Ruthie1974 34 Posted May 21, 2013 My mother managed to really, really hurt me today. She went off and told people about my surgery and how she felt about it. (Not positive mind you). I was so hurt and embarrassed...quite humiliated. So what did I do? I went home and attempted to over eat. Stuffing my feelings about her betrayal just like all the hundreds of times I have felt as though she has thrown me under the bus for the sake of juicy gossip. But (here's the good part) I stopped. I picked up the phone and very nicely but firmly told her that she hurt me, made me feel humiliated and embarrassed. I asked her to please never discuss my issues with anyone else and if I wanted to disclose information that it would be up to me to do so. She apologized (tears and all...this is a way for her to keep me from speaking my truth) and I accepted. And I thanked her for listening and accepted her apology. And then I felt better. I didn't need to eat anymore because I dealt with her in a constructive, positive way. And that is for me, a victory! 6 Chinadawn, FeeIsMe2, debbie0406 and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gaye jarvis 751 Posted May 21, 2013 Way to go girl! The sleeve is such a great tool to keep us from making bad choices like we did before surgery. Keep up the good work and keep making those good decisions! Sent from Gaye's iPad Mini using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bethxxx 304 Posted May 21, 2013 Wow way to go what a huge step!!! Well done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mommyradd 115 Posted May 21, 2013 Nice recovery. Good for you for having the strength to stand up to your mom. That can be difficult:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites