Thursday, May 31, 2012

BETTER THE DEVIL YOU KNOW...

nothing is more traumatic to someone who survives than to have the home (whatever that means) that they build for themselves upset, so all this upheaval will be traumatic - but it will end, and you will come through the trials into the beautiful world you have created with and for your husband.

One of the commentators left this as part of her comment and I want to thank her very much for this insight.I had not thought of this being the reason I am so distressed right now. 

I don't like change. I don't like chaos. This is my home and it looks like a building site. I am somewhat surprised to find myself upset by it. It makes me feel selfish and ungrateful. I am neither. I know how fortunate I am to be in this position. However, this feels like surgery or going into therapy. Seriously, it does.

The house as it was had big negatives and it was cluttered. It wasn't safe for me either. But I was used to it and knew where I was. Now I feel unsettled and unsafe.

I know it will pass but I thank the person for their insight as I always feel better when I know what is going on. Even my Dr knows she has to explain every detail or I shall worry! If I understand what is happening to me, I feel better, even if what is happening is not good.

2 comments:

Marsha from ND, USA said...

Colin, Isn't the internet wonderful? You had someone who understood what you were going through and that person was able to share her insight with you and now you can understand and cope in a better manner! I'm so glad that you have such wonderful people reading your blog. Even though our project didn't last this long and we did most of the work ourselves, it was unsettling for me! But worth it in the end. Take care, I'm thinking of you two often!

marsha

Marsha from ND, USA said...

Colin, Isn't the internet wonderful? You had someone who understood what you were going through and that person was able to share her insight with you and now you can understand and cope in a better manner! I'm so glad that you have such wonderful people reading your blog. Even though our project didn't last this long and we did most of the work ourselves, it was unsettling for me! But worth it in the end. Take care, I'm thinking of you two often!

marsha