Hi Carlyn
You stated:
I think primarily I need other people to connect with who understand, who are safe emotionally and psychologically, who don't mind if I'm independent and it's ok for me to be myself while needing support.
I think that you have done a good thing by reaching out to people on Virtual Hospice. The anonymity of Virtual Hospice is wonderful because you don’t have to hold back anything. No one knows who you are and your deepest thoughts are held as a sacred trust by all of who post comments here.
You can be yourself and no one judges you. The truly compassionate people that you find on Virtual Hospice are people who are able to accept the other person unreservedly.
Writing out your thoughts and feelings can be healing and cathartic if you know that you have compassionate people who “hear” what you are saying.
Getting responses from a variety of people is important. You can pick and choose what resonates with you.
There are very qualified people in your community that can provide professional care for you. There are also expert professionals that you can access through Virtual Hospice as well – ask Katherine for help with this.
It is not the role of “ordinary” people at Virtual Hospice to provide answers, but sometimes just having someone to listen to you is helpful and comforting.
Keep us updated with your health and your concerns.
- eKim