An Introvert's World of Books discussion

I want to thank everyone for sticking with the group through the boring month of June. I struggle with depression, work very long hours, and witnessed something very traumatic. It was like the perfect storm of yuck. Hopefully July is going to be a better month.

I am sorry that you struggle with depression, work such long hours, and saw something very traumatic. Sending you hugs and prayers. <3 I have high functioning anxiety and some mild OCD so I totally understand.

Janice wrote: "I am sorry that you struggle with depression, work such long hours, and saw something very traumatic. Sending you hugs and prayers. <3 I have high functioning anxiety and some mild OCD so I totally..."

Aww thank you for the hugs and prayers. It is tough and I'm glad but sad that you understand. I hope you take care of yourself when needed. I'm learning that it's not selfish at all, but very good for me and in the long run for my daughters.

Another round of thanks to everyone for not giving up with this group in the time I had WiFi taken from me. It was a little marital dispute and I am no longer being "punished".

I missed everyone!!

Jennifer wrote: "Janice wrote: "I am sorry that you struggle with depression, work such long hours, and saw something very traumatic. Sending you hugs and prayers.

Aww thank you for the hugs and prayers. It is to..."

It sure is important to take care of our mental health so we can take care of those we love. It has taken me a long time to realize that and I still deal with feelings of guilt when I do things for me that help such as meditating. I was brought up to be always productive and doing something and not taking time for yourself.

Janice wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Janice wrote: "I am sorry that you struggle with depression, work such long hours, and saw something very traumatic. Sending you hugs and prayers.

Aww thank you for the hugs and ..."

I know exactly what you mean. I married a man who has those expectations with me. He's very self absorbed, do for me attitude. I was so empty from giving and never getting back and then my youngest had a bout of suicidal behaviors and was hospitalized for a year that I actually hit my rock bottom. I just felt like a giant black void. That's what started me in therapy and it's grown into other aspects of my life and now I see how self-care is valuable and necessary (mandatory). I also see my weaknesses and how I got landed with a narcissist. I'm finally on my way to freedom all because of self-care.

Time to apologize again book family. I've been so overwhelmed with moving in 2 weeks and packing and doctor appointments and stress and anxiety and working through trauma and seizures and sleep disorder and my life in general... I got myself sick for a week? longer? But I'm up and going today. Hopefully, I will get everything caught up. Thanks for sticking with the group xx

Take it slow.

You are a blessing Jennifer!

Jason wrote: "Take it slow."

Good advice, thank you.

Katie wrote: "You are a blessing Jennifer!"

You are a sweetheart, thank you.