I'm feeling rather lonely and down today.

PaintedToeNail

I'm rather down today, feeling like my relationship with husband is sad, we don't have anything in common anymore. I'm feeling outmoded, old and lonely. Just verbalizing what I can't say to anyone else.

SixofNine

::thumbs in highwaisted beltloops::

:clears throat:

The sun'll come out Tomorrow

Bet your bottom dollar That tomorrow

There'll be sun!

Just thinkin' about Tomorrow

Clears away the cobwebs, And the sorrow

'Til there's none!

When I'm stuck a day That's gray, And lonely,

I just stick out my chin And Grin, And Say,

Oh The sun'll come out Tomorrow

So ya gotta hang on 'Til tomorrow

Come what may Tomorrow!

Tomorrow!

I love ya Tomorrow!

You're always A day A way!

baltar447

N.drew

I'm outmoded (whatever that means ;)...) old and lonely too. I'm spring cleaning to help myself out. God bless you.

I Want to Believe

I'm really sorry to hear that, PaintedToeNail. I can certainly empathize with your situation; we're very similar. For what it's worth, I'm sending you comforting vibes right now (that's at least as good as prayer, right?).

Lozhasleft

Hi PaintedToeNail -I wasn't so active on the forum when you joined so I just checked some of your previous threads to get an idea of how things are with you. Strikes me you must be feeling very isolated. In your previous life terms you are now probably in a lonely and vulnerable position. I gather that your husband and family are still very much in the 'truth'? Now that you have become 'conscious' or 'aware' that the WTBS aren't so holy it will be very difficult for you to be with them all ....it's your heart that has opened up to see the facts, remember, not theirs.

Moreover, your husband is still under the cult control which separates you as 'best friends' because it limits what you can share and debate without conflict. I'm not sure what he is aware, in terms of your insight into the truth about the 'truth'. I repeat, isolating and lonely and sad.

I don't know if you've read any of Steve Hassan's books but they would help you to 'reach' your husband's internal monologue and possibly get him to really see the WTBS for what it is, the way that you have. Many on here are strategically working on getting their partner out. But if that isn't possible or doesn't happen quickly then you have to find a way to maintain your marriage if it's a loving one, with the least damage from the WTBS as possible.

It will get easier for you ... take some deep breaths and find things to do that build you up and fulfill you, even if it's only physically. You have had a traumatic experience by reaching this point and you will now go through a grieving process which can take some time.

Posting your thoughts here should help you to let the sadness out .... listen to what people are saying in response...I mean really listen. There are some wise old owls on here and they're happy to help and support members in distress, so carry on availing yourself of that help.

Take care and remember you have friends here to turn to. The old saying 'This too shall past' is worth remembering too.

Loz x

PaintedToeNail

SixoNine-You made laugh!

baltar447-Thanks for the hug!

N.drew-Thank you, maybe I'll start spring cleaning! 'Outmoded' I got from the "Robots" animated film.

I Want to Believe-Thank you for the good vibes, they are just as good, if not better, than a prayer!

LozhasLeft-You brought tears to my eyes, thank you for your kindness and words of comfort!

Thank you all!!

finally awake

((hugs)) I'm sorry your husband hasn't woken up yet. You have lots of friends here, but sometimes an in person friend is what you really want. I wish we lived nearby, I'd bring you a cupcake

Scott77

I'm rather down today, feeling like my relationship with husband is sad, we don't have anything in common anymore. I'm feeling outmoded, old and lonely. Just verbalizing what I can't say to anyone else.
PaintedToeNail

It might be time to see a professional counselor. Is he an JW? Could be that the Watchtower's long arm is involved? Not sure, but it can be a tough time to deal with. Seeing a Counselor might be the right thing to do.

Scott77

Band on the Run

I often feel despair b/c of illness over which I have no control. Sometimes I ponder suicide. I know I am depressed so I defer any action until I can gauge my thoughts more accurately. Often, within a short span of time, I notice myself having great fun.

It is important to have close friends so you can safely vent. Therapy helps. Twelve Step groups help.

I'm feeling rather lonely and down today.

The sun'll come out Tomorrow

Bet your bottom dollar That tomorrow

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