LOL AG.. thank you for your supportRead More...

actually energy and spirtual are also interlinkiedRead More...

Robin, What a great use of your creativity! My T's waiting room could use one of those. AGRead More...

BW Sounds like grieving to me, which is really hard work. So you are getting something done. If this weren't you but were a friend you were talking to, would you be judging her as harshly? I recently had the revelation that I should at least cut myself as much slack as I'm willing to cut other people. Its completely understandable you're having a tough time. This too shall pass (probably not quickly enough : ) but it WILL go by. Hang in there.Read More...

Shrinklady- Thank you for your feedback and best of all, validation. I feel a lot better in general about my decision even though ZI dont quite understand what happened and I wish she had asked me more but what can I do... lol I do plan to call the supervisor and just see what happens but I think Im getting over it.... thanks again.. BWRead More...

cool beansRead More...

Philippians 4:8 (New International Version) New International Version (NIV) Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society " 8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. ' i've been thinking about the idea of affirmations some more... it even says so in the Bible. Interesting. RobinRead More...

Hi Rosie... thanks Im confused.... you signed Nafeesa... is it you? like im confused or not understanding...Read More...

i once got a star on my homework...Read More...

Hi Robin- Thank you for the ideas.... I have been comtemplating on this somewhat. It's very hard... lol.... I dont like it... HAHA.... I hate when dreams stick around and aggitate my soul. My anxiety levels have been higher too. I have a chart where I mark down a general score of my mood, pain and anxiety level each day.... Thanks again BWRead More...

Sounds like a challenging situation.. One suggestion that I have is possibly... well first off.... time will likely help build trust.... maybe starting different projects... a journaling writing/art projects if possible and also brining in potential mentors, speakers and people who can help illustrate that there are many things out there in the world to explore from their culture... so much in life only shows positive things through the 'dominant' culture but not through anyone elses which...Read More...

Oops.. sorry for the misunderstanding. :-)Read More...

Well the good thing about here is that it's safe as a internet forum can be. Shrinklady, me and others accept you and take time to breathe a little. That always helps. You didnt cause any trouble annd I know its hard but sometimes it helps to tell those mean messages in your head that the abuse isn't happening now and those people are wrong. Lots of issues to deal with at 14 but you're doing great It was great talking with you too on IM. BWRead More...

it's been almost 4 weks now! and it'snot as hard as i thought it would be... I feel like I'm 'taking back' my hands... doesn't that sound dorkey? robinRead More...

'fronting' is a term used for 'being out' and yes... the words get in the way! but in order to make sense, we have to make up words to fit sometimes. yes, to label the process. scottRead More...

Update- I gave my therapist the letter but said to p;ease read it latter like next week.. for nexdt weeks session as I prefer to discuss the homework I did... lol so I sorta chicklened out but not really.. I felt I really needed to have a positive session and I didnt know how the other one would turn out.. even if positive in the end, it would be fraught with much trepedation and given my mental state thhis past Tuesday, I found it would bne better to not work with such an activating topic..Read More...

keep talking and figuring it out! cyber hugs... robinRead More...

AG- WHat a wonderful symbolic piece representing such amazing trust and peaceful attatchment!! I feel the major transition from a barren wasteland to the open door alone no more!! I bet your therapist was very pleased and honored to have this wonderful expression of saftey and trust. Thanks so much for sharing!!!! Not to mention Im glad to not be the only one with poetry on here now... lol... BWRead More...

Hi AG I always miss Holly reminding me each week to be good to me! It's always a good reminder to hear it from others too! I do keep it in mind but it's so often easy to forget in the time when it's needed the most!! It's nice to come to this place and feel understood Izzie (Butterfly Warrior)Read More...

"families are like fish... they can be good for a short time but they quickly start to stink.."Read More...

it's all such a process! stay tuned, more emotions to come!Read More...

we told them ahead of time... that's a long story... and Scott gave a 'talk' about how it is when we met them... and they were all cool with it! RobinRead More...

Butterfly Warrior: I sure can relate to the dissociation you experience....quite the coping mechanism.....for both of us..... SRead More...

Having a voice, but also having that voice heard, to me are important in my healing... SRead More...