My oldest daughter is reaching out. We have had 2 trauma counseling sessions and they have gone very well. We will be going again next week. Tonight she is actually sharing and opening up to me. I am loving it but it’s so painful.
5 months of her leaving & shutting me out. I understand why. The wound is still deep.
Yet she’s moving forward and opening up. I feel like tip toeing because I am nervous I am going to blow it.
So painful when you know your own trauma/addictions have lead you down this path.
I am deeply struggling with myself tonight. So deep…
Hi, I don’t know if this will help. I hope it does, as I wouldn’t respond if I didn’t think it could be of use.
I don’t have anything like your background or experiences, but like everyone here, I have my own demons, and addiction throws us some serious clouds to navigate through.
In my earlier days here, a couple of people responded to me with the word ‘ego’ in their responses. I was initially very upset. But, over time, I learned to step back and absorb the feedback, and not respond on reflex.
A few months later, I created a Topic thread to ask for comments on ‘ego’. About half way through the responses, I had an ‘ah ha’ moment.
I still struggle with it, but it is always on my mind now. How can I make my thoughts be about other people, not myself… feeding my soul by doing so?
