Jan 14, 2010 19:15
I'd have to say that one of my favorite feelings in the world is when a weight is lifted. Relief- it's quite great. I think the important thing is to keep in mind what caused the relief, and to keep up on that path.
My stress and constant worry about him can finally rest. He is safe, he's thinking more clearly and sanely, he's being treated by people who take his problems seriously and want to truly help. I hope he can get the help he needs and that it will be exhaustive this time. I'm sad he had to go through this and in this manner, but it obviously had to be done. I hope he won't resent the way it happened and that he is legitimately voluntarily participating. I hope he keeps and open mind. He was so sure that this would happen again, that the same pattern would repeat itself. I hope he realizes that this is a great opportunity to start over. He has a chance to fix his problems and achieve all the things he's been dreaming of, because his mental disorders don't have to stop him. I hope only the best for him, and I also hope that he knows that I'm thinking of him all the time.
Anyone who knows anything of the situation must think I'm completely pathetic for staying with him. But that's what I'm doing. I'm staying by my man's side because I love him and I care about his well being. I don't want to laud myself, but I think I've been dealing better than expected. I hope he knows that I am by his side no matter what. All of this makes our relationship problems in the past seem so silly. While I definitely want to stay with him and preserve our relationship, I realize that him being alive and happy is more important.I just hope that he can do that with me in his life. I have no idea what the future will bring for him, and in turn for us, but I'm still in. It's hard to focus on myself when he has such serious issues, but I'm trying to do that too. I'm not going to throw my life away for him. I want to live my life with him. I know he's better than the labels that could be put on him.
I'm still a little scared, but I'm so happy for him. He already sounds different. I know his next few weeks or months certainly won't be easy, but I'll be there to help. He needs to not give up. He needs to keep this optimism and good attitude. He needs to keep up with being the man that I fell in love with. I guess I'm more excited than scared at this point.