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just saying hello and trying to shake off the shame

J janedoeMember
I’ve been back from an out of state treatment program for about a week now, and it’s been a good but rough transition. I really grew and learned so much while out of state - and transffering it here has been hard but really incredible too.

But today (and yesterday too) the “shame monster” is nearly eating me alive about the stupid awful things I have done in my life. It makes me awfully quiet (online and "offline.") I've been reading the posts all along - including from the treatment center and now since being back. The topics discussed here have really helped me and are so insightful.

I don’t have much to say but wanted to say hello...

and to also kinda vent:
I just want to do life better!!! and get the shame monster off my back sooo much!!!

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strummergirlstrummergirlMember
Hi Janedoe!

Welcome back! I've been wondering how you are doing. I'm really glad to hear that the program was helpful to you. Do you still have some contact with the people there while you transition back? Did they help you get connected with some folks close by?

Thanks for letting us know you are back! I hope you can keep posting and let us know what is going on. This is a safe place to open up and let us help you drive away that rackafrackin' shame monster. Big Grin

Hugs,
SG
mtfmtfMember
Hi Janedoe! I too have been wondering how you have been and how things went with your program. Glad to hear it was a good thing. Transitioning back to life would undoubtedly be difficult, so don't be hard on yourself. And yes, the 'rackafrackin' shame monster (love that, SG) is an ugly monster we all carry around.

I agree that we're all here to support you so please post whenever you need to. Glad to hear from you, and please go easy on yourself. You're doing great, and need to give yourself some MAJOR credit for what you've just accomplished for yourself. I wish I could do something powerful like that for myself. I think it is awesome. Hang in there, and lots of hugs to you!! Big Grin

MTF

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