Preparing to leave?

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Hi Guys,

thought it was time I dropped you all a line hehe...actually, it is more a case of needing to verbalise my many thoughts again before they take over what is left of my brain!!

The past few weeks have been a real struggle, coming to terms with ones own mortality is no mean feat.  I have been up and down emotionally and on top of that have had to watch another close friend of mine slowly go downhill. Life really can be unfair sometimes...

I know that lately I have been behaving differently towards family and friends and I have thought about it a lot and come to a conclusion, which I think makes sense, at least in my mind.

Nesting...you know, ladies,when you are pregnant, you get that urge to flit around constantly primping and preparing your nest for that all important arrival?  Its natural, its even done subconsciously without you realising.  So if we do that when we are about to welcome new life...who is to say we don't behave in a similar way when we are "preparing to leave" this life?

I have noticed that I am slowly withdrawing more and more from "the real world".  Its not something I realised I was doing until recently.  I have lots of friends who keep texting me about visiting, they phone too, I just dont get back to them.  I feel like I dont want to see anyone or speak to anyone, I dont want to upset them.  I feel like it is my responsibility to extricate myself from thier lives, in the mistaken hope that my passing will be made somewhat easier for those I love if I distance myself from them now.

As much as I find myself wanting to speak or see my friends, I just cant do it and it is making for a very lonely life.  The one thing I hate is being alone and yet I am forcing myself into the very situation I fear, whats that about?

I'm hoping that now I have realised I'm not doing myself or my friends any favours that I can somehow sort my head out and we can again enjoy each others company!

Thanks for listening guys!

Love and Peace

Indie xx

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Indie,

         I know that you want to protect your friends but they need you just as you need them. This disease makes us all feel distant from the perceived normal world and it is very easy to hide away from it. Don't be too hard on yourself it is a difficult enough journey as it is without being down on yourself. You have lots of friends on here who know what you are feeling.

    Take the best care of yoursel

    Love and hugs

    Kath x

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Indie, I think you may be right on point.  You also sound very depressed...neither, both?  Experiment.  Invite someone over you feel VERY good with.  See what happens.

    Take it as you can.  As evidenced, you know we are still here for you

    xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    hi Indie so good to see u posting .Missed u in chat .

    I hope u can cope with havin a friend round and that it does help you .

    Think of u often .

    Nanaboo xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Sarah,

    I've had the priviledge of seeing your family & friend's posts on Facebook and as much you might be ignoring them.......I don't think they will ignore you and hopefully they understand - THEY LOVE YOU LOTS.

    I am still going to send you your textual hugs (when I remember LOL) and don't ever expect you to reply.....thats not how it works is it, you dont give to receive.

    I feel for you Chick, remember its YOUR LIFE, you have to live it YOUR WAY....no rerun's or makeovers.

    Debs xxxxxxx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Aww Sarah

    I think there is a lot of truth in what you say, we all want to protect our loved ones, but they don't see it that way, they want to cherish every minute.  As Debs says they all love you and I'm sure will understand your need to do things in the best way for you.

    Sending you a hug and much love

    Carol xx