After my surgery, friends, colleagues and relatives started calling me up periodically to find out how I was. That was sweet of them but I soon tire of repeating myself over and over again. Hence I started this blog expecting it to be a two way communication between any or all of the above. However, I noticed that my friends, colleagues and relatives were sweetly bashful so they kept their opinion to themselves, preferring instead to email me privately when they had any thoughts to share.
I have no regrets starting this blog. It kept my mind occupied and was a healthy distraction. There is something therapeutic about writing. My troubles appeared less colossal after they were put in writing. Seeing one's perspective in written words does change one's mindset and your despair loses its depth.
Besides, if someone else were to stumble upon my blog entries and found them useful, then I would have done a greater good. It is in the sharing that we learn to deal with our pain.
It may just be a sense of awkwardness that stops one from posting comments here. As I stumble upon your blog (and your situation) only these couple of days, I "felt" your written words - keep it up if it provides you a therapeutic outlet.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I was wondering what to write about today when I saw your comments.
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