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Hi SS-I thought I did not need help and that I was smart enough and in the mental health field, so I could handle things myself. Over time I became so depressed, obsessed, miserable, tried to change my A spouse, and I just sank deeper and deeper into a dark hole. Now after 4 years in program, it's not that I feel great everyday, because I don't. But I feel better than I used to, some days I am happy, I have tools that help me dig out if I end up in the hole again. I have many people and options for help. And other program people really do help. I live with an alcoholic and people that don't cannot understand, even though they may try. If you have been on the board before, then you know if it was helpful or not. I know I don't want to live this life alone-I can't do it! Lyne
Welcome back SS - good to see you again....I love, love, love that it's a WE program. We don't have to do it alone and that is such a huge relief for me. Keep coming back!
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
