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[qos]

I had an important realization the other day, and have been working through the various implications since then

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[nicanthiel]

I think it's a general thing that happens to a lot of people after a serious emotional blow. But I'm glad you're taking the initiative to open back up and nurture your friendships again. :)

[wlotus]

This doesn't sound the least bit like a "whine" to me.

I look forward to reading about your adventures with your new friends, as you meet them.

[silvergoth]

You are *not* coming across as whining or feeling sorry for yourself. You are coming across as self-aware and introspective.

You looked happier and healthier last night than I ever remember seeing you, not that I have many data points.

Congratulations on the realizations you are making! It feels like you've had some sort of positive breakthrough.

[qos]

Thank you for the affirmation.

It's been at least two months -- maybe three -- since we last saw each other, and I've done a lot of healing work around my grief over the loss of both my triad partners (one dead, one break-up), plus made some positive changes in eating and exercise. It's nice to know that the work has made a visible difference!

[oakmouse]

*hugs* I wish I'd been more available lately.

[oakmouse]

Hit "post" accidentally. :-p

You weren't that exhausting, really; a lot of what you did on the phone with me was not venting but processing, and that makes a difference (at least, with you it does).

[qos]

Thanks for the affirmation.

But I do remember that a lot of that processing was accompanied by a lot of tears.

[oakmouse]

Yes, it was, but tears are a reasonable form of release unless taken to excess --- and you didn't.

[rocket_jockey]

Speaking as an Old Friend, am looking forward to having a chance to have some visit time if such appeals to you?

[qos]

I would like that very much.

You're one of those I ended up saying no to more often than I really liked.

And I would like to talk about Tai Chi again!