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Posted by memoryleaves on December 8, 2004, at 19:17:56
Hi. I'm new to psycho-babble. I posted an intro over at the Newbie's board last week. But this is the board I'm drawn to because I'm in therapy for childhood traumas and I feel understood here. You have all helped me so much. Thank you. I hope it's okay if I start posting here. I am going to be therapyless for the next few months and I feel like I'm free falling. It's kind of scary for me. I know this place is not for therapy, but I think it's always helpful to give and receive support.
I had my final EMDR session today because I'm moving away. I will be continuing after I move, with some other doctor.
I just wrote this majorly long post which was going in all directions and I've come to the conclusion that I'm feeling too empty to articulate myself. I'm sorry. I had to delete it. I couldn't put you through that.
I don't know what to do or say. I guess I'm just hoping someone will come along and lay out a soft place for me to fall. I need just for today to not have to be the one to do that for myself. I know you know what I'm talking about, and that's comforting in and of itself. It helps to be heard and understood.
Thanks for listening to me. Sorry for being such a whiney baby. Talk about bad first impressions.
Memory
Posted by gardenergirl on December 8, 2004, at 19:26:41
In reply to Raw~need soft place to fall, posted by memoryleaves on December 8, 2004, at 19:17:56
Oh sweetie,
You are not a whiny baby. None of us are. Your feelings just are. We can't judge them. And you are right, this is a wonderful place for support. I'm glad you found Babble. And don't worry if you ramble. Sometimes just getting those thoughts out in any order is helpful.Are hugs okay? If so, I offer an gentle hug and welcome. I hope you find comfort and support here during your transition. Moving is hard enough, but being in the middle of intense therapy work and having to change must be really difficult. Good luck.
Again, welcome.
gg
Posted by Susan47 on December 8, 2004, at 20:11:06
In reply to Re: Raw~need soft place to fall » memoryleaves, posted by gardenergirl on December 8, 2004, at 19:26:41
I offer you my hugs as well, take care of yourself and keep posting as much as you want ...
Posted by alexandra_k on December 8, 2004, at 20:46:54
In reply to Re: Raw~need soft place to fall, posted by Susan47 on December 8, 2004, at 20:11:06
Yay, I'm glad you found this board!
I remember how I felt last time I wasn't working with anyone, you described that so well. It is always hard when you have to stop working with someone, especially if you were working well together.
I hope that you find somebody else just as good if not better at the place you are moving to.
Hugs.
Posted by memoryleaves on December 8, 2004, at 21:47:09
In reply to Re: Raw~need soft place to fall, posted by alexandra_k on December 8, 2004, at 20:46:54
Gardenergirl, Susan47 and Alexandra_k:
Hugs are always appreciated! Thank you all for your thoughtfulness and understanding. And thanks for making me feel welcome.
I will definitely post more when my brain unfreezes and I can be halfway coherent.
Thanks for giving this girl a soft place to fall and some peace of mind.
Memory
Hugs going full circle.
Posted by Dinah on December 8, 2004, at 22:00:13
In reply to Re: Raw~need soft place to fall, posted by memoryleaves on December 8, 2004, at 21:47:09
Posted by Shortelise on December 9, 2004, at 0:28:54
In reply to Raw~need soft place to fall, posted by memoryleaves on December 8, 2004, at 19:17:56
Lots of feathers, all plumped up together.
Hay in a stack.
Many mattresses (without a pea underneath).
Clouds.
Arms.
Leaves!
Too, a tree - in case instead of falling, you'd like to stand awhile.
ShortE
Posted by memoryleaves on December 9, 2004, at 10:13:09
In reply to feathers » memoryleaves, posted by Shortelise on December 9, 2004, at 0:28:54
> Lots of feathers, all plumped up together.
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> Hay in a stack.
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> Many mattresses (without a pea underneath).
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> Clouds.
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> Arms.
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> Leaves!
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> Too, a tree - in case instead of falling, you'd like to stand awhile.
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> ShortE
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>
*long soft sighhhhhh* Thanks for putting a smile on my face to start my day with. That was really sweet. I especially love your mattress reference (without a pea underneath). Ahhh.Thank you ShortE! I wish for you the same:)
Memory
Posted by memoryleaves on December 9, 2004, at 10:19:48
In reply to Hullo and welcome (nm) » memoryleaves, posted by Dinah on December 8, 2004, at 22:00:13
Posted by Poet on December 9, 2004, at 20:34:21
In reply to Raw~need soft place to fall, posted by memoryleaves on December 8, 2004, at 19:17:56
Hi memoryleaves,
Babble can be a great safety net when you feel like you are falling. The support here is sometimes what gets me through another day.
Hang in there and post when you feel up to it.
Poet
Posted by Aphrodite on December 9, 2004, at 20:46:03
In reply to Raw~need soft place to fall, posted by memoryleaves on December 8, 2004, at 19:17:56
Welcome! I think you've made a wonderful first impression!
You've come to the right place! I came here needing understanding and friendship and got more than I could have ever hoped for. I hope you keep posting and lean on us through this time.
I did a good deal of EMDR, too. Did you find it helpful?
Take care.
Posted by daisym on December 9, 2004, at 23:57:26
In reply to Raw~need soft place to fall, posted by memoryleaves on December 8, 2004, at 19:17:56
Hi and welcome.
I hope we never have to worry about being whiney or making a good impression here. Otherwise, I'd be banned soon. :) Just be yourself and ask for what you need.
I hope you find a new good terapist soon. You should find good suppoer here during the transition phase.
Posted by memoryleaves on December 10, 2004, at 12:08:41
In reply to Re: Raw~need soft place to fall » memoryleaves, posted by daisym on December 9, 2004, at 23:57:26
Posted by Aphrodite on December 10, 2004, at 13:28:23
In reply to Re: Poet~Aphrodite~Daisy:Thank you very much:) (nm), posted by memoryleaves on December 10, 2004, at 12:08:41
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