• uniquely-ironic said on Nov 03, 2008....

  Well, I think this blog is a very raw and open one.  Good for you.  I know that it feels like you're leaving your soft underbelly open to attack when you admit to feeling less than superwoman, but my friend, we all have soft underbellys.
   
  I wish there were easier ways to exorsize relationship demons.  Sadly there are not.  At least not healthy ways.  I'm glad you're slowing down and allowing the pain to catch up so that you can work through it.

• fragglesrock said on Nov 03, 2008....

  uni - thank you.  you are right on the mark about the underbelly.

• pusscat said on Nov 03, 2008....

  You are wrong fraggle, very wrong!  Admitting your hurt is not a weakness.  You'd be amazed how anyone can act all smiley and 'fluffy' but, to admit to open raw, hurt like you have now, is strength.  It may be a different strength to what you always believed in but it is strength.
  
  You need to be you for a while.  The real you.  We'll be here whenever you want to just 'touch base' ok?
  
  Take care
  
  

• fragglesrock said on Nov 03, 2008....

  thanks pusscat. it means so much to know that people care :)

• pusscat said on Nov 03, 2008....

  Anytime fraggle, anytime :)

• Lucytorial said on Nov 03, 2008....

  Fraggles dear, we all have moments where we need to let the happy mask down, feel safe to do it here because there isn't a single one of us that hasn't been through that.
   
  For what its worth, let go and be the real you whenever you need to, I'll be here to listen, if you want advice ask but most of all my ears are big and my mouth can stay as shut as you like. Its nice to know that you are real girl, that you aren't superwomen all the time.  (That costume itches huh? after a while)
   
  ♥♥♥♥ tobi-lee ~ you know where I am if you want a rant or roar or cry.

• SlickNick said on Nov 03, 2008....

  My dear fraggles, you are strong. Just because you are admitting your pain certainly does not make you weak. If anything it makes you stronger because you are not afraid to face your fears. You must face your fears to master your fear. You will then learn to control your pain. You will not forget your pain but will learn to live on and not let it take control of your life. God why do I feel like an old ninja master from those old martal arts movies? Anyway on a serious note, I know so many people that care about you. And yes I'm one of em. All these people can see very plainly that you are special and caring. And if we can see it I'm sure that some lucky guy will see it in you too. It is just gonna take time. 

• mobil said on Nov 03, 2008....

  fraggles you aren't the first person I've seen here who has hidden the pain they were feeling behind a facade of silliness. It's easier to feel liked and normal than to put your troubles out there for the world to see and rummage through.

   

  The thing is and I've been here over two years, that so many here have been where you are now, others struggling right along with you and others still who will walk to the edge of the abyss in the future.

   

  This place is filled with some damn good and very caring people, you're lucky to have come here and we to have you join us. Laugh, cry, dance or assume the fetal position, there is no shame in any of it. That you hid some things is more normal than not, do what you need to do to make yourself well, but don't think for a moment that you let anyone here down.

   

  God bless you and all my best to you.

• Hegemone said on Nov 03, 2008....

  Wow, I really feel for you.  That was brave of you to express yourself finally.  I've got to say, congratulations to you...as this means you really are healing from what you're going through.  If you weren't, you wouldn't have found the courage to say this.  I believe you're on track and things will go uphill for you.  As you said, there are many wonderful people here (such as those who've commented above) who will offer words of encouragement, understanding and non discrimination.  Admitting pain isn't admitting weakness per se, admitting pain is admitting that you're in control of yourself...you recognize that you're suffering, you are reaching out (whether it be to somebody or just reaching out in general) and making an attempt to help yourself and there is nothing wrong with that.  I am so glad you posted this.  I am first inclined to say 'I hope things get better for you' but really, on thinking that, what I really want to say is 'Now I know things will get better for you.'  I hope you have a wonderful day/night and I hope you accept this blog as a strength, not a weakness. 

• fragglesrock said on Nov 04, 2008....

  WOW! i have read and re-read everyones comments several times today and each time everyone's encouragement surprises me all over again.  i cannot say thank you enough for everyone's support.

  lucy - the costume did get itchy, it was giving me a nasty wedgie too, glad to have that thing off ;)  thank you for the invitation to take my tights off, it's a worth a lot to me.

  nick - a real ninja master would say..."IT WAS BRAVELY OF YOU TO SAY FEELINGS....CONGRATULATIONS!!!" (wait, that's a japanese game show host) anyway - i appreciate you reminding me of some things i needed to be reminded of, it hits home when it comes from someone who's been there before...

  mobil - i am lucky to have come here and i am lucky to have your heartfelt comment, i will take you up on your offer for me to laugh, cry, dance, and assume the fetal position!

  hege - your words are very clear to me and i am so very grateful for them. your words of "Now I know things will get better for you." and "I hop you accept this blog as a strenth, not a weakness." really spoke (?) to me....thank you.

   

• Lucytorial said on Nov 04, 2008....

  Back away from the door! arms up! back away from the door Ms Fraggles... we've got the place covered!

   
  **Lucy hand signals to the team**
   
  Walk out slowly with your hands UP!
   
  "quick! grab that costume.... we need it for evidence!"

• anonymous said on Nov 08, 2008....

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  you'll never catch me!

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