Dear Readers and Friends,
It's time, I guess, for me to speak up and tell you that the reason I have not been posting here, and not responding to your most-welcome and valued comments, is that I have been in the Slough of Despond for some weeks. It is one of those times when all effort feels futile, and when family members have become totally toxic. I keep struggling to get out of this, but so far I have not had any success. It feels, for the moment, as though my life is useless and the future is hopeless.
When I start to feel better, as I hope may happen one of these days, I'll take these disspiriting words down
Dear Ciara, Thanks for sharing this. Please know that your readers love and care about you! You have given us so much on this site nearly every day. Please accept the support and prayers we're sending your way now. Love, Nancy
Posted by: Nancy | June 29, 2005 at 05:43 PM
Thinking of you. I've been in that place way too much lately. Zoloft starts tomorrow.
It is a feeling, and it WILL pass. You must fight these thoughts with positive words to yourself, and, of course, anything else that might help! Hugs.
Posted by: Michelle | July 07, 2005 at 12:55 AM
Hoping things are looking brighter, or if they're not that you're at least heading in some kind of direction through the darkness... have enjoyed your writing since I found you.
Posted by: Fiona Robyn | July 09, 2005 at 06:37 AM
I'm afraid I've been a little remiss in visiting, but you have my best wishes.
I think we all find ourselves in that slough at some time in our life, and probably more often then most of us online would care to admit.
Recognizing that here just seems part of revealing your own humanity.
Posted by: loren | July 19, 2005 at 06:29 PM
Feel better soon, Ciara.
Take care!
Posted by: steven | August 26, 2005 at 09:16 AM