Good morning Jodi:
How are you doing?
Enjoy your day.
Jeff
Has anybody heard from Jodi?
TIA--Jeff
TIA--Jeff
Hey Jeff. I'm doing pretty good. I have good days and bad days just like all of us do. But I'm still sober. The kids are back in school which is starting to help me get back into somewhat of a routine. I desperately need routine in my life. That all went out the window when Chuck died and I lost interest in absolutely everything I enjoyed. I'm still having a hard time getting that back. I get so bored but, at the same time, I don't want to do anything. I can't even tell you the last time I turned the tv on.
I am still dating the same person. That's going better than I ever expected. He's very good at setting boundaries and sticking to them, which is good because it keeps the relationship healthy...something I'm not used to. Most importantly, he respects my grief and isn't jealous of my dead husband. (Believe it or not, that's a common problem for many widows who choose to date again.)
I've been working at mustering up the strength to start packing up some of Chuck's clothes. I haven't even begun. I intended to but I had a full-blown anxiety attack inside Walmart just buying stupid storage totes...knowing what they are going to be used for. I can't actually get rid of anything yet but I need to make my bedroom MY space now. I'm still not really comfortable in there and I think packing up his stuff and painting and buying some new bedding will help. I mean, it's been 10 months already. That blows my mind.
Well, sorry for such a lengthy reply...I'm sure it's more than you were asking for. LOL. But that's basically been my life. I am noticing that I'm gaining a little self-confidence. Staying clean (for over a month now!) has given me a little bit of pride in myself. That's a new concept for me.
How is everything in Jeff's world? I hope you are feeling well.
I am still dating the same person. That's going better than I ever expected. He's very good at setting boundaries and sticking to them, which is good because it keeps the relationship healthy...something I'm not used to. Most importantly, he respects my grief and isn't jealous of my dead husband. (Believe it or not, that's a common problem for many widows who choose to date again.)
I've been working at mustering up the strength to start packing up some of Chuck's clothes. I haven't even begun. I intended to but I had a full-blown anxiety attack inside Walmart just buying stupid storage totes...knowing what they are going to be used for. I can't actually get rid of anything yet but I need to make my bedroom MY space now. I'm still not really comfortable in there and I think packing up his stuff and painting and buying some new bedding will help. I mean, it's been 10 months already. That blows my mind.
Well, sorry for such a lengthy reply...I'm sure it's more than you were asking for. LOL. But that's basically been my life. I am noticing that I'm gaining a little self-confidence. Staying clean (for over a month now!) has given me a little bit of pride in myself. That's a new concept for me.
How is everything in Jeff's world? I hope you are feeling well.
Hey Jodigirl!!!
Dont mean to just jump on Jeffs thread,Im getting rewady to sign off & wanted to say hello & just to let you know....Im glad things are alittle better.
Time has a way of healing past hurts & leaving beautiful happy memories.
Take Care & Im sure Ill pop in again......I need to read some post here soon to catch up/
\with love
mj
Dont mean to just jump on Jeffs thread,Im getting rewady to sign off & wanted to say hello & just to let you know....Im glad things are alittle better.
Time has a way of healing past hurts & leaving beautiful happy memories.
Take Care & Im sure Ill pop in again......I need to read some post here soon to catch up/
\with love
mj
so happy for you,hang in there ok,love poopie
Congratulations on your clean time Jodi. That is fantastic. Hold on tight. It only gets better. Keep coming back. I'm pulling for you!
Have the boys mentioned anything about you not drinking anymore? I'm sure they are very happy. How are they with your friend? Also want to say that I read some of your blog. I wanted to know how you were doing. You talked about going back to school and I think that's great. Just remember, baby steps. You are still young and school or whatever else you desire will be there. How about a seminar on something your are interested in? Don't take on too much if you don't have too.
It seems that you are coming to acceptance of your loss. I know that it still hurts and I'm sure it always will. I still keep thinking to call my mother and it hurts alot. I still miss her and I always will. Nothing will ever change that.
Stick around. You are missed here.
Have the boys mentioned anything about you not drinking anymore? I'm sure they are very happy. How are they with your friend? Also want to say that I read some of your blog. I wanted to know how you were doing. You talked about going back to school and I think that's great. Just remember, baby steps. You are still young and school or whatever else you desire will be there. How about a seminar on something your are interested in? Don't take on too much if you don't have too.
It seems that you are coming to acceptance of your loss. I know that it still hurts and I'm sure it always will. I still keep thinking to call my mother and it hurts alot. I still miss her and I always will. Nothing will ever change that.
Stick around. You are missed here.