Dealing with change
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Posted by: Jackie Dewey ®

01/05/2003, 16:54:24
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As I've been reading the posted messages about the struggles that most of us face on a daily basis, I'm reminded of a conversation that I had with my (soon to turn 18) son just last night. I was telling him about how situations come into our lives that change our plans. Many times the situations seem devastating but when we take the time to look back we might just find something good that came from the change. When we are in the midst of the struggle it is hard to see any good.

He struggles with psychological problems which has affected all of us. As a result of those struggles, I have become a different person. With the help of counseling and prayer I have become a much more compassionate person. I'm not so quick to pass judgement. It has also helped me to learn to deal with the ups and downs of my own disorders.

We're a long ways from having our difficulties solved but we are on the journey together. I don't know if this piece of information will be of encouragement to anyone but I felt like sharing it. I also want you to know that I already think that this BB is one of the best helps that I have come acrossed. I even shared that idea with my church family this morning.

If those of you who participate on this BB didn't have blepharospasms or like disorders you wouldn't have had the opportunity to get to know each other in the way you do. I already have the impression that you have become a REAL family.







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Posted by: Kelly Saffell ®

01/05/2003, 18:40:32
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It is wonderful that you are able to share openly with your son and, if he doesn't already, maybe one day soon he will understand what you are saying. "Life" is what makes us who we are. When we are in the midst of turmoil, it is very difficult to see the "good" in the situation. Later, we can look back and see how certain events have shaped our lives forever. My husband was abused by his first stepdad, who was a violent alcoholic. We saw him a couple of years ago and I asked him later if he wanted to walk up and punch George. He said no - because his childhood, whether good or bad, made him who he is today. He chose to use his experiences to make him a better father, husband, and Christian than he could have ever imagined.






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Posted by: June in Toronto ®

01/05/2003, 19:20:52
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Right on, Jackie - change is inevitable but how we deal with it is what counts. You and your son seem to be handling it very well and you will share a bond that can't be broken. This bb is a REAL family for sure - I count my blessings every day for this forum to share, discuss, vent, cry, argue, laugh and to pray with each and every poster. Thank you for telling your church family about this bb - the awareness of this disease and this bb starts with us.

Best wishes. June in Toronto







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