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The long overdue update!

I have not been to pandy's in years but have recently been having trouble with PTSD so I am back! I want to give a brief update filled with hope and accomplishments more for myself than you just to remind me of my good points.

First, I am completely off sleeping pills to fight insomnia YAY!
Second, I have divorced (Kinda yay kinda not so much)
Third, I am seeing a supporting loving man (YAY!)
Fourth, I now see my T only 3 times a month (Big YAY! because this was both our decisions based on my progress)
Fifth, I lost 124 pounds in 2 years (Bigger YAY!)
Sixth, I completed my Masters degree (Huge YAY)
Seventh, I am comfortable in my own skin (mostly)

Now the bad parts

I need a job BOO!
I need to feel better about myself and not judge my actions so harshly
I need to find something more than a happy medium with regard to my progress toward recovery
I need to love myself more


Well thanks for listening to my update I guess the positives still outweigh the negatives so that is good.
Wishing all of you safety warm thoughts and hugs. Thanks for listening.
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