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Post by Gramm4 on Apr 16, 2006 15:34:47 GMT -5
I have decided to try and write a book based on my story. Have spoken to many people about it and was told that doing this would be very healing for me. I didn't think I had the ability to write this, but now firmly believe I can. If it will help me put my past abusive life behind me so I can get on with life, then I will give it my best shot. Normally I would keep telling myself I don't have the ability to do anything of this magnitude. Other people in my life seem to think otherwise. I suppose they are right. It is a scary process but I feel I'm ready.
Time for me to believe that I am worthwhile and can heal completely. I will keep you all posted on my progress.
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Post by caressa on Apr 17, 2006 9:44:23 GMT -5
You go girl!!! I know you are worthwhile. God is the Master Physician, all things are possible.
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Post by Lin on Apr 19, 2006 4:40:27 GMT -5
How awesome Theresa! Let us know when it is published so we can buy a copy!
using our talents?
This is how I found some self worth and self esteem. Growing up I was not encouraged or made to feel special. I was more often made to feel worthless and useless. So by the time I was an adult my self esteem was in the toilet.
After I worked my 4th and 5th step the first time I realized I needed to work on this myself. So I searched for a hidden talent. I developed the talent and then used it to feel proud of myself and my acomplishments. For me the talent was painting..mostly painting on shirts.
Talents can be writing, cooking, sewing, music, gardening, cooking, sports, photography, computers, etc. Developing my talent in painting was a wonderful thing for ME. (and it gave me the opportunity to make very nice gifts for others without spending alot on them! lol)
LIN
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Post by caressa on Apr 19, 2006 6:39:05 GMT -5
One of the gifts that I learned in this program was that each individual has their own gift(s) and that I shouldn't compare but identify. I have a gift of gab. Before it was a weapon but thanks to recovery it is a tool of recovery. I am good with new people, yet I make a terrible sponsor. I have good card sense and am very intuitive. Just don't try to make me into a home body, because I highly dislike housework, sewing, knitting, and as much as I like gardening and flowers, plants die under my loving eye. I have leadership qualities and creativity skills along with a good sense of humour. I have a short attention span, but when it comes to friendship, I am in for the long haul.
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. I will be back looking for Lin and others.