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Siwsan

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Wed Jul 24, 2024, 10:38 AM Jul 2024

Back from my therapy session and I'm ready for a nap [View all]

Not just because of the appointment. The only thing I've eaten, for the last 24 hours, is a few slices of cheese. My appetite is gone and last night was the first night I slept for more than 2 or 3 hours. I had to do some things to pick up after I left the appointment and damn, that wiped me out.

He was, of course, fully of sympathy about the loss of Sian. He was shocked when I told him about the message I received from a non-blood related family member 'disowning' me because I got tired of arguing with her and pretty much told her to not concern herself with my priorities, what I do and why I do what I do. She's a bit of a narcissistic control freak so that didn't sit well. It's a long, YEARS in the making schism that didn't happen earlier because I was far too accommodating, forgiving, and willing to walk on egg shells every time I was around her. She just picked a really bad time to issue her verdict. It popped up just after we buried Sian and I was still in a state of shock and grief.

I purged myself of a lot, about her, that I've been holding on to, so that helps. He agreed I was justified in blocking her from any form of contact, unless she decides to mail me a letter and somehow I doubt she will go that route.

My next appointment with him will be a week after my psych eval, which is on the 14th.

Now I'm going to try and thing of something that might trigger my appetite. I picked up some temptations but I want to start off with something very light like toast and tea.

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Hugs for you. blm Jul 2024 #1
You deserve a nap! 💤 onecaliberal Jul 2024 #2
Sounds like... 2naSalit Jul 2024 #3
Good to hear from you! PikaBlue Jul 2024 #4
It's funny you mention tapioca Siwsan Jul 2024 #7
Continue to check in PikaBlue Jul 2024 #8
I'm trying to come up with a couple of shelters for in front of the house Siwsan Jul 2024 #9
Therapy sessions, can be hard. kozar Jul 2024 #5
Thanks, Koz Siwsan Jul 2024 #6
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