Guest guest Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 (Atlanta) said: " ..start with where you are, then slowly change each habit to something better. ... When someone is sick and ends up here, they are scared, hurting and often in bad shape. Anything, even brushing their teeth is a big deal. " " I think the first and most healing thing we can offer each other is compassion. That is not to say tough love should not be administered after a little while. But in the beginning compassion and help just getting the boat stable and the fear under control. ... Mark is a perfect example. He is very motivated to change everything in his life, but he doesnt feel good and has been through an scary emotional ordeal. Change will be beneficial to him if he can SUSTAIN it. That is a tall order. Especially where he is now -- not too much energy, not sure what resources are available at the grocery, etc and he is overloaded with information at a time when its hard to process all that info. ... He will get there but his to-do list is long and his energy short. ... " JUST DO SOMETHING (anything) BETTER " ... , are you telepathic?! That's got to be the best post I've read so far. I've become convinced that this is like anything else worth doing, and the confidence that this *can* be done is half the battle. You give me that. Also, allowing myself to start slowly without having to do everything just right from the start is very comforting and encouraging. If I thought I had to do that, I'd have to give up. Right now. Thanks so much. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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