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After a little cry, vent, and some Shinedown...I'm a stronger woman lol.
I get like this...always have been. Yeah I had a sad night and who doesn't need to feel bad for a while and have a little cry? It's perfectly normal. Not trying to be snarky to those who read my vent and gave their advice with all the best intentions. Thank you to those who did! It's nice to know that there are people who care in this world. I'm one who knows that there are bad times and good times...sometimes a little cry and pity party hour is all you need...then it's time to put the big girl panties on and move on. Put the past behind you, listen to a good song to put you in the mood (mine today is "Bully" by Shinedown lol...exactly how I feel), and lift your head up cuz it'll all be ok...We are WOMEN! We went through labor, c-sections, breastfeeding, and emotions galore! We will prevail and no man...NO man is gonna make me feel bad about myself. I know I can go from one extreme to the next, but sometimes that one extreme is what it takes to get you through to the next chapter. Thanks to my best friend for helping me realize that I'm stronger than I give myself credit for... 
...and most of all to my LO (with her I can love and be loved again more than ever before and ever will and that's FOREVER).
...and most of all to my LO (with her I can love and be loved again more than ever before and ever will and that's FOREVER).
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Re: After a little cry, vent, and some Shinedown...I'm a stronger woman lol.
My personal pick-me-up choice from Shinedown is "Breaking Inside"
"I don't wanna live to waste another day underneath the shadow of mistakes I've made. Cause I feel like I'm breaking inside"
Another good choice? Apocalyptica - "I Don't Care" Of course, you can't go wrong with Ceelo Green F**K You, either...unedited, of course. If you're coming out of a BAD relationship, Kelly Clarkson, "Since You've Been Gone" is a great empowering song, as is Daughtry, "I Got Over You" (even if you haven't yet)
Remember, you will have good days and bad days, and it's ok to feel like you had a complete reset back to square one. On those days, don't fight what you're feeling. Accept it's a bad day, take it one minute or even one second at a time if you have to, and look to tomorrow. Don't get upset with yourself if you don't get over it. Somethings, you never get over. We aren't meant to. It's how we grow stronger. When your heart breaks, it also opens. Only with an open heart, can you truly love. (hugs)
PS, you just had a baby. Your emotions will be all over the place. I've been there. Breast feeding DOES help with PPD. But, keep an eye on yourself. If you feel like you're sinking, give the baby to someone for a couple of hours and go see a movie or do something for yourself. I'm a bit of a geek and a tomboy, so I tend to say things like, Go buy more memory for your PC...when you might prefer to buy a new pair of shoes or get your nails done.