My Life In A Box
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Comment from highplains
No, I don't see it as a pitty pot. I am 45 but I can relate with the lonliness, the paralizing fear, the pain. I whole heartedly agree with you about religion. I too have had my own painful journey within and without it. I wondered about the part "Starting with the orphanage" Did you spend time at one? You don't have to answer, but I was curious. I started out as a ward of the state. Luckily I got decent people who adopted me. I was just a baby. Anyway just wanted to let you know you are not alone, which you probably know, but I know it makes me feel better to have someone tell me so!! Hey, I think I just made a ryhm. It's late please forgive the spelling.
Thanks for sharing!
Laura
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2010
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No, I don't see it as a pitty pot. I am 45 but I can relate with the lonliness, the paralizing fear, the pain. I whole heartedly agree with you about religion. I too have had my own painful journey within and without it. I wondered about the part "Starting with the orphanage" Did you spend time at one? You don't have to answer, but I was curious. I started out as a ward of the state. Luckily I got decent people who adopted me. I was just a baby. Anyway just wanted to let you know you are not alone, which you probably know, but I know it makes me feel better to have someone tell me so!! Hey, I think I just made a ryhm. It's late please forgive the spelling.
Thanks for sharing!
Laura
Comment Written 10-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2010
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Thank you. Yes i was in an orphanage for 5 yrs. I'm happy you had good parents Laura. Blessings, Barbara
Comment from HealingMuse
{{{BARB}}}
Well written piece! I'm not at all convinced that prose isn't another area of strength for you.
I am very concerned about you!!!! PLEASE consider counseling (perhaps through your local hospice)!!! If your daughter was a hospice patient, you very likely can get FREE grief counseling! Even if she wasn't in hospice, you can likely get free or very, very low cost counseling by trained therapists!
It sounds as if you NEED to take some action to help yourself toprocess your feelings!
Many hospice organizations also offer grief support groups and, in myexperience, they are INCREDIBLY POWERFUL!!!
You know, one of Einstein's fav sayings was that the definition of insanity was that doing the same thing over & over, expecting different results. I know you are suffering terribly-please make that call to get qualified help? (You might also contact your doctor, too, for some meds to help you get through this dark night of the soul.)
I sure hope you will take action to get help!
Jan
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2010
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{{{BARB}}}
Well written piece! I'm not at all convinced that prose isn't another area of strength for you.
I am very concerned about you!!!! PLEASE consider counseling (perhaps through your local hospice)!!! If your daughter was a hospice patient, you very likely can get FREE grief counseling! Even if she wasn't in hospice, you can likely get free or very, very low cost counseling by trained therapists!
It sounds as if you NEED to take some action to help yourself toprocess your feelings!
Many hospice organizations also offer grief support groups and, in myexperience, they are INCREDIBLY POWERFUL!!!
You know, one of Einstein's fav sayings was that the definition of insanity was that doing the same thing over & over, expecting different results. I know you are suffering terribly-please make that call to get qualified help? (You might also contact your doctor, too, for some meds to help you get through this dark night of the soul.)
I sure hope you will take action to get help!
Jan
Comment Written 10-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2010
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Jan, please don't worry about me. I will be ok. always am. I dodn't write to worry kind friends. Just had to is all. Thank you dear caring friend. Blessings, Barbara
Comment from mtngalofnc
Hi L&P,
It is human nature for even the strongest of us to have moments when we feel the weight of the world sits on our shoulders and I feel you are one of those people. But God is watching and will send someone else to cross your path. Someone whom you will develope a deep friendship with. Your daughter and Trish will stay nestled in your heart affording you the fond memories of times together.
It is a pleasure reading your story. Your words remind us of our human connection and offer much thought. Thank you for sharing. You will be in my prayers. God bless and have a wonderful day.
Becky
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2010
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Hi L&P,
It is human nature for even the strongest of us to have moments when we feel the weight of the world sits on our shoulders and I feel you are one of those people. But God is watching and will send someone else to cross your path. Someone whom you will develope a deep friendship with. Your daughter and Trish will stay nestled in your heart affording you the fond memories of times together.
It is a pleasure reading your story. Your words remind us of our human connection and offer much thought. Thank you for sharing. You will be in my prayers. God bless and have a wonderful day.
Becky
Comment Written 10-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2010
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Thank you dear sister. Blessings. Barbara
Comment from amada
I'm so glad you gave a way out to your pressing need to write about it. Your words are poignant because they are so truthful. All of us is fearsome of something and we hide for many reasons. You come and spell it all. I honor that honesty dear friend.
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2010
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I'm so glad you gave a way out to your pressing need to write about it. Your words are poignant because they are so truthful. All of us is fearsome of something and we hide for many reasons. You come and spell it all. I honor that honesty dear friend.
Comment Written 10-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2010
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Am I honor your friendship dear amada. Blessings and thank you. Barbara
Comment from adewpearl
I didn't feal empty - feel
I have since reading in the Bible - I have since read
fear to surfice - surface
I am a tiny bit freightened - frightened
I am such a dicotomy - dichotomy
No solice or peace - solace
Your ending is so honest, my friend. I know exactly what you mean. Sometimes when a person is strong, all she wants is a chance to be vulnerable, to have someone else offer her a soft place to fall. Enough with being strong. And friends allow us that luxury, the chance to be ourselves, to show our vulnerability, to have someone who cares who offers her strength to us when we feel weak. To lose such a friend can be devastating, and you express that so well here. Brooke
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2010
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I didn't feal empty - feel
I have since reading in the Bible - I have since read
fear to surfice - surface
I am a tiny bit freightened - frightened
I am such a dicotomy - dichotomy
No solice or peace - solace
Your ending is so honest, my friend. I know exactly what you mean. Sometimes when a person is strong, all she wants is a chance to be vulnerable, to have someone else offer her a soft place to fall. Enough with being strong. And friends allow us that luxury, the chance to be ourselves, to show our vulnerability, to have someone who cares who offers her strength to us when we feel weak. To lose such a friend can be devastating, and you express that so well here. Brooke
Comment Written 10-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2010
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Thank you Brooke for the corrections and for not docking me. LOL Amen to your words. Blessings, Barbara
Comment from Nicky B
I always say if you fear something write it down in order to let yourself free. Be at peace my friend. You have shared some wonderful words and insight here. I am thinking how lucky we are to still have you here with us on this earth. God bless. Nick.
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2010
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I always say if you fear something write it down in order to let yourself free. Be at peace my friend. You have shared some wonderful words and insight here. I am thinking how lucky we are to still have you here with us on this earth. God bless. Nick.
Comment Written 10-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2010
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What a wonderful thing to say dear Nick. Ditto I might add. Blessings to you. Ma
