I can talk to her about anything.
Before I moved back home from Utah (for the 2nd time), things were a little tense around the Blurbodoocery. I was kind of on edge and having mixed feelings about moving home. I wasn’t around the house very much the last week because I was trying to spend time with friends for the last time for who knows how long and visiting family members that I never visited while I was in Utah in the first place. On my last night there, Heather cornered me as I was about to go to bed and made me sit down on the tile outside my bedroom door.
We had to talk. You know that scene in Good Will Hunting where Robin William’s is like… “It’s not your fault?” And Matt Damon tries to push him away but eventually breaks down and cries like a little baby?
That’s what it was like. But not just for me, for both of us. Horrible runny nose crying from the bottom of your soul. I will always remember that night and remember at that moment right there that Heather is much more like the bigger sister I never had instead of a half-cousin to me. Whenever I’m having a problem I can always count on her to listen to me cry on the phone.
Today we had one of those conversations… and as of next Monday when school opens up again, I’m going to start going to counseling. I’ve been putting it off for three years now. It’s time to quit acting like there isn’t a problem and get off my ass and talk to someone.
25 responses so far ↓
Amanda // Jan 8, 2008 at 12:45 pm
You are awesome. Seriously.
Lisa // Jan 8, 2008 at 12:58 pm
It took one of those talks for me to finally see a counselor. Good luck!
allie // Jan 8, 2008 at 1:09 pm
therapy is a GREAT thing.
scary.
freeing.
GREAT.
good on you!
Kate // Jan 8, 2008 at 1:20 pm
I love counseling!
I have the most amazing counselor.
I can tell her anything.
I think you will be glad you went.
Bob // Jan 8, 2008 at 1:22 pm
Good for you for having the talk; good for you for recognizing you can use the help. You’ll soon ask yourself why you waited so fricking long.
brandy // Jan 8, 2008 at 1:25 pm
Good luck dude!
Therapy is a good thing and if you don’t like your first one find another one.
Jeanine // Jan 8, 2008 at 2:40 pm
That’s great news. I started reading your blog after I started reading dooce. Her blog ‘Because I couldn’t say it on the phone’ helped give me that push I need to see someone about getting on medication. She sang to me in that post. You’re lucky to have her as your cousin/big sis.
Pants // Jan 8, 2008 at 2:50 pm
Good for you George!. Therapy is a great thing, though it can be a little scary at times.
Tanya // Jan 8, 2008 at 4:25 pm
It is a great thing you are doing for yourself!!!
scargosun // Jan 8, 2008 at 5:11 pm
As a frequent visitor to your site and all things blurbodoocery… you both rock.
Therapy=Good
Sarah // Jan 8, 2008 at 6:42 pm
Therapy is the new black.
Liz // Jan 8, 2008 at 9:01 pm
Good for you, George. Be patient with therapy - if you don’t click with your therapist, move onto someone new and don’t be discouraged.
I tune into your blog almost every day (I love your half-cousin’s as well), and I can barely stand blogs…so that’s your tuesday evening shout-out. You seriously rule, mr. very.
jonesie // Jan 8, 2008 at 10:11 pm
hope it goes well for you george!
E // Jan 8, 2008 at 11:27 pm
Just to second (or third) what a few other people said…if you don’t click with the first therapist, find another. It was so healing for me once I found the right one, but you’ll be anti-therapy for years if you stick with a bad one because you feel obligated/don’t know any better. Good luck and good for you.
stephanie // Jan 9, 2008 at 3:30 am
dear george,
you always give me hugs on the internet when i need them. which is like, all the time. so now it is my turn to give you hugs on the internet.
that’s it really.
xo, extra o
Miss Wisabus // Jan 9, 2008 at 8:21 am
I’m proud of you.
sarah // Jan 9, 2008 at 8:27 am
dude.
TriptikGirl // Jan 9, 2008 at 8:34 am
good luck! I started going myself last year, best thing ever…
Cat // Jan 9, 2008 at 12:07 pm
I’m so glad George. If you need an older faux cousin while in DFW area, you know where I live.
Good to hear from you the other day!
Leesavee // Jan 9, 2008 at 3:18 pm
Go, George! I can tell you from personal experience that therapy is a very good thing. Good luck…
christel // Jan 9, 2008 at 3:25 pm
and you can ALWAYS call me too.
i’m here for ya baby!
lostinutah // Jan 13, 2008 at 8:53 pm
I can say from the years of wisdom I have on you (and Heather, but not Jon)…it helps. A lot. Good going George!
piglet // Jan 16, 2008 at 12:36 am
you just upped your sexy points by a trillion. good for you, it is an amazing path, that therapy is.
girlsnap // Jan 16, 2008 at 3:41 pm
Are you really back in Utah? It draws you here… and then eats you.
Doodee // Feb 3, 2008 at 5:29 pm
Thanks for sharing
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