Learned a little trick last night...
I will also affirm that using EAS (Employee Assistance Services) or EAP (Employee Assistance Program) is a good idea. For a lot of people (me included) when you need help, asking is the hardest thing to do. And when you are ready to ask, it's easy to get lost because you don't know where to go.
Over a year ago, I had to ask someone I didn't want to ask for help with finances, and was directed to a counselor. It did help me.
A few months ago, my marriage got really bad, I didn't know what to do, and couldn't afford to go to Marriage counseling. I got to the point where I called my EAS, they talked to me for a while which helped, and guided me to a marriage counselor who they paid for (for a limited number of sessions, but it was better than I had). I started going to counseling alone. After two sessions and going through a questionnaire, I realized that my marriage had really been over for a while, but I just hadn't realized it. Needless to say, my husband and I are now separated.
Having the support there when I needed it was invaluable. And knowing that it's there, gives me comfort.
Cathy
I can understand! My hubby and eat a horse and still look like a bean (although he thinks he'll just look like a stud LOL)
At almost 3 month out, life is good - we have gone out to eat a few times... I just have options that are easy for me like soup or salad. We have even gone to Subway a few times and I just rip off the bread and eat the good parts. I am usually left with a pile of bun and 1/4 of the insides to toss. It is amazing how our lives revolve around food. Or how they use to.
The other thing is that I get to try his stuff - good health stuff. Just a small bite or two is good enough. He is ok with that and we are both happy.
TWH Orientation - Oct 17, 2012 SW - Nov 19, 2012 Nurse - Dec 12, 2012 Group Nutrition Class - Jan 14, 2013 Psychologist Feb 12, 2013 Nutrition March 15, 2013 Surgeon - April 5th (Dr Penner) Surgery May 16th!
