[scottishlass]

You can’t let people scare you. You can’t go your whole life trying to please everyone else. You can’t go through life worried about what everyone else is going to think. Whether
it’s your hair, clothes, what you have to say, how you feel, what you believe and what you have. You can’t let the judgment of others stop you from being you. Because if you do, you’re no longer you. You’re someone everyone else wants you to be.
~Unknown



“A serious girl, when she finds someone who calms her spirit and quiets her busy thoughts, will love you so fiercely, it will defy even her own logic and reasoning.”
~Unknown


“Breathe. All of the times you felt this anxious and this overwhelmed. All of the times you felt this level of pain. And remind yourself how each time, you made it through. Life has thrown so much at you, and despite how difficult things have been, you’ve survived. Breathe and trust that you can survive this too. Trust that this struggle is part of the process. And trust that as long as you don’t give up and keep pushing forward, no matter how hopeless things seem, you will make it.”
—Daniell Koepke


"Stop minimizing and discounting your feelings. You have every right to feel the way you do. Your feelings may not always be logical, but they are always valid. Because if you feel something, then you feel it and it’s real to you. It’s not something you can ignore or wish away. It’s there, gnawing at you, tugging at your core, and in order to find peace, you have to give yourself permission to feel whatever it is you feel. You have to let go of what you’ve been told you “should” or “shouldn’t” feel. You have to drown out the voices of people who try to shame you into silence. You have to listen to the sound of your own breathing and honor the truth inside you. Because despite what you may believe, you don’t need anyone’s validation or approval to feel what you feel. Your feelings are inherently right and true. They’re important and they matter — you matter — and it is more than okay to feel what you feel. Don’t let anyone, including yourself, convinc

 

[kiwiannie]

So true. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

 

[Lillysmom]

Thanks, Scottishlass for the words of wisdom. They couldn't have come at a better time.
My mother died in Dec. and my brothers and I sold the house that has been in the family for 90 yrs. We took the stuff we wanted, sold or gave away what we could, but much of the furniture will be junked, and the house will be torn down.
We'll get through it, as other people have, and move on. But right now, I can't help but feel a little lost.
Thanks again.

 

[DonnieK]

“Breathe. All of the times you felt this anxious and this overwhelmed. All of the times you felt this level of pain. And remind yourself how each time, you made it through. Life has thrown so much at you, and despite how difficult things have been, you’ve survived. Breathe and trust that you can survive this too. Trust that this struggle is part of the process. And trust that as long as you don’t give up and keep pushing forward, no matter how hopeless things seem, you will make it.”
—Daniell Koepke


Thank you SL, sometimes I forget this when nurses are coming and going and blood is being drawn and the "flares" come to visit and my breathing just keeps getting shallower and shallower. I must remember to keep breathing. Take in in, blow it out, take it in, blow it out!!!

 

[scottishlass]

“Breathe. All of the times you felt this anxious and this overwhelmed. All of the times you felt this level of pain. And remind yourself how each time, you made it through. Life has thrown so much at you, and despite how difficult things have been, you’ve survived. Breathe and trust that you can survive this too. Trust that this struggle is part of the process. And trust that as long as you don’t give up and keep pushing forward, no matter how hopeless things seem, you will make it.”
—Daniell Koepke

Thank you SL, sometimes I forget this when nurses are coming and going and blood is being drawn and the "flares" come to visit and my breathing just keeps getting shallower and shallower. I must remember to keep breathing. Take in in, blow it out, take it in, blow it out!!!

DonnieK just trust in HIM and breath slowly and deeply We need you here on the forum for a LONG LONG time to come
Love you SL ( Margaret )

 

[scottishlass]

Thanks, Scottishlass for the words of wisdom. They couldn't have come at a better time.
My mother died in Dec. and my brothers and I sold the house that has been in the family for 90 yrs. We took the stuff we wanted, sold or gave away what we could, but much of the furniture will be junked, and the house will be torn down.
We'll get through it, as other people have, and move on. But right now, I can't help but feel a little lost.
Thanks again.

Lillysmom Change is hard but you will find your way it all takes time and the memories that haunt you now will comfort you in time Stay positive

 

[Lillysmom]

Lillysmom Change is hard but you will find your way it all takes time and the memories that haunt you now will comfort you in time Stay positive

Thank you for the words of encouragement.