Re: I should've posted above (WARNING - PITY PARTY)
by Jess (no login)
Yes, well, a short-term pity party is certainly in order. Sometimes it even makes you feel better for a while. You're certainly entitled.
Whenever I have a painful experience, I just try to tell myself that someday, I'll be able to help others through the same thing. If I didn't think that way, I'd feel the experience was for nothing, and I just can't deal with that. I also think about embarrassing situations and how they'll entertain my friends later. It's just a coping device I use.
So have a big pity party, wallow in it, then move on. I know you will in time. Love to you!