Emotionally charged weekend

SO...this weekend there was a 'blow-up' between me and my dad.  Usually it ends up with my hurt feelings and yelling and then going to eat some chocolate.  Well, since I am over 5 months post-op the chocolate is out of the question as the 'go to' when trying to 'stuff' my feelings.  This time, I ended up calling my dad a rude asshole and going to do some exercises to strengthen my shoulder that I sprained in which I am now doing physical therapy.  Afterward, I did tell my dad thanks for providing a moment where I felt hurt and that I could learn through his rude behavior how I do not want to be and on top of it all, that my 'go to' was not an option and I processed it differently and would continue to do that.  In any case, this is obviously still a battle with emotions and boredom but even with an emotionally charged weekend, I still did not eat to mask my feelings.  I did continue to process my thoughts and feelings with my supportive partner who was there the next day (today) and I feel better.  Also, it helps that I have continued to lose weight and doing well on plan.  Feeling better now!  Hope everyone else is staying on top of things even during hard times.  Happy Sunday!

Sorry to hear about your dad .I have an unsupportive selfish self centered father that blames all problems on me.  Just keep your chin up and know these are his demons not yours

Great job staying on plan and learning new ways to cope with negative feelings! 

I am sorry you went through this, but look at the growth you have had this weekend. This is real progress.

Laurie

Good for you.  Stay strong.

You know the program is working when things go badly, and you still do the right thing because it's the right thing to do.  Progress being made.  Well done.