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Comment on “Sorry, Your Princess Is In Another Castle.” by derora noo

derora noo — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:42:57 +0000

Hi Mare. Sorry for the delayed response–I was out of town and basically offline for a few days. I’m glad to hear you’re thinking of using blogging as a way to sort through things. I’ve found it to be a very helpful part of the process.

Comment on “Sorry, Your Princess Is In Another Castle.” by Mare

Mare — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:44:36 +0000

I live with Bipolar I Disorder. Good times. I’m open to discussing my experiences but have never blogged about them – or what my family and friends go through.

Over the weekend I had a conversation with a friend that left me feeling unsettled and a bit frustrated. I feel like I need to clarify. A post is percolating…

Comment on The Ones We Leave Behind by Roman

Roman — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:58:00 +0000

Great post. I can totally relate. My family was exactly the same way. My own parents (extremely abusive) had that whole “what’s wrong” thing down pat, and unfortunately, it has become pervasive throughout our society, a form of histrionic behavior. When I meet someone who uses that word, I run.

I found you can never reason with these people. I made a momentous decision: I stopped all communication with parents, siblings (except one). The false guilt I felt has subsided. Best move I ever made. I owe them nothing. Best of luck to you.

Comment on “Sorry, Your Princess Is In Another Castle.” by derora noo

derora noo — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:19:47 +0000

Thanks so much!

It really felt like that, like an endless logic game I was trying to work out, a series of If-Then statements that I had to figure out by trial-and-error.

Comment on “Sorry, Your Princess Is In Another Castle.” by moonflower

moonflower — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:30:15 +0000

This is such a well written post, I sensed the clarity and the even flow.

I especially enjoyed this part, [It was like I had been working my way through a massive video game for decades, only to reach a dead end. “Sorry, your princess is in another castle.”].

I’ve often compared “the process” to a video game ;)

Comment on Because I Have To by derora noo

derora noo — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:51:40 +0000

Though our situations may be different, I can relate to so much of what you share here. I had major depressive disorder that went undiagnosed for years, and I was very isolated. The only way I got through it was to choose to believe that some day it might be different, and to take each day, each hour, each breath, one at a time. I tried to make positive choices in those moments, and when I didn’t, I tried to forgive myself. Hang in there. You may feel alone in your house, but there are a lot of us out here, rooting for you.

Comment on Because I Have To by ruth

ruth — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 14:12:42 +0000

Dianna. Living with your parents? As opposed to what? Perhaps living with someone/others who only have a passing/self-serving concern for you? Don’t let culture ‘guilt’ you into distain about your living situation. Your post has a lot going on and you seem to be on a good track. Hold fast.

Comment on Who You Are – Laura by Dianna

Dianna — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:39:59 +0000

Hi Laura.
Sounds like we are going through a lot of the same things. I get it. Keep getting up and keep going, as you know it gets better.
Who would have thought it could be this hard to find middle ground.

Comment on Where Do I Go From Here? by Deanna

Deanna — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:53:22 +0000

I’m coming up on one year sober. Maybe you need to examine your drinking patterns. I know my life’s much more manageable now. You might want to check out AA. It’s not all about staying sober, like I thought it would be. It’s really about learning how to live life “happily and usefully whole.”

http://www.aa.org/

Comment on Time for a change by Dianna

Dianna — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:33:11 +0000

Just wanted to comment on what a powerful piece that was. Thank you for sharing.