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There were many ideas that entered my mind, but they never developed into anything of true value that I wanted to share with you.  Then SUDDENLY, it came to me.  What am I doing?  I am going through a process in order to BREAK THROUGH this emotional wall.  So why not talk about that.  Agree?  I am glad that you do.  So, here we go.

Loosing Mom and Dad made me realize just how important it is to seek out someone qualified to counsel you through something as emotional as grief.  Unfortunately, there are many who do not realize that they need some support through this transitional period.  Some flat out refuse because the stigma is so great. If you have to get emotional support then you must be crazy.  I am not (completely) crazy but I know when I am not behaving at MY level of normal.  When I was riding down the street in the car with my husband  one evening crying my eyes out and screaming, yes I said screaming at the top of my lungs, I knew  beyond a shadow of a doubt that support was needed.  Have you every been there?  Do you know someone who is there?  Be a friend and suggest getting some support.

I was totally immersed in the lives of my Father and Mother and now I have to concentrate on myself.  That is not an easy thing to do.  Why?  I am so glad that you asked.  When you are a care giver you are caring for others.  It is difficult to accept support of ANY KIND from others.  It is difficult to talk about these experiences with someone else even if folks are related to you.  You are the strong one and should be there for others.  Well, you are human and the time eventually comes when you must face yourself and seek out support for issues that you just can’t handle on your own.  An objective listening ear is what is needed at these times.   SOMETIMES YOU JUST NEED TO TALK TO A STRANGER who is equipped to be that listening ear in order to reach that break through.  Even if you don’t admit it, we ALL need a listening ear that will not be judgmental, preachy, or too talkative.  Is that you?  Do you need support?  Seek out the support that you need.  The holidays are the hardest times for those going through.  Some people have held PAIN in for years and regret holidays coming around.  Maybe if you sought out some support, then they won’t seem so bad.  If that is you, get out and get some support.  Have a Funkadelic Friday and a MERRY CHRISTMAS.