I thought this would be easier. I thought my insomnia would be better and my panic attacks would decrease.
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Nope!!
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Now I am addding physical pain and the frustration of physical limitations to the mix. I managed to go to the store today, but it left me exhausted. While my equilibrium is better, I still find myself getting dizzy and tired quickly. It is beyond frustrating! And I am supposed to go back to work next week.
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I am only off work until next week and am hoping the visible bruises will be better. I don't know what to say to my clients. My adults will draw their own conclusions, most of them will be correct. My kiddos are a different story. I am at a loss as to how to approach them. Many of them are already in such a fragile place and see me as a rock in the storm of their life. I do not want to make things worse for them, but do not advocate lying to children. It will be a delicate balance.
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I miss some of my families and will be glad to get back to them, no matter how difficult the situation.
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I still tire very easily. I am working on the house, to get the rest of my soon-to-be-ex's stuff out and the mess cleaned. But I can only work in short bursts, then have to stop and rest. Frustration!! But yet I am determined to get it done before I go back to work.
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The other frustration: NO HIKING THIS WEEKEND!!! :o(
2 comments:
As a kid with a counselor, I would suggest approching them as so.
For the younger kids, tell them you got a few bumps and bruises. Tell them you're a little hurt, but you'll get better in no time. It's mostly true..I know kids are amzingly smart, especially ones who have gone through things in their lives, they may be able to figure out more then you realize.
For the older kids, tell them the truth. Remind them that you are human....I look at Kris as my rock, when I miss appointments with her my life gets thrown out of balence. But I like knowing that she's human, and that sometimes she has bad or off days just like me. Sometimes she gets hurt, or sick, or tired and frustrated, and that's okay.
Hope that helps,
-Bri
{{{{HUGS}}}} Hope you heal fast! Both inside and out!!
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