klim Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 I think I usually handle things well. I've ridden this rollercoaster for a little over two years and the hills and valleys have been relatively mild.I'm logical, down-to-earth practical,light hearted. and today I'm uptight and anxious.My dh should be here. Yesterday my younger son accepted an offer to University for the fall. He'll be 5 hrs away.I've already done this routine with my older son, 2 month after dh died. But this one is affecting me more. I know I can deal with this, just not feeling as strong as usual. That's ok right?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trying Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 (((Klim))) It's not only ok, it completely normal and human. Strong means you keep going despite anxiety, sadness or whatever. Strong means knowing when to take a pause, ask for help, lean on others. Strong means knowing your own limitations. Give yourself the time to process this and feel all that you are feeling. You will deal with but you don't have to right now. Your DH should be with as you face an empty nest. That's the way we all planned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beyondlife Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 If it's not alright then you've got almost everybody on this board on the crazy train with you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donswife Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 of course you can deal with this but it get so exhausting holding it all together so these moments of just wanted to be taken care of are not only understood but shared by all of us Take care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadiangirl Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Right! Wishing you the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaP Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 You need to give yourself permission to be sad sometimes. It's OK. Sending HUGS! We cannot be strong ALL THE TIME... D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoVerySad Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Yes, of course it is okay. I hope it all goes well with the transition for both you and your son. klim. Hugs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klim Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share Posted June 3, 2015 ok not strong all the time.....got it. Thanks for the booster shot folks....... Onwards and forwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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