Re: Changed my whole perspective

[Guest guest]

> Sassy is a great word. It sounds like you! I'm glad you got to

hear him

> say this.

>

> Hugs,

> Kim

Thanks, Kim. I told my hubby thank you tonight and it really

surprised him. He said I'm too hard on myself and that I'm really

not a raving b*tch (except when I was totally off all lithium for

several weeks).

It was like something a therapist should have said to me.

Hugs,

Melody

[Guest guest]

Dear Melody,

You said:

<<Last night my very wise husband did something unknowingly by the use

of ONE WORD that made me not feel so " mentally ill " and " weird. "

I overhead him tell his childhood friend over the phone that I

am " fine and *sassy* as ever. "

I never thought of myself as " sassy " ! I have thought of myself as an

irritable, raving, manic b*tch, but nothing as inocuous as " sassy. "

What a whole new perspective it gives me of myself.>>

** I love this picture he has of you. It brought tears to my eyes. I

think you should explore it and come to know this woman he knows.

I just wanted to mention that very few people would come through what

you've been through since childhood without exhibiting some signs it. I've

seen so many changes in you in the past several years. It's delightful and

impressive to watch. Actually, it's a privilege to watch. Your

determination, your insight, your intelligence, and your willingness to look

at everything makes you a star in my eyes, Melody. Thanks for letting me

see some of your journey.

Regards,

[Guest guest]

> Actually, it's a privilege to watch.

,

No one, no one, no one, has ever said such nice things to me in my

entire life as you have here. It made me cry really hard. I read

what you wrote to my husband.

You are such a forgiving person. Remember when I was going through a

terrible time in spring of 2001 and really tore into you on the

other group? I have always felt so bad about that.

The major reason why I've made so much progress these past few years

is my wonderful husband. He is soooo stable. He is such a

magnificent, mysterious man (ex Marine/Vietnam Vet). He doesn't talk

much, but when he does, it's very meaningful.

Thank you so much and may Goddess Bless You,

Melody

[Guest guest]

Dear Melody,

You said:

<<No one, no one, no one, has ever said such nice things to me in my

entire life as you have here. It made me cry really hard. I read

what you wrote to my husband. >>

** You deserve every bit of what I said.

You said:

<<You are such a forgiving person. Remember when I was going through a

terrible time in spring of 2001 and really tore into you on the

other group? I have always felt so bad about that.>>

** Forget about it. Shit happens:-)

You said:

<<The major reason why I've made so much progress these past few years

is my wonderful husband. He is soooo stable. He is such a

magnificent, mysterious man (ex Marine/Vietnam Vet). He doesn't talk

much, but when he does, it's very meaningful. >>

** I'm glad you've found a man like this. I like the energy of you two

together.

You said:

<<Thank you so much and may Goddess Bless You>>

** Backatcha!

Hugs,