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<blockquote data-quote="Childofmine" data-source="post: 680527" data-attributes="member: 17542"><p>What a great step that she went to a therapist. One day at a time, and that was a good day yesterday. </p><p></p><p>Try hard to relax into that, and breathe. She took a step. That is very positive.</p><p></p><p>This journey is going to take a while. It's a marathon, not a sprint. This is the "new normal." </p><p></p><p>So...as you live each day, try to live in this very moment. Just right now. Right now you are okay. You are living your life. As others have said, keep to a routine and go about your business.</p><p></p><p>Set boundaries---if you haven't read this book, now would be a great time to get it and read it.</p><p></p><p>Boundaries by Cloud and Townsend. It became my "bible" for a while. </p><p></p><p>Boundaries are for us and to create healthier relationships with people. Just learning about this was one of the first steps to my recovery from enabling.</p><p></p><p>And it's really okay to take a break from her. A break might mean a day, or two days, or a week. Whatever feels right to you. </p><p></p><p>This is hard, hard stuff. Be very gentle with yourself right now. Keep things very simple. Rest, read, meditate, take a walk, look for signs of spring. Just very basic things. </p><p></p><p>Living in this moment and cultivating a "one day a time" approach to life will help you not only cope with her, but these basic things are the foundation of a happier life. </p><p></p><p>Warm hugs this morning. We're here for you and we know this is very very difficult. Nobody expects perfection, from her or from you. We're all just human.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Childofmine, post: 680527, member: 17542"] What a great step that she went to a therapist. One day at a time, and that was a good day yesterday. Try hard to relax into that, and breathe. She took a step. That is very positive. This journey is going to take a while. It's a marathon, not a sprint. This is the "new normal." So...as you live each day, try to live in this very moment. Just right now. Right now you are okay. You are living your life. As others have said, keep to a routine and go about your business. Set boundaries---if you haven't read this book, now would be a great time to get it and read it. Boundaries by Cloud and Townsend. It became my "bible" for a while. Boundaries are for us and to create healthier relationships with people. Just learning about this was one of the first steps to my recovery from enabling. And it's really okay to take a break from her. A break might mean a day, or two days, or a week. Whatever feels right to you. This is hard, hard stuff. Be very gentle with yourself right now. Keep things very simple. Rest, read, meditate, take a walk, look for signs of spring. Just very basic things. Living in this moment and cultivating a "one day a time" approach to life will help you not only cope with her, but these basic things are the foundation of a happier life. Warm hugs this morning. We're here for you and we know this is very very difficult. Nobody expects perfection, from her or from you. We're all just human. [/QUOTE]
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