Had a revelation today... (LONG)

[tulip]

Awesome post, Andrea. That takes alot of courage to talk freely of shortcomings and issues.

I'm certainly not there yet, but coming along nicely in the past few years. I don't have food or alcohol addictions, but I struggle with self-confidence all the time. Seeing a therapist has really helped, and I'm getting better. Getting a dog helped, too, because if I'm confident, he's confident (and therefore he doesn't cower or snarl).

I wish you the best on your continuing journey. Thanks for sharing. You are worth it!

[ASammy1]

Awesome post, Andrea. That takes alot of courage to talk freely of shortcomings and issues.

It's funny that you mention courage when talking freely about my issues, because I don't really feel that it's very courageous at all. I mean, even though I'm putting my issues "out there" on the internet for all to ooh and ahh at, it still very anonymous. I don't personally know anyone on this board, so I still feel very incognito. My family and friends don't know what is going on, but I suspect they know something isn't quite right...

Anyway, starting a blog has really helped me. It keeps me accountable for my actions. I don't have too many people (that may be an overstatement) that read it, but just getting my feelings out in a public way keeps me honest with myself.

Thank you for your kind words!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Good for you, Andrea.