Posted by TexasChic on June 1, 2006, at 21:12:08
In reply to Re: Good news - about me » Dinah, posted by Kath on June 1, 2006, at 20:27:41
I really didn't realize I came across so positive. I was just excited about the posibilities. I'm glad yall pointed that out to me though. Its so easy to identify when you're in a negative place, and equally easy to miss when you're in a positive place. I really should start keeping a journal, but I think my alternative is to write here instead.
Kath, I understand about your son, I have a similiar situation with my brother. Its so so hard for me to stand by and watch him screw up instead of helping him. But I know he'll never get anywhere unless he finds it in himself. There is no better feeling than when you realize YOU are in control of your life. My brother is still easily influenced by the wrong people, I just try to incourage him to trust his instincts and not be bullied into anything he thinks isn't right. He's just at such a wishy washy stage in his life. I've got to stand by and let him make his own mistakes. Its so hard though!!!
Right after I wrote the first post I checked my email and saw one of my very few IRL friends (who I'm absolutely terrible about staying in touch with) wrote for me to call her. We talked for I don't know how long. It reminded me that I could have friends if I would just actually try! We're going to try to get together tomorrow after work. I've known her for years and she's really cool and funny. She's also recently divorced (happily), which means a SINGLE friend to boot! Its time I took control of the social part of my life.
I've just got to remember the one most important thing I've learned in life...
...if you don't like how your life is going, CHANGE IT!!!!
-T
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