It's been an exhausting 48 hours since learning about LC's latest event.
I'm tired. I've read more government websites about domestic abuse than I ever thought possible.
In a very short amount of time, I've learned a lot. I've done what I can. I can not do any more. LC has been sent the information I found. The rest is up to her. I put the ducks in a row for her. I'll be here as long as she needs me to lean on. After that, we'll see where we stand. The motto about leaving an abusive relationship is: It's a process, not an event. There are even steps to follow in how to leave a relationship safely. Which actually makes sense as this does take more time depending on each individual situation.
I want to thank all of you who messaged me on the comments or sent me private messages at justsaying1 (at) that hot mail dot CA place or chatted in person. It all helped. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You.
I noticed was how many mentioned at some point what an "amazing" friend I am. I, personally do not think so. I'm not doing anything over and above that I'd wouldn't do for anyone else who needed my help. I find it a little uncomfortable and undeserving.
I have a tone of stuff running around in my head, some to do with LC and the rest is just my stuff, none of which is a coherent thought at the moment. My head hurts with all of it just running amuck. Haven't had to think about so much in a short time frame, no wonder I have a headache from hell. lol
Okay I'm rambling. I'm going to sign off and hopefully the next few posts will not be pertaining to LC. I will keep you informed with short updates, not novels of any changes that occur.
Thank you again, from the bottom of my heart to all those for coming forward and sharing your experiences, personal or not.
Nighty night. xo
*HUGS* I know you don't feel like an amazing person, but I will tell you again that you are - speaking from experience I found that the real friends, the people made of all things real and good are the ones who show up and stick around when you're all sorts of unfathomable, un-understandable ugly - you don't understand it but you're there. I have those people in my life and I know there is no way I can repay them for riding through it with me. Right now like you said you've done all you can. We can just hope she can find that little piece that is in there that says it's not okay - she is worth so much more.
ReplyDeleteOn a side note - need a break from all this?
@S&P - Thanks again. I know when my Mum passed away and my mental health went down the toilet, the friends that stepped out of the wood work can not ever be thanked enough.
ReplyDeleteNeed a break from all this.... yes.
But it won't be ignored.