Posted by partlycloudy on July 23, 2005, at 23:32:19
In reply to Re: Being my own therapist » Dinah, posted by Dinah on July 23, 2005, at 22:58:18
> Of course, I'm not a perfect parent myself. Someone was posting about their mother always sleeping or having a headache, and I was ashamed to recognize myself in that.
Goodness! No shame should be anywhere close to your needs, Dinah. You're a big part of the engine that keeps your family engine going, even when things are not smooth.
I think that you've identified something that you can recognize in yourself, Perhaps? That only by addressing those immediate needs are you able to be present and engaging in the other parts. Enough time for yourself - to sleep and rest - and there's more Dinah to go around for everyone else.OK, what's my cut on the fee??
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