by rodeomom » January 9th, 2008, 8:45 pm
Hey there, thanks for the hugs you sent in my journal. They were needed and appreciated.
Having lost people who were very special to me, I can relate to your pain in the loss of your mother. No, the pain will never go away, there will always be things that remind you and take you back to when she was alive. Sometimes, I still ache that my daughter will never know the amazing man her father was and it crushes me. I try to push the pain away with happy thoughts of those I have lost. As time goes by that will get easier to do than it is now. There really is a process to grief, a step by step path we all must travel to heal from such a deep wound. If we skip a step we won't heal properly and will have to go through it all over again. Take care of yourself, don't rush it and let your heart heal.
On a lighter note, congratulations on staying compliant during this very difficult time. Being able to stay on plan when under such heavy stress is amazing and I do believe that your mom is up there, cheering you on to a healthier, thinner, happier you.
Blessings,
09/21/07 - 12/21/07 Lost 80 Pounds Ankle Surgery 12-21-07