Today feels like the last straw

[Shalimar]

@Shalimar .. deepest condolences on the loss of your cat. I know the pain all too well.

Thank you Pinky,

 

[Shalimar]

Maybe I'm just an old country boy but what is a "vet?" Is that short for veteran? Sorry & thanks!

No apology warranted, yes, you are correct. I was referring to a veteran. You are most welcome.

 

[Shalimar]

Shalimar, this is one of my favorite quotes. As you know I spent many years healing from the abuse in my past. For a long time I was shamed by emotional scars because they manifested as triggers, PTSD and the like. I tried to deny I had them, even though my emotional wounds were no longer oozing. It finally dawned on me that my scars are clear evidence that I HAVE PREVAILED, THAT I AM A WARRIOR, just as you are, my friend.

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Shalimar, this is one of my favorite quotes. As you know I spent many years healing from the abuse in my past. For a long time I was shamed by emotional scars because they manifested as triggers, PTSD and the like. I tried to deny I had them, even though my emotional wounds were no longer oozing. It finally dawned on me that my scars are clear evidence that I HAVE PREVAILED, THAT I AM A WARRIOR, just as you are, my friend.

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Shalimar, this is one of my favorite quotes. As you know I spent many years healing from the abuse in my past. For a long time I was shamed by emotional scars because they manifested as triggers, PTSD and the like. I tried to deny I had them, even though my emotional wounds were no longer oozing. It finally dawned on me that my scars are clear evidence that I HAVE PREVAILED, THAT I AM A WARRIOR, just as you are, my friend.

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Shalimar, I am sending prayers from Oregon for all that you have been through for the past month. May the Good Lord bless you with peace and understanding when the trials of this life come. Finding joy in the storms can be hard but it can be done when we concentrate on the blessings we do have. His mercy is new every day.

Thank you so much for your kindness.

 

[Shalimar]

Shalimar, this is one of my favorite quotes. As you know I spent many years healing from the abuse in my past. For a long time I was shamed by emotional scars because they manifested as triggers, PTSD and the like. I tried to deny I had them, even though my emotional wounds were no longer oozing. It finally dawned on me that my scars are clear evidence that I HAVE PREVAILED, THAT I AM A WARRIOR, just as you are, my friend.

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Shalimar, this is one of my favorite quotes. As you know I spent many years healing from the abuse in my past. For a long time I was shamed by emotional scars because they manifested as triggers, PTSD and the like. I tried to deny I had them, even though my emotional wounds were no longer oozing. It finally dawned on me that my scars are clear evidence that I HAVE PREVAILED, THAT I AM A WARRIOR, just as you are, my friend. Thank you for the inspiring words.

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Hugs from me too.

Shalimar, thinking of you and holding you in the light.

Thank you StarSong,

 

[Shalimar]

Hugs from me too.

Thank you Ripley

 

[Shalimar]

Shalimar, I am sending prayers from Oregon for all that you have been through for the past month. May the Good Lord bless you with peace and understanding when the trials of this life come. Finding joy in the storms can be hard but it can be done when we concentrate on the blessings we do have. His mercy is new every day.

Thank you so much.

 

[Shalimar]

hugs---shalimar-i sure hope that things will get better for you

Thank you Twinkles

 

[Pappy]

If I may Shalimar, I’d like to send you a big hug too.

 

[Shalimar]

If I may Shalimar, I’d like to send you a big hug too.

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Thank you very much Pappy,

 

[Shalimar]

Hello my friends, I am home from the hospital, how wonderful it is to sleep in my own bed again. I still struggle, but as long as I stay away from toxic positivity, and permit myself the emotional elasticity I need to heal, I will pass through

the crucible as I have so often in the past. I will sit in silence in my mind, learning a new way to be, lest the dragons I keep in boxes devour me. I cannot change what happened, but I can reframe how I deal with it. I have all the western coping mechanisms in place, now I embrace the eastern spiritual practices of acceptance and letting go. It is good to be alive.

 

[Pinky]

Sending hugs and healing love, @Shalimar

 

[Shalimar]

Sending hugs and healing love, @Shalimar

Thank you so much Pinky

 

[Kathleen’s Place]

Happy you are home Shalimar. Add my healing thoughts, prayers, and love, along with the others
Big comforting hug (((((((SHALIMAR)))))))

 

[Shalimar]

Thank you so much, Kathleen.

 

[officerripley]

Welcome back, Shalimar; hugs.

 

[Shalimar]

Thanks so much Ripley

 

[MarciKS]

Glad you're feeling a little better.

 

[jujube]

Welcome home!

 

[Shalimar]

Thanks jujube. It is great to be back!

 

[Ruthanne]

Welcome home and try to put You as top priority now--you are deserving of that and all that is good in this world. Take good ❤ care.

Ruth

 

[Shalimar]

Why, thank you, Ruth. What a lovely welcome.

 

[Jules]

Welcome back, Shalimar.

 

[Shalimar]

Thank you Jules, nice to be back.

 

[Shalimar]

I think the turning point for me occurred once I was able to embrace the healing power of tragic optimism. It allowed me the space to accept that while the present may be painful, that I have many layers of pain to sort through, if I

remain patient, there is ample room for joy. Pain is a teacher, I choose rebirth over stagnation, growth over fear. The price of humanity is heartbreak, the lack of it a frozen soul. I will endure what I must in order to feel the light again, to laugh and dance in the moonlight, born yet again into myself and my purpose. Namaste.

 

[Pecos]

Welcome back and continue your personal journey with our love and support.