I like the idea of giving myself permission to not be okay......
I am not....
I feel better admitting that I am not ok and when I have said it to a few select people in the past few days.... I have found out that no one who truly knows about my life expects me to be okay.
As a matter of fact some people who just found out some of my version of my life today are mortified... one of the 3 men who have been his "best friends since childhood" called his behavior towards the cat "sinister."
He was ok with me not being ok and not being at a point where I would say anything is promised (In my mind I am beginning to promise self freedom.... but shhhhhh--- don't tell anyone because tomorrow I could wake up with my normal question of "should I go back")
Either way---- it is okay not to be okay....
Thanks twist

"He was okay with me not being ok." Yes, this sounds extremely familiar. And, you know what Yellow, that is not ok.

I'm sure you have read the article. Was is is what is. It's how we feel and we are absolutely entitled to feel the way we feel, even if it's feeling broken or not ok

And, please remember we did not bring this upon ourselves, much like the young lady in the article. Just different circumstances.

You sound so strong Yellow. I am so happy for you!

Ick..too many oks and I got some backwards. Yes, an edit button would be nice. But I think you all are smart enough to get my drift...

I love articles like this :) Particularly important for me, since I didn't get a whole lot of permission to self-express growing up as well as in romantic relationships.

Another great one for the printout stack... thanks! xx

I wish I could keep stuff like this in a binder or somewhere to reflect on. Thanks for sharing!