Jan Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 There may not be a complete recovery. We're told to jump on this road to Recovery , but no one tells us about the side roads do they? You know, when we veer off and lose the way for a while. There are no rules on this road and certainly no speed limits,they would be pointless. The destination at the end of this road is not called 'Recovered' (that would be rare and give us false hope) Its called ADAPTED. The side roads take us to places such as 'Frustration, 'Fatigue ' , 'Lash-out', 'Depression and Anxiety'. We try our best not to stay at these places for too long,they're not helpful to anyone but they all get a visit now and again in order to urge us on to ADAPTED We will all get to ADAPTED in our own way and in our own time. It's a long road that somehow seems to get longer as time goes on. The important thing is to stay on it,easier some days than other days Surely If we all follow the same directions we will all arrive at ADAPTED? I can't wait to get there Jan xx 6 Quote
Macca Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 Hi Jan, That's a good way of putting it! I think you have passed some of the scenic places along the way too, such as Hope, Opportunity, Aspire, Change, Delegate. If you catch my drift! Yes you are getting there with grit and determination and effort! Well done! Macca 4 Quote
Winb143 Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 Also Jan, Thank Goodness we made it to see our kids again, no matter what age and adaptations we made, to be able to tell them how much we love them. Thank our Families for sticking by our sides, when others gave up on us. The Love we felt when we awoke. Everyone who knew us before SAH/bleed was caring for us. Now they have adapted and I guess so must we. Life goes on but we have altered slightly, I cannot take noise and arguments. (Unless it is me singing) ha ha Be well Both xx Love Win xx xx 2 Quote
Skippy Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 Jan totally agree and I've always said, especially on here, that it's a long road to the place called Recovery but you are allowed to make as many pit-stops along the way as you like. I have also passed through the "places" you mention and although in some there were holdups and I got stuck there a while, I am now at the end of the road to Recovery - although the actual destination may not be all I hoped it would be, I'm here and I'm happy xx 5 Quote
Chelle C Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 Jan, just wanted to say what a brilliant post, You are right that we all have to travel those roads to get to ADAPTED, in some way shape or form we will all get there in the end. I do believe that you my friend are doing a great job of getting there, well done. Love Michelle xx 3 Quote
Daffodil Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 Jan I do think that to get to destination Adapted you do seem to also have to visit a place called Acceptance a good few times as well along the way, I'm thinking of getting a timeshare there. ? 6 Quote
Jan Posted February 3, 2017 Author Posted February 3, 2017 Thank you all so much for your lovely comments and Thank you for allowing me to share my 'ramblings' on here. I have a book that I often just write my thoughts in, not so much a diary,just whatever is in my head at that time,I'm not organised enough yet to keep a diary so it is quite a random collection of thoughts and hopes. Daffs, my sat nav hasn't found 'Acceptance' yet, It finds 'frustrated easily enough though!! Jan xx 6 Quote
subzero Posted February 4, 2017 Posted February 4, 2017 Hi Jan Your thoughts on `Adapted` triggered a few verses for you to put in your `book`. ADAPTED There`s no going back To your previous abode. No, SAH has led you On a different road. There`s no going back You`ve a new life ahead Confusing, upsetting And at times full of dread There`s no going back There is no quick fix But you`re building your new life With different bricks. There`s no going back BTG wants to help you Their message is clear Rest-drink whatever else you do. There`s no going back We go forward together Each day in our posts We give help to each other. There`s no going back With these highs and these lows And our will getting stronger The end result who knows But we are going to adapt Our work may need to change Take account of our brain Our schedules rearrange But we are going to adapt House work can wait As I negotiate with my brain On how much it can take But we are going to adapt If I take too much on Fatigue will soon hit me And I won`t get it done. But we are going to adapt Each day helps I feel. I must not be impatient Give my brain time to heal. When will we arrive there? We are all different you see The road that you take May not be for me. When will we arrive there? I`ve come to accept That each day brings new meaning Things I didn`t expect When will we arrive there? Please..family…wait and see I`m confused and uncertain Please be there for me. When will we arrive there? There is no way to know Just hold my hand tightly Where ever I go 7 Quote
Jan Posted February 5, 2017 Author Posted February 5, 2017 Subs, beautiful, just beautiful words full of care and understanding. You made me cry. You are a very special man. Love Jan xx 5 Quote
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