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[melaniemonkey]

as I'm coming up on my 5th year of "survival" I am getting more and more mixed feelings flooding in

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You're not alone

[pandora54725]

Working through the feelings is very healthy and good for you - even if it CAN be a bitch ;-)
I used to dread my anniversary - it didn't help that my accident occurred on a Friday the 13th - there were years I'd stay in and have a pity party. I completely forgot about it the last few years until days later - and only because I looked at a calendar or something and it made me say or think, "Hm. My anniversary just passed" and nothing more.
Two things I can assure you of: Your mixed and overwhelming feelings are NORMAL and it really DOES get better over time. I promise.
Give me a shout - I'm always happy to help if I am able :-)

Re: You're not alone

[melaniemonkey]

thanks so much! I really appreciate your kind words :)