May 27, 2010

A change for a time

Okay I know I have been so terrible at keeping up with this blog. But I think it is time for a change. Some of you may not like it so you don't have to read it but I need something to give me an outlet for the things happening in my life.

This last month has been one of the hardest times of my whole life. Trying to figure out how to deal with everything that is coming out now in my life has been very overwhelming. I have felt as if I were a little girl again with so much confusion and hurt and anger and sadness that some days it's everything I can do to keep myself so completely busy that I won't break down. If I am being completely honest I feel as if I have lost myself somewhere and I am living someone elses life. I know this is not me but I cannot help the feeling that are coming out. I guess that's what happens when you hold your emotions in for so many years. ;) I have felt so lost this month in trying to figure out what am I supposed to do and where I can go to share all these feelings. I love Kyle so much but and he has been great to me while I am working through this but you can only understand so much without actually experiencing. So this is where I choose to let it all out. I am sorry if some of you don't like how I am changing this for a time but I got to do what I got to do.

At this point I have so many questions and things that run through my mind. Why did they all choose me? Why did it happen for so long? Why was I used and pushed around? Why was I so nice that I let others take advantage of me? Why didn't I tell anyone? Why didn't I show any signs that others were taking advantage of me? I have let the past without even knowing affect my relationships that I have had all through my life. It has always bothered me why I never stay really close to any friends and now I realize that it's because of my walls I have put up and had up for all these many years. Here are some of my thoughts that I wrote a few days ago.

I have been hoodwinked (if you don't know what this means it's something that Roger Anthony talks about.. basically I have been blinded) to think that I cannot trust or love anyone because they will eventually take advantage of me. I know now that there are many relationships that I have missed out on because of this hoodwink. I have never opened myself up to be loved by others because I did not love myself.

Well I am sorry if this ends up being a roller coaster but that is my life right now. That is how it will be until I learn what I need to from this trial.

7 comments:

Michelle said...

Dana, I had no idea that you were struggling so much. I would love to help you somehow, just let me know. Maybe Kaden could come play with Joe sometime if that would help. We're usually just home trying to figure out what to do with ourselves. You might want to consider, if you havn't aready, to go talk to the Bishop. He could help you find a good therapist...maybe it would help. I have known people close to me that have done that. I'm so sorry that you are struggleing, let me know if I can do anything at all.

Erin said...

Just wanted you to know I love you!

Elise said...

Dana, stop apologizing. You do not owe anyone an apology. (Although I understand that is just how you are. I do the same exact thing. Scott is constantly telling me to STOP apologizing) :) I am so sorry that you are going through this. Just know that no matter what, you are loved. You are one of my greatest memories from school and I can't tell you how great of a friend you were and are. I love you and I hope you feel better about yourself soon. Because you are an amazing AMAZING person, friend, mom, wife, sister, daughter and everything else. Honestly.

alias: Ender Wiggin said...

Dana you are just so amazing and I am so sorry you are going through this. I am here for you anytime.

Ambria said...

Sounds like we may need to go to lunch soon... :)

We hear this all the time but it's true... Trials make you stronger. If you face them head on instead of ignoring the problem or running away from it, you will be THAT much stronger and a better person for it. It's ok to say "This sucks." when we go through hard times, just as long as you remember that it's not going to last forever and you will reap benefits from it. Keep your head up. It'll get better. :)

Lyndsay Budge said...

Dana, I'm so sorry for whatever happened to you when you were younger, and I'm sorry you're having such a hard time with it still. If I had any words of wisdom, I would give them. May I give a suggestion, though? Read "All Things Work Together For Good". It was given in this most recent Conference. Hope it helps!

Carrick Family said...

It's good to write your feelings, to get perspective on your life and how you are feeling. I wish I could be there for you to help you and give you a great big hug when you need it. I'm so proud of you for dealing with this and working at healing. It is a life long process, not a destination achieved in time. I could never understand how you feel, and there is only one who can. Dana, I'm so glad that you are my friend. I will always be here for you in whatever way that I can. If you need to talk, or if there is some advice that I could give just let me know. You are doing such a great job, just keep going. We can play Halo soon and you can just pretend that all the things you are shooting and blowing up are those feelings you don't understand, or those actions that you hate so much. I love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!