Dear Helcat:

“I definitely understand that you are intending to help and not to hurt“- I am glad that you understand my intent. This is my intent in these forums with everyone and in real-life. I keep reminding myself of this intent every day, particularly when I feel anger to any extent (annoyance & such).

“You have been very kind to me“- you are welcome, and thank you for being very kind to me and to other members.

“it is the parents’ responsibility to respond to their children with compassion no matter what they are feeling“- I like this very much. If only this was my experience growing up..

“Please continue to express yourself and I will happily let you know that everything is okay“- thank you!

“Things are a bit better for me today. My husband has been trying to be more affectionate… He is starting to come around and see it as a good thing I think. It is helping us both to emotionally regulate“- again, good to read this! Emotion regulation is the A of the ABC of mental-emotional health!

anita