Posted by Dinah on August 9, 2004, at 13:06:45
In reply to Re: Scared to go on vacation, posted by partlycloudy on August 9, 2004, at 11:45:38
Hmmmm... That is a complex history and I perfectly understand how you would be feeling a lot of conflicting and ambiguous feelings. It's good that you were careful in planning the trip so as to minimize triggers.
It sounds as if you've put a lot of work into making the trip as pleasant as possible. Your husband is aware of your history. Remember your breathing techniques. And as someone else said, none of this was your fault, although I can see how it might bring up bad memories.
Good luck, PC. I think you have a lot of strength that you'll be able to rely on, and your wonderful husband. And the knowledge that this *is* part of your heritage. I know I really enjoyed that part of the trip. Visiting some of the places my family had lived and feeling that connection to the past.
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