Another week over

Well, another week of classes ended at Briercrest. I would have to say that this was the most hardest week ever - the class was called Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy - which means that it focuses more on emotions than the content of what is going on in the relationship. It was emotionally hard as it brought up so much stuff from my life - longings for relationship and also the way that I relate to others. The class has helped me realize that I need to reach out and take a risk and ask for emotional needs to be met. Which means that if I need a hug, I need to ask for it and not wait. No one else can read my mind!

Another thing that happened this week was that I actually stayed in the college dormitory! I was so scared of doing that. Usually I stay at this wonderful B & B where I can retreat and hide. This time because of finances I had to stay in the dorm. So I was very leery of that! But I decided on the bus trip down there that I would take risks. When I got there the dorm was amazing! I wish we had dorms like that at WPBC or CPC! Anyway, more importantly the girls were so friendly and open. They invited me to come and watch Shark Tale in a neighbors room, and surprise! I actually did it. I came over after they even left! On my own! I shocked myself. I talked to people, opened up and even initiated conversation! It is so funny - but it was a HUGE step and accomplishment for me.