Well, last week I told a friend at work about my eating disorder. I even told her a little about my childhood sexual abuse, and current money worries... I spilled a LOT on her in a very short space of time. :P But I felt better, and I don't regret it. ♥
On Friday, we all ordered lunch from Jason's Deli. This friend placed the order and charged it. I've been trying to pay her back for days... Yesterday, I brought my money in again and she totally stopped me. She said, "Let me get this for you! The right thing to say is, 'Thank you,' and then you can walk away." Hahahahaha! And then... "I hope it nourished your body." HAHAHAHA! Funniest **** thing I've ever heard! :D So... I said thank you, and I left. ♥
Recovery brings all kinds of surprises... Just thought I'd share a giggle. ;0)
way to go on telling your friend Jen! She sounds like a great friend. I understand about not wanting others to pay for things. I hate letting anyone help me in anyway. Its a fierce independance thing since i had to grow up so early I guess theres this fear taht if I let others help me it will go away. Thanks for sharing that. Congratualtions again. great work, you are one step closer to be recovered. Go Jen! Nicole
I just want to commend you on all the hard work you have done over the past year. Its amazing that you reached out to this person, took the risk and won some amazing support! I know it has not come without challenges but you help remind us all that it is worth it.
I hope that I have a chance to meet you at the NEDA walk this spring, I really want to try and go!
SO happy to hear that confiding in a friend turned into a careing and understanding friend.Its such a relief when you can share secrets. It does help take the power away and does help you to grow stronger and more confident.
You have come a very long way from a year ago happy to hear it.
When I myself chose to share in doing so I found out that the ones I chose to tell were more understanding than I ever thought they would be.
Jen...you are working so hard to reach out. I know it's not always proving to bring the results that you expect, but in time, I truly believe that it will
I love that your friend said what she did....pretty accurate!
Have a good one....HUGS..Jan ♥
Yeah... Those pesky expectations, huh?? Not only do others' expectations weigh on us, but our own color our experiences as well... I need to give up on my OWN expectations. ♥ And accept what comes to me. :)