am i not super woman i thought so !!

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well after a nice few days i came to earth with a bump,, maybe it was the stress of going back to work ,i dont know , but someone said something last night that just set me off ,they didnt mean to but when your grieving you easily take things the wrong way, so lots of tears, 1 hrs sleep not good with busy shift to do ,but was ok but tired and then our occupational therapist ar work popped into see me ,she was part of mac team looking after julian too, she wanted to see how i was ,how embarassing the tears just wouldnt stop, but she was lovely ,we had a long chat, shes been in contact with my counsellor all along as all part of same team, and ive earnt myself a reputation apparantly as super woman !!!!! i laughed and said i dont feel it, she then continued to remind me off all ive had to contend with,not just caring ,loving and losing ju, full time work in a very stressful job , 3 amazingly well adjusted children considering , now going back to work in same stressful job and then she said id forgotten some thing me !!! and she hoped i wasnt going to take any more hours ect as feels im not ready , and her parting words were life is shit , youve done an amzazing job and please dont forget to be a bit gentler on yourself , you may pretend to be superwoman but deep down your grieving ,,,

so after half a box of tissues and some welcome hugs ,, im still feeling very sad ,,but i think shes right ,

Anonymous
  • All the 'firsts' are going to be difficult; Birthdays, Anniversaries; Christmas... they are like hurdles we have to jump in the grieving process. It is still very early days for you so don't expect to be 'Superwoman'.

    Best wishes,

    KateG

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    They are both right! I think you went back to work too soon.  Like I told you the other day it took me a year to go back to work and then for me it wasn't the right thing to do. Think of yourself now, you need taking care of and the only person who can do that is yourself. Pamper yourself, I went on a shopping spree (which I believe is quite common) not that I am advising you to do that, but just think of (Me) for a change. Take Care Love Julie XX

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Sending love and hugs to a special lady...love Carol x

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Dear jenni

    Maybe you're not superwoman in the sense you mean it, but you are a really super woman and a wonderful friend.  Maybe you have gone back to work too soon, especially if it is a stressful job.  You certainly don't need any more stress than you already have.  Only you can decide what is best.

    It's time you put yourself first instead of other people.  Take care of yourself jenni, if not for yourself for your children.  They need you more than ever now.  Be kind to yourself - you are allowed to grieve so don't feel guilty if the tears are flowing - let it all out.

    I love you jenni, even though I've never met you.  And I know ju is looking down on you and loving you too.

    Lots of loving *hugs* to you, my friend.

    Marjorie x x x x x

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Dear jenni everyone has said it all really..you are amazing and have been through far too much and you are so young too. Keep strong for your children but don`t forget to be kind to yourself aswell. Grief is terrible and it can make you ill..try to eat and get enough sleep or rest at least. I am thinking of you ((hugs))

    love scarlet xxx