Have you noticed that some of the people in your life have reacted negatively to your sudden limitations? (No big surprise here) I found my self stretched beyond my ability to cope over the last few years. Early this year, I had to take a step WAY BACK and start saying no; to Little League, PTA, my husband's family, my Ex, the kid & SCA friends wanting volunteers or sewing help. I was surprised to find that some people really where not very open to my need to say no. I've faced a certain amount of hostility, actually. I may have even lost a friend over it. It does help identify the takers in you life, I’ll say that. My favorite new expression is: “You are a sentient being with opposable thumbs, you can handle this with out me to do it for you!”
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Date: 2007-12-28 11:43 pm (UTC)(No big surprise here) I found my self stretched beyond my ability to cope over the last few years. Early this year, I had to take a step WAY BACK and start saying no; to Little League, PTA, my husband's family, my Ex, the kid & SCA friends wanting volunteers or sewing help.
I was surprised to find that some people really where not very open to my need to say no. I've faced a certain amount of hostility, actually. I may have even lost a friend over it. It does help identify the takers in you life, I’ll say that.
My favorite new expression is: “You are a sentient being with opposable thumbs, you can handle this with out me to do it for you!”