It matters

Thank you to the responses to yesterdays post, I appreciate it.  Guess I am asking questions noone has answers to.  That is why I keep asking them! 

I am working on mindfulness very hard and making DBT and CBT part of my life not just a tool to use when needed.  Part of me just does not want to let go of the old dynamic me I guess.  Work and volunteering became my escape, then my

trigger.  So now volunteer 5 hours a week transporting animals to new homes and that is it.  Barely can keep up with that.

Hard to except.

I am very thankful I found Healing Well!

Getting by, thanks,  expecting too much from myself is something I am working on.  I obviously have not accepted my diag.'s as life long yet subconciously. I get trying to overcome and do what I use to.

Today I worked in the yard for 1 hour and had to rest for 2. However I am focusing on the positive that I was outside being productive and accomplished a task!

Yes, volunteering with the animals is rewarding. Dogs have always been a source of comfort for me.  Husband is allergic to cats so I can not have them. We have 3 rescue dogs.  If I did not have the 3 dogs to care for, somedays I would not get out of bed. So they are a blessing!

Wow, how lucky you both are. I want a dog, but my wife is concerned I won't be able to care for it. I guess she is right, I have a very bad back. I use a cane to get around and with my Fibro and CP I doubt I could provide for the dog. It's a shame though, cuz I know it would be a great source of comfort. I'm alone most days and sure could use the companionship.

Charles

NW you could try fostering an adult dog from a rescue group.  They usually have various breeds, mixes and sizes available at all times.  For you I would go for 40lbs or less 2yrs or older, be sure it is house trained.  NO hearding or hound bread mixes.  You would want a lap dog type.

My unsolicited advice comes from the fact I volunteer at www.southjerseyrescue.com

Good Luck!