It's amazing the difference a day can make. And the right counselor. Yep, I found a counselor who is incredible! She has experience with everything I am experiencing - the substance abuse, the insanity, the courts, you name it. I am so glad the good Lord sent her my way. The kids' counselor is great, but her schedule was just too full to fit me in as a patient, too, so she recommended this person. A perfect match!
I can't say enough good things about her. She asks the tough questions and she also sees the situation for what it is (that goodness!) and we are working on strategies that I can use to get through the insanity of what has been happening lately.
In a perfect world, my hope would be that one day the children's father will be healthy enough that he can join me. Why, you might ask? Because that could lead to the kids, their father and I all getting counseling together for the benefit of the kids. Of course, I cannot make that choice for him so I am continuing my healing journey, speed bumps/rollercoasters and all. If he chooses long-term, sustained health over addiction, narcissism and harassment, I will gladly consider working with him.
Today went very well and I am looking at options for an upcoming situation. Originally, I thought I had only two choices, give up or prolong the destruction of my health by continuing the stressful battle. However, it's all about perception...maybe other options are out there and I am already researching them.
If you are in a difficult situation, reach out for help. If you feel you cannot afford the help, check with your local county. Many of them have free services. I recently found one such group in my area. I meet with them soon. Yet another tool for my toolbelt.
I also saw an incredible quote today,
"Have you prayed about it as much as you have talked about it?"
Probably the most wonderfully useful and reliable tool in the toolbelt, prayer. Don't leave home without it!
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