Okay, so i talked with J about my battle with time and my complete lack of direction. i confessed how discouraged and confused i felt. i even admitted how bad my self esteem and body image are. In the end, i broke down and cried and told him how disgusting i feel that i am.
J, for some reason i will never understand, but am eternally grateful for, loves me. He held me, and told me how much he loves me, and that he thinks i am beautiful and wonderful. That was wonderful and calmed me, but he went beyond that and sat down with me and helped me come up with some concrete goals to fix the things that i am unhappy with in my life.
So here is our plan for a happier angel:
1) Do not go back to school or work this fall. Wait until the winter so that i have plenty of time to explore ALL of my options. He promised me his unflagging support of whatever i choose to do, but he thinks i need to be stronger emotionally and i need to give myself time to really decide what it is that i want to do. Not many people get a second chance like the one i am being given, and i should treat it with care. i will take evaluations and have meetings with advisors to determine the best course of action for me.
2) Work on my self-esteem issues. i am to research and find a way of getting to the size i want to be. Then discuss it with him. No unhealthy yo-yo dieting will be allowed, and i must commit to an exercise regimen. J will not be turning into the food police and he will not punish me for failing, but he promised me support when i need it and rewards for doing well. i am also to find a skin care regimen i can live with and resign myself to having my eyebrows waxed every two weeks. When Vanessa comes home tomorrow (she is staying in a hotel with Polly Pedicure) we are going to consult with her about what best to do with my hair. (She’s a hair dresser, or was before she got sick) i have to find a way to make my appearance more appealing to ME. J says he thinks i am beautiful just as i am. i am so lucky.
3) i am going to try to be content with having Kami every weekend for now. It is not fair to her to drag her out of a home she is happy and content in when i am not at my best mentally and emotionally. Although it may not feel like it to me all the time, doing these things for myself, to make myself healthier and stronger, is working towards bringing Kami home. As i get better, i can do more for her.
4) i will call the gastro-interalogist on Monday and make an appointment for Brad. i will arrange to go to the school week after next and meet with his therapists and discuss what else i can be doing at home to help with his progress.
5) i will return to my routine with the housework, delegating some of the tasks to Vanessa while she is living here. i will take over weeding and watering the garden so that i can feel that i am producing something.
6) i will not let my extended family drive me apeshit.
Okay, this was another post for me… i’ll make another with the day to day, what’s going on in my life kinda thing. In the meantime, if anyone has any suggestions or helpful advice about any of these goals, i’d love to hear ‘em!


