Get Well Wishes for Robin (RobiLee)

[dukedogsmom]

I wish there was some magical thing we could do to make it all better. Don't think it can't get worse. That will hinder any help you're seeking. You've got to find some hope, no matter how small, and hang onto it for dear life. Lean on Anna. She's close enough to help when we can't. Remember what I said about this taking a long time. You won't get better overnight but you must be open to healing and progressing. It's a huge adjustment and it won't be easy. Just live moment to moment and try not to think long term. Big PT hugs from all of us.

[Alysser]

Robin, I'm sorry your day didn't go well. I really, really don't know what to say. I want to make you feel better but I can't find the words. I just wish your life would get back in order. ((hugs)) to you.

[Cinder & Smoke]

6:15 pm - I just called and talked to #1 Son Brandon ...

He said Robin didn't really want to talk , so I bent HIS ear.

I gave him some of our contact numbers, and also asked HIM to call the
local "Help Hotline" folks and introduce himself.

We never talked about "the furniture" - he mentioned he wasn't sure what had Robin upset.

He assured me THEY (the Family) were dong everything they could to improve the situation.

Hope Robin gets some needed rest.

[joycenalex]

phred, you're a good friend. thank you for letting us know. prayers for robin, and i hope she sleeps well, deep and long

[slick]

So sad, such as very sad situation. God I wish I could help you out in some small way. All I can do is offer up more prayers.

Robin, lack of sleep can reek havoc on one's body and one's attitude and temperment. Rest as much as you can sweetie.

Phred and Stace - thanks for keeping us updated. Has anyone heard from Anna??? How is she coping?

[Kfamr]

[Catty1]

Robin - just vent here whenever you need to.

That's horrid that the Sheriff was called on you. I hope your dad and son learn about other ways to help so they don't resort to desperate measures and name-calling.

{{{HUGS}}} to you.

THANK YOU Phred and Staci for the updates.

Did #1 son sound like he was going to introduce himself to the other options???

Robin - you have taken a couple of good steps forward, and then it seems like a fall back - but the forward will overtake the backwards stuff, believe me.

Hope you had a good sleep. HUGS!

[cyber-sibes]

I'll be alright.

Hold that thought! It is a TRUTH that will help you pull through all this craziness. It's always darkest before the dawn. Still praying for you, darlin'.

[beeniesmom]

more good thoughts coming your way

[Pembroke_Corgi]

More good thoughts on their way from Colorado. I've been thinking about you a lot lately and hoping your situation gets better.

[Daisy and Delilah]

Along with everyone else, I am worried sick about you, Robin. Who wouldn't think a person could get so upset and worried about a person they've never met? Believe me, that's exactly how I feel right now. I'm looking forward to hearing good news soon. Hang in there please, honey!! We love you and we're here for you.

[Lobodeb]

Oh, Robin. I don't have anything to say that will take your pain away, or that will solve your problems but it's not for lack of want, that's for darn sure.

I don't know if you remember this, but my father and uncle both committed suicide within 2 years of each other. I am, to this day still going to therapy trying to cope with their deaths. I can totally understand that you're in pain, both physically and mentally, but it will get better. Please let your medication kick in. It seems terribly cruel that it takes so long for you to feel better, but you will. I know it's hard to think of your family when your hurting the way you are, but they love you. If you were to hurt yourself permanently (I don't want to use the "s" word again), your family would be devastated. And that's putting it lightly. They love you and only want to see you get well.

Secondly, again, easier said than done, but try not to react out of emotion. When you work yourself into a rage (which I'm sure we all do), try not to act on it. Count to 100, take deep breaths, hug the doggies, etc., just to get your mind off the rage for the moment. If you still feel the need to act after all that, then at least you know that you are either more calm, or at least thinking more clearly. I know I'm terribly emotional and can say/do very stupid things when I don't stop and think first.

I'm no therapist, by any stretch of the imagination. I am just a survivor of what my father and uncle have left us to deal with. It hurts and it hurts bad. Please take GOOD care of yourself. Vent here as often as you need to. You know we're here for you!

[luvofallhorses]

((((HUGS))))) Robin, I truly hope things start looking up for you soon and they will - I promise. hang in there - we love you.

[RobiLee]

I SLEPT!!

I fell asleep right before Brandon left and I just woke up a little bit ago. I feel as if I could go right back to sleep also. I still have a killer headache. I have an appt. with my lawyer today at 3:15. I hope it goes well but I'm not looking for much to happen.

I also want to add that my family loves me and are trying very hard to help me. They may not always do the right thing but my therapist told me yesterday that it is very hard to know what to do and how to deal with a loved one that is suffering so deeply and is dealing with a mental illness. I also want to let you all know that I have not been the easiest person to be around. I am full of rage and it manifests itself in such an awful way. In the past 1 1/2 years I have not been able to get angry and my therapist seems to think that it is coming out in a big way now. Not exactly in a positive way either.

I have lots of people who love me and want to see me win this battle. When my son left he gave me a huge hug and begged me to fight hard and to get better. He told me to do it for him because he wants his mother back.

This is not an easy thing for me. I am trying so hard to hang on each and every day. I have so many people who care about me. I read through this thread every day so that I can remind myself that people care about me. I also know that I want to stay around for my parents, my son, my best friend Anna (definitely want to prove that girl wrong and let her know that I'm not ever going to leave her ) and my wonderful friends Norma and Linda. You guys have been so great to check in every day and let me know that you are thinking of me. It is hard to find the strength to not give in each day.

When Brandon hugged me before he left we were both wishing that our family could somehow come back together. It is just as hard on him as it is for me. I wish that asshole knew the pain that he has caused for both me and his son. He is selfish though and doesn't care about us. That is something that I have to learn and give up on.

Thanks for letting me ramble on again. Thanks for all the support. I think I will try to catch a few more winks of sleep.

{{{HUGS}}}

[RobiLee]

Awww, I love you so much Katie Girl!

Thanks, Kay!

{{HUGS}}