This picture illustrates how I am feeling of late. I am still His lamb, but in a pen, waiting for a wider pasture. I know that I am loved and that nourishment is coming. But all is not well.
I have loved ones who talk with me from outside the wire, but I am longing to have a friend who can fellowship with me from the inside. Is it you? Do you understand what I am going through? Will you visit with me?
Let's discuss how to be friends from both sides of this barrier of mental dis-ease, shall we? I would sure appreciate it.
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I agree that having friends on the inside makes a big difference. While friends on the outside can be a big support it really helps to feel understood. Someday you might be that person for someone else.
Thank you for being a friend on the inside, Naomi, as much as possible. Our conversations mean so much to me.
I've been thinking so much about you. You are in my prayers.
You know I am always available to talk and to have an open mind and heart. We have not been through the same things, but I feel like I am available to understand. I love you mom.
Thank you, Heather, for remembering me and for praying for me.
And Emily, I know you have tried hard to understand. I really appreciate it. I love you, too.
Well... I may not have a diagnosed mental illness, but I have had a lot of stress and crap happen to me in my life so I do know what it's like to be on that inside of the cage.
bad things happen to good people. and I know that you're someone who will pull through this with grace and strength in the end... in the meantime, I enjoy visiting with you on whatever side of the cage you feel comfortable.
Thank you, No Surf. I consider you a true friend, even if we have never met in person. Your words are very heartening to me.
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