Comments on: Lesson of Confession–"I'm Drowning. Help."

By: Getting Down & Getting Back Up Again | Sara Litchfield

Getting Down & Getting Back Up Again | Sara Litchfield — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 10:12:12 +0000

[…] it as some poetic quotes of endurance and encouragement, but there it is. I just finished reading Kristen Lamb’s latest post and it’s reduced me to tears because it perfectly illustrates what I was going to write […]

By: Overwhelmed? 7 Ways to Stop Coping and Start Dealing | The Daring Pursuit

Overwhelmed? 7 Ways to Stop Coping and Start Dealing | The Daring Pursuit — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 03:04:45 +0000

[…] wasn’t until reading “Lesson of Confession– I’m Drowning. Help,” by Kristen Lamb that I really began to put two and two […]

By: Lara McGilll

Lara McGilll — Sun, 01 Dec 2013 12:15:39 +0000

In reply to Julie Glover.

Julie, that’s an important observation – a lot of us don’t know how to grieve. I don’t. And I had an unexpected loss in October. I’ve been in a tailspin ever since, which now includes health and financial issues.

But how to grieve? No clue.

By: Sherrey Meyer

Sherrey Meyer — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 20:12:45 +0000

Kristen, I’ve been like you — always pigeon holing my emotions so as not to upset my mom who was a frantic worrier. I was in my mid 40s before I was able to say honestly the words “overwhelmed,” “drowning,” and even “depressed.” Once I did, it was as if the world had been lifted from Atlas’s shoulders and mine! Your post wasn’t at all depressing — it was honest. And sometimes that’s just what we need to write. Thanks for being upfront and honest.

By: Harmony Cocktails by Kelly Haslam

Harmony Cocktails by Kelly Haslam — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 15:12:00 +0000

I love a good cry and this most honest and authentic post! We all need to FEEL our way through these times to truly be better 🙂

By: Denise Metzger

Denise Metzger — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 01:37:06 +0000

my parents don’t like me and have stopped talking to me dozens of times in my life. this last time is 16 yrs. i grieve continuously but i heal thru the love of my children and some great friends.. thank you for being part of my healing!

By: Denise Metzger

Denise Metzger — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 01:11:02 +0000

we totally rock people! TOTALLY ROCK1

By: Grace Tallar

Grace Tallar — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 19:11:36 +0000

Kristen, I am sorry for your loss. You are right that we have to name emotion and allow ourselves to feel. Problem is that on average people name 20 emotions and we have 84,000 shades of them. it is important to understand which emotion and what degree is triggering our feelings. You are very brave and inspirational person..

By: Raani York

Raani York — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 09:13:55 +0000

I’m sorry to hear what you’ve been going through Kristen! And I do recognize a lot of myself within your words, your emotions – and your drowning, yes.
Even though I do have to admit: Sometimes I’m nearly “too strong”… so strong in fact, that I permit everyone else to grieve and lean on me, that I forget I do have a sad heart as well… and all of a sudden I feel so sorry for myself I push everything and everyone away from me to take my time and dive into self pity. HAHA…
It happened worst when I lost my Dad. It seemed everyone leaned on me as I was a rock… and at the end I had a complete breakdown.
But I always will remember my Dad… whenever I was depressed, drowning and heartbroken… he had his own way of “kicking” my butt to get my brains and guts together… It made me smile, move – and it still has the same effect on my – his memory, after more than 16 years.
My sympathy for your loss Kristen!! My thoughts are with you and I send you hugs.

By: moxeyns

moxeyns — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:36:41 +0000

What a powerful post – thank you for sharing it. My condolences on your loss.