Thanks, I didn't get much sleep last night because of this...all from a misunderstanding of a few words, and now it's WWIII. I'm the bad person as usual, it's all my fault, as usual. I don't know why I try so hard......yes I do, because I love my daughter and I hate feeling this way.
I decided to just text her this morning like nothing happened. I told her I fixed the cardigan I knitted for my 2yr old granddaughter, it was too short so I crochet a long strip at the bottom. I even took a picture and sent it. She apologised for not sending me the measurements, but her newly desexed cat broke open the stitches and they had to take it to the vets last night.
The good thing, we are back to talking...now I'm off to pick up my cat from the vets this morning...a 3hr round trip. The things I do for this money pit of a cat. But what can you do, but pay.
Yep - know where you are coming from - there are times when I could just yell at my daughter about what a waste her life is -in her marriage. The only good thing from it is four beautiful boys who are the lights of my life. I love her, but wish she had more guts sometimes. She is not the feisty girl of her youth.
And I have a couple of things to relieve stress - laughter and another thing that chills me out!
Funny thing is I was always careful not to upset my parents, now I find myself wishing the younger generation took as much care! You just gotta let them live their own lives, no matter what religious extremist sect they join, or who they marry, or should have married. I give thanks often that they are well and happy, it seems the best I can hope for them.
I don't have any friends, but I have been doing knitting and words games on the computer. Plus I read at night in bed till I fall asleep...well without loosing my place by dropping my book...lol
Exercise works I reckon, even if it is mild form.....so does finding an intellectual/emotional challenge that is NOT the cause of the tension; and working in that direction for a while.
Taking time out for posture/breathing, refocussed attitude etc and, therefore, a good deal of 'letting it out' also helps me....often.
It starts with the first step. In my opinion, that's a genuine belief its time for a change....as things aren't right.
@Grams, I hope you find a simple and effective remedy for your current 'problems'. I wish you well and may I commend you on your commitment and strength towards finding solace (be it via here or 'elsewhere').
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A good traveller has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving. ~ Lao Tzu
Grams, Step 1: buy a punching bag and a couple strips of blue tack Step 2: stick a picture of whoever's giving you grief onto the punching bag using the blue tack Step 3: beat the crap out of the punching bag
D & D not a bad idea. I might try something else, as buying a punching bag is not optimal when we are selling everything we own. I like playing darts, so I might put ???? picture up there and aim for between the eyes. It's good exercise too.
