TV's Repair Journal

[TheBigBlue]

I really relate to what you wrote. That mix of clarity and grief, knowing in your bones why you can't go back, while still feeling the pull of empathy and fear, is so familiar to me. You sound incredibly grounded in your truth, even as the scared child part is hurting, and that's not nothing.

I don't have advice, and you honestly sound further along in the journey than I am. I just wanted to say I see the strength it takes to hold both compassion and boundaries at the same time. And I'm really glad you have that day off to rest and tend to yourself.

I also feel how hard it is to have therapy spaced so far out, especially around the holidays. I feel very lucky to have frequent sessions right now, and I'm not sure how I would manage otherwise, especially with this being only my second Christmas alone in 57 years.

You're being very brave, even when you're scared. I'm really glad you shared this, thanks.

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