this is a link to a story I wrote about my journey during treatment,
I want to publicly thank two of the very important women I met on that journey, for if I had not met them I doubt I would be here today, for they were and still are my role models and the angels I kept in my head with the thought that if they could come out of this still sane, compassionate and still have a sense of humour then I could also....
Sharon M... that morning for the first time in what seemed like eternity you made me laugh with your tales of phobias, fears and pubic hairs; you gave me hope that I to would one day be able to laugh at the insanity we call medication and treatment. But more important you helped me to see that life did go on, we could still be productive and that WE ALL could make a difference... I thank you for these gifts...<3 <3 <3
And to Ms Rose...... well honey, I know you know how much your friendship and support has meant to me as I have been fortunate enough to tell you in the flesh more than once. I pray I can return the favour a mzillion times over......You know my heart is with you on this most difficult day and that I love you muchly.
And to Miss Dotty who is totally technophobic and has read the story in hard copy but will never get here. You are the world to me, as you have been since the day I met you 23yrs ago. You were my spiritual mentor, my doorway to a different way of thinking, and even though we were lost to each other for some years Swami (Satythia Sai Baba) brought us together again just when I needed you the most...
You show everyday that UNCONDITIONAL LOVE is possible, and you practice what you preach....
I know this because I have been blessed in this lifetime to be a recipient of your love and acceptance..
Yours were the arms that held me and allowed me to heal...
And last but not in the least, to Tracey Grace not only for inspiring me to write but also for posting the story on her Blog (link below) and most important for all that she does to raise awareness on the issues of Homelessness..Thank you Tracey...
http://traceygrace.wordpress.com/
great stuff ... I shall be an ardent follower *kiss*
ReplyDeleteHey Jaye. Thanks for the thanks. ;)
ReplyDeleteSometimes we underestimate the value of a laugh and how important it is to reach out. I didn't realize what you had been through. To me just being on treatment was bad enough.
I do remember talking about pubes going straight on treatment and I think I told my story about getting busted crouching in the dirt behind my shed. Hahahaha. Paranoia!!!
I'm still far less social than I used to be, which is why you don't hear from me. I'm a bit phobic. But I want you to know that the healing is a slow process, or it was for me, but I got there and you will too.
I was interested in reading about your homeless time because I've been homeless too. It changed me. I need to feel secure where I live now and I'm very protective of my space.
Take care, mate.
Murph