Session 2

Sharlene · Post by **Sharlene** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 9:28 am

Hi My name is Sharlene and this is the first time I have ever written in a forum. I just started a week ago and lesson 1 helped me a lot. I know that this forum is supposed to be for support but I really don't know how this works. So I am going to give it a try. I don't know if any body else out there was abused as a child but I a learning a lot about myself through this program already. I thought that I was over my dad as I have not spoken to more than 10 times in 10 years I would say or close to it as he almost killed my mom and I saved her life. I just can not get over it. But I am learning that all of my anxiety comes from my childhood. I guess I have always had this but I never realized it! I used to get so scared my whole body would tremble. Anyways learning this helps me cope with life day to day as I know that I control my thoughts and I am working on positive thinking instead of negative. It helps to know that I am not crazy and that other people have had obsessive thoughts as well. I am working on being loved and accepting that I am loved. I have a great fiance who bought the program for me as I have no self esteem. For the first time in my life I feel that I have something to live for and that I am going to be OK.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 10:01 am

Hi Sharlene. Your story is truly a sad one to read. So happy to greet you and hope you find these forums helpful. You certainly are among friends. I'm glad you are working on all these issues. Remember to love yourself, too. You are a valuable, worthwhile person. Welcome.