The Office Suggestion Box
Amanda I know exactly how you feel... well pretty much. I haven't lost a dear Parent of mine and so am fortunate in that area but I've felt along the way that I've lost myself or have been unable to be the person who always has a smile on her face, is making everyone around her laugh etc. I too started talking with someone and even reading books to try and figure out where my focus needs to be and how to get back so to speak. Talking out your feelings really is an amazing thing... I think most people underestimate just how effective this can be to a person. I too always opt out of medication fixes because I like to think that I'm just needing to talk aloud about all that I feel and think inside and having someone unbiased to my life and helping me find the answer within myself... well that is priceless. I'm happy to hear you are returning. And your 5yr old is beautiful! I hadn't seen a pic in a while cuz things have been hectic on my end too. My Hunter will be 5 in August and I'm so freakin about Kindergartend and her riding a bus oh my! 
It takes a lot to face the lives we have sometimes. I wish you strength, love and hope. And when "you" is back, we welcome you.
That's great news Amanda! I'm glad you're getting help with your feelings. Sometimes you just have to.
it takes a lot of courage and strength to look with in sometimes. it sounds like you're doing a lot of growing, which is always good. it also takes courage to share your journey with others.
As a school counselor, I have often seen the effects of grief and death on family members. I am glad that the counseling that you are receiving is working so well. I only wish that we could convince more people that there is nothing wrong with "seeing someone".
Amanda - I'm glad to hear you have the support you need during this time in your life. It sounds like you've made a great choice by seeking help and dealing with this pain. I have personally seen this pain from a spouse's point of view. My husband lost his father unexpectedly 3 years ago. I am just now, seeing bits and pieces of my husband coming back. The circumstances behind my FIL's death had a devestating effect on him - and he refused any kind of professional help. I wish he would've accepted some kind of help to get him through the dark days. I'm so glad you've chosen this path in dealing with your grief. I wish you healing and peace within!
Good for you, it takes a strong person to admit they need help.
Everyone grieves differently some inward, some outward. They say bad depression can last at least two months after a death of a loved one.
Getting through it and coming out ok in the end just makes you a stronger person.
I'm glad that you went and got help...your family and support group sounds wonderful and I'm sure are happy to have you back!
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