My wingman - January 20th, 2010

[Osk]

I would like to take a moment to say a few words about Veronica.

She and I are very close; we have supported one another in this journey a great deal.  We are both at transitional stages in our journey.    For me, I am learning to focus on my own health more, by joining a gym and taking my job and my writing more seriously.   As a side effect it has likely made me a much more selfish person.   For her, I cannot say specifically, I would not speak for her, her stories are not mine to tell.   

What I can say is that her journey is heroic.  She has faced some monumental challenges in the last few months and suffered some heart breaking setbacks.   There are some moments she has experienced that are truly amazing.  I feel if more people knew what she was living, of overcoming, experiences, they would be greatly inspired.   I am privileged to know her story, her breakthroughs and to try and help her in her dark moments.   I have pressed her to share these things on the boards, more than I should have.   She feels I have ridiculed her for her writing, which I never meant to do.  I do not deny her feelings and I apologize for hurting them.

She is a gifted writer and has been a real partner in my journey, at the meetings and on the boards. 

I do not know if she and I are friends anymore.   But I wished to post these things publicly. 

When two post-op people try to support one another thresult is often scars rubbing upon scars, two drowning people trying to save one another.  Often they do more harm to one another than they do good.

[Veee1226]

I prefer to be called, "Wing-person"

And, thank you for the compliments and acknowledgements.

[Albrightlcsw]

Both of you rock.