I Took The First Step

[~Nova~]

I called a therapist. It's the first step, right? Please tell me I'm doing the right thing.

OK, I'm crying.

xoxo

Shelly

[Carolyn Marie]

Shelly, you did the right thing, so please stop your crying.

This doesn't lock you into any particular course of action. It is not a one-way street. There really is nothing to worry about, hon. You'll be fine.

HUGS

Carolyn Marie

[Guest Donna Jean]

Shelly, you did the right thing, so please stop your crying.

This doesn't lock you into any particular course of action. It is not a one-way street. There really is nothing to worry about, hon. You'll be fine.

HUGS

Carolyn Marie

Right!...Right....RIGHT!

You are not committed to anything and this is the second step....

The first step was you deciding to go...

Give it a chance.....ok?

Huggs

Donna Jean

[~Nova~]

I'm excited and scared and I haven't done anything. I can't imagine how it's gonna feel walking in the office.

I'm still crying. It's ok, I do it all the time. :-)

xoxo

Shelly

[Guest JaniceW]

Shelly,

You have asked for assistance in figuring out what you need, how is that ever a wrong action? This is a right move for you so make those tears ...

Tears-of-Joy!

[Sally]

Shelly,

If you are like me, I was terrified until I got into the office and actually spoke to the therapist then it just became a flood of emotions almost all of them happy - I was finally freeing myself from my self imposed prison.

Remember 90% of the things that we worry about never happen and the things that we fear are almost never as bad as we thought they would be.

Love ya,

Sally

[~Nova~]

I typed a reply, I guess it's being reviewed by the mods.

Thank you all. This place is something special.

The tears are of joy, and I accept them. Im a big baby, I even cry at sad commercials. :-)

xoxo

Shelly

[Paula ult]

Yes indeed Shelly, that is the first step of many, just be yourself and be open and honest from the start and you will be fine.

Paula

[Guest Elizabeth K]

Shelly

We don't necessarily hold posts for review, they sometimes just get in the line, and no one is there to push the approve button. 99% of posts are approved upon sight, only a few are held temporarily for review my others.

And Shelly

Terrified and thrilled! That's how it will ALWAYS be - each step...

You are now on the bus... welcome aboard.

Lizzy

[Guest Audrey Elizabeth]

YES you are not only doing the right thing but taking a wonderful step. I am here sharing tears with you!!!

Congratulation Shelly

Audrey

[Guest DawnK]

...Im a big baby, I even cry at sad commercials. :-)

xoxo

Shelly

Me too! And I'm so happy for you.

dk

[~Nova~]

My tears of joy have changed to pure sadness. I reached out to the therapist by calling and emailing her, and I havent heard back.

One step forward, two back. Now I have to start at ground zero. I just wanna climb backing bed.

Shelly.

[JJ]

Shelly

Therapists are open extremely busy people who have to fit a phone call or e-mail into an overcrowded schedule. I know how anxious you are, how hard it was to take that first step, but you aren't likely to hear back from the therapist immediately. This is a journey that will take patience. Nothing gets done quickly.

I know that is hard and my heart goes out to you but wait a little longer before you despair and if you don't hear in a few days then contact them again. It takes persistence sometimes. You did it once and if you do need to do it again it will actually be easier.

Hugs

John

[~Nova~]

Shelly

Therapists are open extremely busy people who have to fit a phone call or e-mail into an overcrowded schedule. I know how anxious you are, how hard it was to take that first step, but you aren't likely to hear back from the therapist immediately. This is a journey that will take patience. Nothing gets done quickly.

I know that is hard and my heart goes out to you but wait a little longer before you despair and if you don't hear in a few days then contact them again. It takes persistence sometimes. You did it once and if you do need to do it again it will actually be easier.

Hugs

John

Thanks John,

I know. I understand. I don't like it! I don't have to. So there.

I'm done crying, for now and I will wait. It's been a long journey, few more days wont make any difference.

I'll write in my blog and feel better. :-)

Thanks for the wake up call, and getting me outa bed, sorta. ;-)

xoxo

Shelly

[Guest Emily Ray]

That is a great first step. I am so proud of you for doing what was hard.

Huggs

Emily

[Guest Kristi Lyn]

When the rain falls, the sun always comes out when the clouds clear.

It is hardest step but a concious effort to become yourself and in acceptance of yourself.

Kristi

[Guest Elizabeth K]

My tears of joy have changed to pure sadness. I reached out to the therapist by calling and emailing her, and I havent heard back.

One step forward, two back. Now I have to start at ground zero. I just wanna climb backing bed.

Shelly.

Happens... keep at it! You will succeed!

Lizzy

[Guest Donna Jean]

My tears of joy have changed to pure sadness. I reached out to the therapist by calling and emailing her, and I havent heard back.

One step forward, two back. Now I have to start at ground zero. I just wanna climb backing bed.

Shelly.

Nope...nope...nope......

That's one step forward and hold!

You took that step by calling ....you've not taken any steps backward!

Huggsw

Donna Jean

[~Nova~]

I waited 45 years to get to this point, another few days won't matter. The things that have gone through my mind are incredible. Even the slightest glimmer of hope that I will some day walk out of my house and be ME. Wow, what a thought.

So I wait, it's not all that bad.

xoxo

Shelly

[~Nova~]

I got an E-mail back from her. She wants me to call her.

OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!!!!!!!

I'm being strong, I'm not gonna start crying, I'm not, I refuse.

Shelly

PS. I didn't realize how hard it is to use an iPhone when you have nails.