Dear Jane:

You are welcome. I am glad to read that you are feeling much better. Feel free to not read the following at this time, and instead- take a break so to enjoy the better feeling.

“my family are very much more supportive of each other.. they just haven’t been in my situation and therefore may not understand why I have done what I have. I don’t feel they would judge me”-

– in that case, it may be helpful for you to explain to them why you have done what you have done. Explaining, however difficult, can help you understand even better what led to the ending of contact, and what is behind the shame.

Another quote from Brene Brown: “Shame derives its power from being unspeakable”- you are welcome to speak about it here more at length, if you want to, anytime.

anita