tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7696627088548181997.post1523469262109092673..comments2023-08-20T07:48:44.496-07:00Comments on letgohangon: IncidentAnnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04382717273926292379noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7696627088548181997.post-20758241102001142222010-06-11T19:19:10.567-07:002010-06-11T19:19:10.567-07:00Many thanks to all of you. I feel so much more abl...Many thanks to all of you. I feel so much more able to cope after spending a little time with you.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04382717273926292379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7696627088548181997.post-49044700905813075902010-06-11T18:57:10.702-07:002010-06-11T18:57:10.702-07:00tom@recoveryhelpdesk.com has sent you a message on...tom@recoveryhelpdesk.com has sent you a message on junkjunk!<br /><br />To reply to this message, click here: http://junkjunk.ning.com/profiles/message/listInbox?xg_source=msg_mes_private<br /><br /><br /><br />Subject: still can't post comments on your site for some reason but...<br /><br /><br /><br />"Anna, I've been reading your blog and tried to leave several long comments only <br /><br />to have them not post. I'm not sure why I have that problem but its been an <br /><br />ongoing thing...somehow I forget and then am sadly reminded when my comment is <br /><br />nowhere to be found.<br /><br /><br /><br />Anyway, I just wanted to let you say that I have so much respect and admiration <br /><br />for you as a person and as a parent. I like to read your blog because I learn <br /><br />from what you say, but also because I leave your blog with a good feeling <br /><br />because I've "spent some time" with a person of unusual quality. Wishing you <br /><br />and your family the best."<br /><br /><br /><br />To reply to this message, click here: http://junkjunk.ning.com/profiles/message/listInbox?xg_source=msg_mes_private<br /><br /><br /><br />--<br /><br />To control which emails you receive on junkjunk!, go to:<br /><br />http://junkjunk.ning.com/?xgo=iad06g/xz1ly/zOfSrh6HGqGSXbha6jbKd2-hJw0h5Aq6pgUwhkgtg&xg_source=msg_mes_privateAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04382717273926292379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7696627088548181997.post-68578686009275655872010-06-11T02:45:38.422-07:002010-06-11T02:45:38.422-07:00I hope that you both find a good balance for livin...I hope that you both find a good balance for living with each other. There is much that is positive with Beth.Sydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642843245634635843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7696627088548181997.post-30827399552987528922010-06-10T19:31:00.804-07:002010-06-10T19:31:00.804-07:00I'm so glad you have the opportunity to be the...I'm so glad you have the opportunity to be there for her.<br />I continue to pray for you all.<br />Love & hugs!Heather's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03323023399443964827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7696627088548181997.post-55212016402281642872010-06-10T06:28:38.688-07:002010-06-10T06:28:38.688-07:00Praying for you both.Praying for you both.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7696627088548181997.post-84069544218304941912010-06-09T18:12:18.905-07:002010-06-09T18:12:18.905-07:00I so agree with you about the doctors. Unless they...I so agree with you about the doctors. Unless they have seen the ups and downs that can happen within the space of an hour, or the ferocious manipulation and recovery that goes on unchecked, or if they have a chance to witness all the endless needs that have to be tiptoed around, how can they really understand life with our daughters? Accounts from the families seems to usually be discounted as overblown and exaggerated.<br />Thinking of you and Beth,<br />xx krisKristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17383541747197866087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7696627088548181997.post-55682588925010463052010-06-09T12:41:08.857-07:002010-06-09T12:41:08.857-07:00Thank you all. It is great to bounce off these exp...Thank you all. It is great to bounce off these experiences on people who have been there. Even the greatest doctor just does not know what it is like to live with this stuff unless they have done it.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04382717273926292379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7696627088548181997.post-2069587181808904402010-06-09T07:48:43.273-07:002010-06-09T07:48:43.273-07:00I think sometimes we just have to meet people wher...I think sometimes we just have to meet people where they are at; it sounds like this is what ya’ll are doing with Beth. I know for me, this hasn’t always been easy to do at times (control issues would be my guess). I agree with Barbara, it sounds like Beth is trying, which is all we can ask for and it sounds like she is progressing in the right direction. I continue to pray for you all!Kristi (Jake's Mom)http://heartspeak-urmyheart.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7696627088548181997.post-64958428821086100292010-06-09T07:43:58.985-07:002010-06-09T07:43:58.985-07:00Unfortunately, Beth's behavior is very normal ...Unfortunately, Beth's behavior is very normal for the illness. Manipulating the family to be angry at one another is classic. Pit everyone against one another. Cause chaos. Fear/ rejection of taking her meds is also a typical attention-getting strategy. She is feeling bad and wants everyone to be aware of her unease. Anything anyone says when she is symptomatic will be taken the wrong way.<br />I completely understand why you want her to continue to stay with you at this point. At least you have a chance of controlling the outcome of one of these episodes. How many hundreds of times have I been right where you are? My advice is to keep a watchful eye and NOT engage right now. Anything you say or do will only fan the flames of her anger and despair. Validate how she feels as best you can and walk away. I really do know how hard that advice is to take. But, you are not going to snap her out of it with a few choice words. If only...<br />Remember how good things have been. Anna, you had five pretty good weeks with Beth. You will build on those. Beth doesn't want to feel this way. She knows what it feels like to have peace and harmony. She can't do it right now but it is in her memory banks. Trust you can get there again.<br />I know what it is to have hopes and dreams for our daughters. I, too, pray that Beth will be able to step into a future where she is happy and productive. <br />xx kris<br />And, again, thank you thank you, thank you for all your advice on applying for SSDI.<br />xxKristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17383541747197866087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7696627088548181997.post-21011145354209925702010-06-08T18:42:16.989-07:002010-06-08T18:42:16.989-07:00As someone who is "out here" reading abo...As someone who is "out here" reading about Beth and your family - things look really good. She has progressed a lot, she's doing SO WELL! Everyone has set backs and bad days even if they are not diagnosed. I think the support and safety and love she's getting from all you is so valuable.Bar L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11100008292699584336noreply@blogger.com