Remember I missed T last week because my mother was having surgery and I was with her in the hospital? I am unexpectedly not having t today either, because on Saturday my cousin attempted suicide, luckily called me, and I have been in the hospital with her since then. I did email J to fill him in, and ask him some questions about her overdose, and I bravely asked if I could reschedule for some other time during the week. He gave me helpful information, and said of course I could reschedule.
Unfortunately, we are taking everything on a day to day basis, so I don’t even know when I would be able to go see him.
My cousin had a rough couple of days, I really thought she might die, but she is getting better. Now she is waiting for a bed on the mental health unit floor, hopefully that will be available later this afternoon.
That is why I have no T recap today.
Oh gosh so much going on and such pain in others around you. Your mum and cousin are lucky to have you, but I hope you will be able to see to your own pain soon too, and have your therapist tend to your pain.
take gentle care
I’m so sorry Harriet. It must be very difficult to help your cousin through her pain and not get to see J to discuss. Please take care of yourself and know I am thinking of you.
Di
Thinking of you and your cousin. ((((((hugs)))))))
I am so sorry to hear about your cousin. Please, please, please make sure to take care of you in this. It is so easy in this situation to get completely swallowed up in it and afterwards realize you are completely used up, and incredibly affected, dare I even say traumatized, though I mean it in a different sort of way? Been there….
Thinking of you.
I’ve been on the other side (where your cousin is at)… she’s very lucky to have you. Just remember to take care of yourself.
Rach
Hope you’re managing to feel OK and cope through it all.
Sorry to hear this Harriet. Your cousin is lucky to have you.
Sorry Harriet. Take care
thank goodness your cousin will be in a safe place, and hopefully getting help to turn herself around! I hope that’s a weight off your mind. Can you, would you want to, stay involved as her advocate? you’re the person who knows best what’s really going on with her. I wish I’d been here when my mom was in that situation and treatment options were being discussed.
I’m glad you gave J the chance to be there for you. Best of luck.
(((Harriet)))
Thinking of you. I know you’re dealing with so much right now and I imagine you’re on emotional overload yourself. You are such a supportive friend and cousin and daughter…and so much more.
I simply adore you.
Sending you love and strength! G.
Oh, Harriet — thank God she contacted you. Be sure to take care of yourself as well.