I had a meltdown

[jmc11511]

First one in a while. It was so unexpected too. We were watching Game of Thrones of all things and there was a baby that someone abandoned in the cold and then a white walker came and took the baby. The baby was crying. I just lost it. My poor husband was shocked. I really thought I was getting stronger.

[leahks77]

Oh no!! I'm so sorry. They come out of nowhere And you are getting stronger... I don't think they will ever stop? (Obviously I don't know that, but I imagine?) I just hope they get less frequent. Be easy on yourself today... ((Hugs)) and strong thoughts your way.

[fabk]

Oh no. Big hugs. They happen and just because they do, doesn't make you any less strong (that doesn't sound right, but I am leaving it).

[soultrane]

I'm sorry. Remind yourself that just because you had a rough moment doesn't mean that you aren't strong. I think there's a lot to be said for letting yourself feel how you need to feel when the grief comes bubbling to the surface, rather than trying to be strong through such difficult emotions.

It's not the exact same, but in terms of dealing with the grief, I look at this in the same way that I look at grieving a relative who has passed. I lost a close relative almost ten years ago and I still find myself sometimes unexpectedly overcome with emotion when I think of her. It usually hits me at the most random of times when I'm not expecting it. It doesn't mean that we aren't strong women, it just means that we're human, which is really, really hard sometimes. The grief never goes away fully, but we learn how to live with it and maybe even accept it at some point.

Please be gentle with yourself and know that whatever you're feeling is ok.

[eaglewife]

They just happen. I had a sob fest over a random TV thing that I can't even remember what it was. I don't watch GOT but that sounds really upsetting, just reading it jmc11511.

[jmc11511]

Apr 22, 2015 10:08:55 GMT -5 eaglewife said:

They just happen. I had a sob fest over a random TV thing that I can't even remember what it was. I don't watch GOT but that sounds really upsetting, just reading it jmc11511.

I watch a bunch of shows with pregnant people and am sad but not full on meltdown sad. This just really struck a nerve.

[PiradicalMaid]

I remember that part and I think it was disturbing and upsetting for anyone. I'm so sorry you had a meltdown. It's extra upsetting to feel out of control. (((Hugs))) This is such a normal part of the grieving process, but knowing that doesn't always make it easier. Please be kind to yourself.