.
Oh yes you do TOO want someone to feel bad. You are not ALWAYS the forbearing, patient, accepting person who is managing THE BEST DIVORCE EVER.
And yes you must remind yourself over and over about the things you can do to help yourself along. Make that list of things you enjoy! Try one thing this week you have not been accustomed to doing before...maybe it will turn out great! And then do these things and start making them part of your routine, so that you are always there for yourself on these lousy lousy BAD DAYS. Because those days arrive and smack you down and only you can feel your way forward and off the floor.
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