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Re: ????
From: allan (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat Apr 10 17:52:37 1999
Dear Joy
An excellent book you may want to check out regarding dealing with past
sexual abuse is "The Courage to Heal"; there's a bunch of self-help
exercises to do, in addition to all the info stuff and is something you
can work on yourself without a counsellor, which can be helpful
especially when there's a waiting period to get in to see a counsellor.
Best of luck to you and enjoy your little holiday!
Luv, Amy in Ontario
Joy Schutzman wrote:
>
> Tracy, Rachelle, Justine, Amy, and Suzanne (and anyone else)
>
> Thank you all for your very kind responses! I really
> appreciated everything you said! I am doing better. I have rented tons
> of movies and made plans to veg. (or "potato") out for a week or so.
> You're all right, I am very hard on myself. That's what I hear from my
> family members all of the time. Its strange, my pain level is very
> low, but my emotional state is the weirdest its ever been.
> I am making plans to see a counselor or psychologist or
> something about everything. I also have sexual abuse in my past; it
> was when I was a child. I don't remember much, and I think my brain is
> trying to bring those memories out right now. I need to deal with a
> lot of things, and that scares me. I keep thinking that I can handle
> everything, but the truth is that I can't handle much right now. I
> know that I need help. I don't want to go back to work when this week
> is over, but I know that I'll have to, for a little while at least.
> I am enjoying this time, though! I'm catching up with some
> friends, and just having fun, which is not something that I do very
> often! I'm also sleeping in! That feels good! =) My family (parents,
> sister, and in-laws) are helping out a lot with meals, cleaning, and
> laundry. I really appreciate everyone's concern! It makes me feel good
> that you all understand! Thank you!
>
> Lots of luv, Joy in CA
>
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