Am I Being ‘Negative’ By Admitting My Reality?
I admitted something to both myself and my husband recently. After a lot of “pushing through”, denial, and disappointment, I came out and told him that my recovery from this latest flare was going to have to be a very slow and careful one. I’m not going to bounce back to baseline any time soon. And the relief I felt after admitting this out loud was instant and very welcome. Because I have now faced the reality of my current situation, several things have happened. - I am able to ask for the extra help I need without feeling guilty or explaining WHY I need it. - We have been able to put new routines in place to help with the childrens education and entertainment. - We have employed a cleaner to do a couple of hours a week keeping the downstairs tidy. - I have felt the weight of unrealistic positivity and unreached goals lift off my shoulders. - I no longer feel an invisible pressure from those around me to push beyond my safe boundaries. Admitting that my recovery this time round is