Hi.

[murielm99]

My ptsd has been triggered. It happened as I watched tonight's episode of "Elementary," of all things. Between that, and my witch of a mother trying to violate my boundaries, I am feeling low.

Some healing thoughts and prayers would help, friends.

I don't usually discuss this.

[kentauros]

1. Hi Muriel

I'll send you some energy for healing and calm.

This page also has a nice image to help in calming and healing (the "Play Sound" is ocean waves) :
http://www.deniselinn.com/Mystic-Healing-Portal.html

[yellerpup]

2. Muriel, gentle thoughts

and healing vibes coming at you. You are loved.

[Delphinus]

3. Calming and

healing energies to you, murielm99.

[murielm99]

4. Thanks everyone.

There are things I can do for myself, too.

I am making sure that I eat some nice, warming, comforting food on this very cold day. Soup and stew will help, without eating like a pig. And we are going to the community theater's annual Christmas play tonight. I need to get outside of myself and see cheerful people. There will be lots of children in the play. They are excited about the play, and about Christmas.

[Tumbulu]

5. Oh hugs and calming thoughts coming from here

Sorry you went through this and hoping that you feel better soon.

[icymist]

6. Hi murielm99...

[PumpkinAle]

7. How are you doing M?

- sending you hugs for a new year - may it bring you peace and happiness.

[murielm99]

8. Thanks.

I am doing better. I appreciate your asking!

I will have to confront my mother soon, but I am waiting and considering what to say. She does not understand that I am a 65 year old woman who has built a good life for myself. Her constant abuse says more about her than it does about me.

[PumpkinAle]

9. Good luck

hugs and healing.

You are correct that her abuse is about her NOT you.

[kentauros]

10. Hi muriel :)

I don't know if you like, or read, anything by Doreen Virtue, but she has a book out called "Assertiveness for Earth Angels" and companion FB page (linked here.)

It's a pretty good psychological self-help book so far (I'm about halfway through.) Maybe just look at the page above for the Love and encouragement given there. And I give my own to you, too