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Originally Posted by FH-SchmennaLeigh
Well, I didn't because I forgot to wear deoderant this morning before I went and I sweat when I'm nervous. Yeah. I've since changed shirts.  |
This...this is why I love you Jenna! LOL!
Well, you know I'm not a birthmom. I do have some experience in dealing with very painful emotions though. And I think this idea of writing a letter to munchkin is a fantastic idea. And I think sometimes the things that hurt the most, and therefore we tend to avoid, are the things that need to be dealt with the most. And this is a great step.
I've written letters to people who have hurt me. It's not the same, I know, but it's dealing with painful emotions. And it's been very helpful. They also help with nightmares. I had some PTSD when we started our IVF because it was at the same hospital DH was treated for his cancer at, and I apparantly had never dealt with my fear of losing him to death. Until I had these horrifically violent nightmares of having to fight to save ourselves. I learned it was PTSD, so writing the letters helped with the nightmares, too.
Good job going to a therapist. I am very proud of you. :-) I know things are bound to get harder from time to time, just hold on to hope, and know that sometimes things have to hurt before they can feel good again.