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Old 08-31-2011, 01:44 PM
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Pelican
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Thanks for checking in with the family!
We care about you, and we understand.

I had some of the same feelings you are experiencing. The no contact and finality of the situation caused anxiety. I needed help and a social worker friend helped me out a bit.

I also found help from Melody Beatties book Codependent No More. I had already read it several times, but went back to it for the chapter on grieving. You see, I was grieving the loss of what might have been, what could have been, what should have been, and the end of a dream.

Gentle hugs to you as you work your way through this.

Please continue to post and express yourself. What you are feeling are normal healthy responses to a major life change.

(((hugs)))
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