and hello (says the person hiding under the chair).
I don’t even know where to begin. I have been in a terrible funk for the past year. I signed up for the new MS board and then I fell apart.I am in a bad, dark scary place and I am trying to come out the other side.
Losing my dad has been so hard, much harder than I expected. Couple that with my back and all the issues therein- I blinked and a year flew by and yet it also drug on so painfully slowly that I thought I would never see it end.
I’ve been working on keeping up with people on FB because that just seemed easier, less intimate.I felt like it would be wrong of me to lurk on MS and not post and I knew that I had NOTHING of myself I could offer to anyone that would be of any substance and you all deserve so much more than that. Yet the truth remains. I miss you.
I am still in the midst of the abyss and I don’t know how much my friendship might be worth but I want you all back in my life. FB alone is just not enough. You are my friends. I care about you and I miss you very much.
oh Amy, I am so sorry to hear what you are going through, but so glad to see your post. I know how hard it is to lose a parent and the only thing I can say is that it is alright to miss them and grieve....there is no time limit. we are all her for you too ((hugs))
Amy this makes me so sad to know you've been going through this alone. You don't have to offer us anything, just yourself and happy, sad, whatever emotion you are is enough. Life can be so freaking hard, I completely understand. You shouldn't go it alone. I'm praying for peace for you right now, don't stay away let us help you through.
amy, it isn't always about what you give to us. we are here for you too. if you needed us, you should have come to talk. i missed you! i'm so sorry that you've been having a hard time. i hope things are starting to get better for you. please drop by, even if it is just to vent. we are here for you *hugs*
Amy - I feel so awful. I always knew you were on FB and never even thought about the fact you have not posted on MS. I am so sorry that you are suffering alone. Always know you can come here. It is your home away from home.
I'm so sorry you are in this dark place. I certainly understand how that can feel. It's been a long time since my dad died (20 yrs this fall which seems unbelieveable) but I can still get into a dark place about it.
I'm sending lots of hugs.
There is absolutely no need to apologize and please know you are always welcome here. We love you and we missed you.
i'm sorry youre having a hard time amy. please dont worry about having lost track of MS for a bit - no big deal - you've been SUCH a supportive member and friend here for so long. we're always here for you. i hope you have some face-to-face support to help you get through this patch. are you confiding in friends and family? counseling? you need to take care of yourself. xoxo.
Amy, thank you so much for posting this and letting us know how you are doing. I am sure it wasn't easy, but as you can tell from the other posts, we love you in whatever state your feeling may be. Grief is hard and comes in so many shapes and forms. I am sorry I did not realize that you were in such a dark place. Please continue to post and don't worry about what you do or don't say. Plain and simple, you are wanted here. I am sending some prayers your way too. :hug:
Ditto what Alison said. I check in on FB all the time but I had NO idea - none - that you were having such a hard time. I can't imagine how difficult the last year has been. I am so sorry things have been so bad all at once. I you and it kills me to know that things are so hard. Please stick around - don't stress about how much you post! We love you, we miss you, you are ALWAYS welcome here.
Let me know if there is anything that you need. Have you been to a counselor? (People are probably sick of hearing me say that, sorry.) I hope that you are able to find some ways to mend your heart and your back in the next year. I am so sorry for your difficulties.