from the city of gulls

[eliade]

I'm sorry I'm not posting more. My energy level dropped quite a bit and I haven't been feeling tip-top. On a particularly bad day I got worked up and crosshatched the back of my left wrist with cuticle clippers; not typical and not serious, and overall not a particularly constructive response to frustration. My case manager at the shelter helped me

Comments

[thisficklemob]

Hello hello.

I don't blame you for being tired of the shelter. It doesn't sound conducive to restoring mental equilibrium at all.

[nwhepcat]

Hey, hello back. I've been thinking of you and sending good thoughts out to the universe on your behalf. I hope things improve, you find the right balance of meds and self, and you find housing. It's good to see your posts when they come.

[vamysteryfan]

Hello hello.

I admire your honesty and courage in a difficult situation. Believe that it will get better.

I lived in a homeless shelter for a while a few years ago. I didn't have the courage to post about it on LJ. It did get better for me and it will get better for you.

[flaming_muse]

Anyone who has a lick of sense would be exhausted both physically and mentally by being in your position. What you are enduring is so hard. I wish for you the energy and clarity to be able to do everything possible (within reason) to get yourself out of the shelter and into a better situation, which it sounds like you are doing your best to achieve. As for the rest, don't worry about being pithy for our sake. We are happy to be your outlet for good or ill, but you will get your words back when you're in a more stable place.

[batdina]

I am out here reading when you share. Anything else I can do? I am listed in the phone book.