Recent content by MellieV

I am so glad to hear that you were moved in some way by my story, KingAdRock (love that screen name btw ;). I related to others on here along the way too, and it helped to keep propelling me forward. It's funny -in a good way- how you find something that resonates for whatever reason. I still...

Any little bit is a small victory as far as I'm concerned, Brendan. Keep pushing forward, I know you will find your breakthrough.

Thanks you so much, I'm glad to continue knowing my story is relatable to others who have walked this path to healing!

Thanks, Gigi!

Thank you, Ellen, I hope so.

Thanks, Brendan. I was actually wondering how you were. I hope you're making progress too!

I've been away from the boards and website for quite a while now, since shortly after completing the SEP. I started the program January 24 of this year (2016), and completed it in roughly 60 days. At that time I never thought I would ever be able to write my success story on these same forums...

Sometimes I would journal and then connect the dots later, or my ah-ha moment would come later, after I thought about something I wrote. You say you get a faint echo of emotions when you journal? I wonder if maybe you are not journaling 100% honestly. In the beginning I think I was guilty of...

I do the same thing. I am starting to overcome it by accepting the way I am, and truly being OK with it. I started to look at my goodist and dependency traits from a different perspective. I told myself that being this way doesn't have to be a bad thing. I just have to consciously separate...

Thanks, Gigi! I just ordered Steve O's book. I think I'm going to keep journaling too, but I am going to start positive only journaling. I'll go back to journaling about stressors, personality and such, only when I need to. During the SEP I've filled almost 2 copybooks! I was also thinking...

Well, I can't believe it. Here I am finishing up Day 42. This is the first thing that I have finished in a long time. Just making through the program without quitting is a great personal victory for me. I'm actually a little sad that I'm done! I was lucky enough to jump in the live chat on here...

That cartoon is so funny, and I agree, so true. It would be really hard for me to totally delete my FB. I have such a huge family and we are scattered on both coasts of the US. Plus, I have a niece and nephew overseas in the military. It's good to keep up with everyone in that way. I did do a...

Thank you, ashoo! I read all of your posts, as well. My journey is far from over, but my progress to this point is undeniable. I give 100% credit of that to this program. You all are not getting rid of me after I complete the SEP. LOL!!