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maresie


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I spent 7  years obsessing about the fact the A did not like to help me out when I was "down".  Now I'm having to look at underneath that I was not yet ready to learn self preservation. These days I'm getting there, better boundaries, better outlook.  I have a terrible head cold that came over me on the weekend.  Today I'm staying home with chicken soup a great book and lovely fresh bread.  I would never have given myself that before I'd have obsessed that I had no one, felt lost and more.

I'm pretty broke at the moment lots of things are up in the air.  My Christmas is up there for sure.  I know if I learn self preservation I can have a better life next year.

Maresie.

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Mandy123


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(((Maresie))))
Enjoy  your soup and I hope you feel better.
Mandy

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maresie


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Thank you I'm not wasting a moment on wishing someone else can take care of me. I can!

Maresie.

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Tenderheartsks


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Good for you, Maresie! I still have a hard time with slowing down and doing self-care when I am not well physically. ((((hugs))))

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Jean4444


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I think that self-preservation eclipses that rescuing mentality that so many of us suffer from. If I can focus on taking care of me and doing all the things I need to do to preserve myself I am effectively "knocking out" that tired old "rescue me" song and dance that is so toxic. Be here with myself now- what do I need right now in this moment? what do I desire? What can I do to put a little smile on my face or grow my bliss in this moment? I love the image of the lovely fresh bread! What a nourishing thing to do for yourself and so satisfying! Great share- thank you Mariesie! Hugs, J,

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