Every new beginning comes from an end.

[crisispoint]

I just had to say goodbye to my rape counselor.

She's finishing her degree program, and the extended funding I got for being a man using a resource that isn't usually tapped (how sad is that. Did me a favor, tho!) has just ran out.

Strange. I'm sad at that, and know I have to find at least some stopgap therapy because Ive got a little more ways to go in healing, but it's a chance at a new beginning.

She made me aware of how far I've actually come in such a short time.

She reminded me of how courageous I was for going for help.

She said again how strong I was, and how what happened to me wasn't my fault.

I've got a life to fix, but I still got a life.

I've got things I have to do, but I think I can do it.

I know I've got hard days still ahead of me, but I think I can make it.

Wow.

Indeed.

Miles to go before I sleep, but I can see an end now, and it can be positive.



I owe her so much. So, if you're reading this, Kathleen, there are no more words that I can say except thank you. For everything. For my life. For hope.

Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end.

Indeed.

Peace and love, my brothers. As hard as the road can be, there's hope.

Scot

 

[TeeJayUU]

Scot,

What words of postive thoughts! I am so very proud of you for what you have accomplished, for recognizing what yet needs to be done, and for making that plan.

Your posting is an inspiration!

Good Luck!

TeeJay

 

[RICK57]

Scot - sounds like you had a good therapist & they are worth their weight in diamonds (I know it's usually gold).

I was only sponsored for 8 sessions (complete) & she was also very good.

I think what I was given was a new set of tools to carve out a more creative life - all I had before was a blunt pick to hit myself with.

Use the tools that you have been given...stay positive!

Best wishes ...Rik

 

[Bill_1965]

Scot,

Every new beginning comes from an end.

The end of a chapter, but this was the beginning of a wonderful book. There are many more fantastic chapters yet to be written and you are off to a good start.

Keep it up,
Bill

 

Scot,

Sorry to hear that you are losing Kathleen, but she is right.

She reminded me of how courageous I was for going for help.

You are courageous!

(Funny, Sue said the same thing to me Tuesday. )

Long is the road and sometimes hard the way, but the first step begins the journey.

Peace, Bro!

Marc