Oh my word, if all of us blog friends could all just live in the same city, could you imagine how darn fun and supportive and nurturing that community would be?! Oh I can't even believe the helpful, loving, and considerate comments that you guys have given me on here and elsewhere (twitter, calls, texts, etc). My cousin, Nicole's sweet husband, Patrick, even called me tonight to tell me that my Montana family is rooting for me. Gosh do I love them.
Therapy was amazing and helpful as always. It was great to sit and talking to my therapist, who is such a lovely woman.
Mike came home before noon today. He couldn't sit in his office, he said, when he needed to show me now how much I mean to him. I had a lot of work to do still (I work from home), so it was a combination of us talking between my calls, etc. I've never seen a man cry and plead like that before. It definitely made me sad, but I stuck to my guns and maintained that words cannot fix this. If this is anything to be fixed, only actions will do the job.
So the next time I looked up, Mike was on the phone finding a therapist in our town that takes his insurance. Then he had blocked and deleted X's little sister from his facebook. (X is already blocked + deleted.) Then he blocked X's phone number, her sister's phone number, and their home phone number from calling or texting his cell phone. Then he constantly was filling my coffee cup and my water cup and making me a smoothie (do I like beverages enough?) and doing anything he could to show that he was making an effort. It's very nice, but I obviously need much, much more than just this.
Also, I spoke with my manager today about the move. She was so supportive and nurturing and understanding. Then we hung up and our President called me immediately once she shared the news with him. He was shocked and bummed that I wanted to leave my New York position, but super understanding and sang my praises, saying how much he doesn't want to lose a valuable player like me in his corporation. That was good to hear. My manager and him are supposed to speak tomorrow and brainstorm where I could fit in to the company from an LA-based position, and then I am meant to speak to them again on Thursday or Friday to catch up. They are moving fast...I really appreciate that they are taking me so seriously.
Just lots of big changes, ladies. But I can handle them all. Handling them with grace is my challenge, but I'm up for it. Here's to wishing me luck...
Therapy was amazing and helpful as always. It was great to sit and talking to my therapist, who is such a lovely woman.
Mike came home before noon today. He couldn't sit in his office, he said, when he needed to show me now how much I mean to him. I had a lot of work to do still (I work from home), so it was a combination of us talking between my calls, etc. I've never seen a man cry and plead like that before. It definitely made me sad, but I stuck to my guns and maintained that words cannot fix this. If this is anything to be fixed, only actions will do the job.
So the next time I looked up, Mike was on the phone finding a therapist in our town that takes his insurance. Then he had blocked and deleted X's little sister from his facebook. (X is already blocked + deleted.) Then he blocked X's phone number, her sister's phone number, and their home phone number from calling or texting his cell phone. Then he constantly was filling my coffee cup and my water cup and making me a smoothie (do I like beverages enough?) and doing anything he could to show that he was making an effort. It's very nice, but I obviously need much, much more than just this.
Also, I spoke with my manager today about the move. She was so supportive and nurturing and understanding. Then we hung up and our President called me immediately once she shared the news with him. He was shocked and bummed that I wanted to leave my New York position, but super understanding and sang my praises, saying how much he doesn't want to lose a valuable player like me in his corporation. That was good to hear. My manager and him are supposed to speak tomorrow and brainstorm where I could fit in to the company from an LA-based position, and then I am meant to speak to them again on Thursday or Friday to catch up. They are moving fast...I really appreciate that they are taking me so seriously.
Just lots of big changes, ladies. But I can handle them all. Handling them with grace is my challenge, but I'm up for it. Here's to wishing me luck...
4 comments:
Darling, you have already handled yourself with a great deal of grace and decorum. I'm proud of you, and proud that you are sticking with your convictions and moving forward in your best interest. It will take a lot longer and a lot more than coffee refills and blocking numbers to prove he deserves you.
Love to you always...xoxo
I know it's got to be so hard for you, but you're doing an AMAZING job. I'm glad that he finally seems to be taking things seriously...but he needed to do this a long time ago. It's a work in progress, I know, and kudos to you for sticking to your guns. P.S. isn't Pat the greatest? :) As you know I was working late last night and he told me he talked to you when I got home. Glad we can be there to support you. You're also very lucky to have such an amazing boss and job...things are on the up and up-I can feel it. Just know we're here whenever you need us :) Love you. N.
Blocked numbers hah. Been there done that, why is it that guys think that will just magically *fix* everything.
((rolls eyes))
I'm so proud of you for sticking to your guns, I know how hard it is. And I'm also so excited that you're work is so supportive of you, you're super lucky to be with a company like that. Keep us updated!!
Love you girl,keep that pretty little chin of yours up
Well done sweetie, you're doing so good!! I can't imagine how difficult this must all be for you and confusing for you. That's great about L.A *fingers crossed* it all works out
M xxxx
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