Quote - I'll get through it. I always somehow land on my feet with a lemonade glass in my hand. But, while I'm flying through the air tumbling and spinning around and screaming, sometimes it's hard to see which way is up. Like I said, somehow I always managed to land on my feet and lick off the scratches, or so I keep telling myself. I guess it's a cat thing, smack into the wall head first, and then act like... um, I meant to do this, and, uh, [whisker twitch] I'm fine [whisker twitch]!

 

Okay, this is all very serious, but that paragraph made me laugh as I tried picturing it all in my head.    And just from what I've learned about you in this thread and in some of your other postings I firmly believe you'll get through it, too.

Quote - It's embarrasing to have to cry, but afterwards... it's like taking a good crapper, you feel relieved.

 

:laugh:  Definitely cathartic.    Also, you don't have to feel embarrassed about crying.  You're a human being and it's natural and serves a purpose.  I know it's basically about what kinds of reactions you've received in the past when you've cried, but, hey, you have the right to do it. 

I'm sorry about your mom.  My grandma is like that.  When I was going through the worst hell of my life due  to the bipolar disorder she told me to just "smile more."  :rolleyes:  She just doesn't understand, but she does love me. 

I'm so glad BriBri is blending in so well.  She knows she's found her family and her home and she's obviously good for you, too.  I'm also very happy to hear that you are feeling better today.  Sometimes just sleeping and waking up to a new day can help a person feel better.  Just keep taking care of yourself.