tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255329229751420925.post714014588634950903..comments2014-08-20T23:30:26.057-06:00Comments on Jayrod P. Garrett: War Post: May 2nd Mashup & ROW GoalsJayrod P. Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12856869742909290300noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255329229751420925.post-48973811521455424462012-05-07T06:00:54.868-06:002012-05-07T06:00:54.868-06:00Shan, I love the video too. I think its perfect, ...Shan, I love the video too. I think its perfect, because he is nothing like that in real life, but pulled off being so horrible in the video.<br /><br />As for weightier matters, I understand group being too much. Or at least seeming like it would be. My wife is also attending the therapy with me and she's tremendously sensitive, but it seems to be helping her. It might be worth a try. You've done so much for your kids and all, and I think group gives you a chance to bless others with how you've found joy amid the pain.<br /><br />Thank you for your condolences. They really do mean something.Jayrod P. Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12856869742909290300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255329229751420925.post-90019607401111139642012-05-07T05:56:54.885-06:002012-05-07T05:56:54.885-06:00Lynnette, just wow. I don't know if I could h...Lynnette, just wow. I don't know if I could have dealt with that. Just hearing about that makes me think you must be either an amazingly strong person or have an amazingly strong network of people who support you. It is the people like you that inspire me. Cause I hope to be a strength to folks like you obviously have for others in your life. Thank you for your kind words.Jayrod P. Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12856869742909290300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255329229751420925.post-28107408396086212592012-05-07T05:53:42.795-06:002012-05-07T05:53:42.795-06:00To be honst Shah, I spent years thinking that numb...To be honst Shah, I spent years thinking that numb was okay. And I'm learning that because I was numb for so long that I have to now go back and find out if was really happy before, or just being too numb to recognize the pain.<br /><br />I'm trying to make progress now in my life. I've been shackled for too long, and I know that can't be good for me, nor anybody else in my life. Thanks for the advice.Jayrod P. Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12856869742909290300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255329229751420925.post-62246694982132751792012-05-07T05:51:21.570-06:002012-05-07T05:51:21.570-06:00So true Janet. Thanks for the vote of confidence!...So true Janet. Thanks for the vote of confidence!Jayrod P. Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12856869742909290300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255329229751420925.post-19378282215400137572012-05-07T05:50:37.279-06:002012-05-07T05:50:37.279-06:00Indeed :DIndeed :DJayrod P. Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12856869742909290300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255329229751420925.post-12154302321429263962012-05-04T01:42:30.053-06:002012-05-04T01:42:30.053-06:00In the elegant and simple words of the Vulcans, &q...In the elegant and simple words of the Vulcans, "I grieve with thee."<br /><br />There is no shame in doing what your soul tells you it needs.<br /><br />In my case, group would be - too much. I feel the emotions of the people around me very intensely. I would be overwhelmed by that much raw and open pain, added to my own.<br /><br />So I write it out, and I raise my children in a way that I hope and feel will allow them to grow up strong and healthy and mostly unbroken (I used to be not nearly so aware or purposeful, and I know I did some damage before I realized it).<br /><br />For me, those are therapy.<br /><br />May yours bring peace and healing and strength.<br /><br />And, on another note, thank you for the smiles and laughter. I love the Lazy Nimoy video! =DShan Jeniah Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01757607146774769663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255329229751420925.post-75685560602008898482012-05-03T04:38:23.362-06:002012-05-03T04:38:23.362-06:00I'm so sorry for your friend. Little words for...I'm so sorry for your friend. Little words for something of such enormity, but nothing ever seems adequate in a situation like that. College advisers that have been there are too rare. My college life was dogged my catastrophe after catastrophe, to the point that my adviser actually demanded to see a death certificate or obituary for my 23 y.o sister in law when she passed. I had so many deaths come so quickly that my adviser thought I was lying! I still think there may have been a better way for her to handle that. As for group, you should be proud of yourself for that. It seems when things are heavy, many people hide away. By going to group, you take an active step toward dealing well with issues, which is harder, but in the end better for everyone.<br />Be well!Lynnette Conroyhttp://www.rantravewrite.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255329229751420925.post-81918632804833629522012-05-03T03:39:29.379-06:002012-05-03T03:39:29.379-06:00So sorry to hear of your friend. My brother ended ...So sorry to hear of your friend. My brother ended his life and its a double edged sword. Regarding your going to group therapy and admitting it here - good for you. A brave move indeed. And hopefully a liberating decision, which in itself can be a massive step forward. <br /><br />Take some time to acknowledge your loss, use that therapy to get it out and then hopefully to accept. Never make the mistake of thinking because you feel numb, you are okay. And be prepared to feel something when you least expect it, like on a bus or in the bath. The power of letting go without restraint is marvellous and so much more important than 'a stiff upper lip'. Believe me - I'm British :P<br /><br />Best of luck for the week ahead. XShah Whartonhttp://wordsinsync.blogspot.com/2012/05/row80-fiftyfiftyme-challenge-updates.html#disqus_threadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255329229751420925.post-74898883612454564132012-05-02T15:39:58.996-06:002012-05-02T15:39:58.996-06:00Glad you're making progress. small goals can ...Glad you're making progress. small goals can lead to big things if you let them!Janet Parfitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17922089211811505279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255329229751420925.post-40304204032146554962012-05-02T15:30:27.269-06:002012-05-02T15:30:27.269-06:00Hooray for no secrets!Hooray for no secrets!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10177028541482022474noreply@blogger.com