SirMetalhead Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 I've noticed a pattern in myself, possibly my thinking, too. There are a lot of things I feel I need a guiding hand in order to accomplish and/or resolve. With guitar, I never had the patience and discipline to learn lead guitar, but I still wanted to do it. Now, though, after taking lessons for a year, I'm a proud and developing lead guitarist. With drawing, again I feel like my lack of patience and discipline is halting an otherwise faster learning curve. I will be taking art classes in June to remedy that, so I'm very excited for that. And then there's self-knowledge. I've been reading the Self-Therapy book by Jay Earley, and while it's been a great read, I feel like I'd make much better progress with a therapist. Sadly, specialists in IFS in my city are slim, not to mention I have no money to pay for a therapist myself. The only way I can think of for me to do therapy now is if I go with someone under my parents' plan. My parents' already have a unfavorable view of me going to therapy, more specifically my mother, who has shown me that she is dwelling in self-hatred and calling me desperate for seeking help. Seeing how I'm looking to defoo eventually, that's a problem for me. So I'm in a pickle, to say the least. Talking to my FDR friends has helped a lot, but I still need more. Don't get me wrong, I don't expect someone else to solve all my problems, but I do need someone to focus on me and walk me through how to find the answers I seek. I guess this thread is part question, part vent. Though, I hope I'll invite curiosity and conversation, instead of flack. Maybe even some help or suggestions? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCLugi Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Damn. Sorry to hear that your mom isn't supportive about you wanting to do something positive for yourself. It's tough to hear that a parent doesn't want the best for you. There are much smarter folks here than I but I thought I'd respond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovePrevails Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Hey, I would like to skype with you soon if possible, I have seen first hand the truth of what you are saying and the benefits of helpful relationships and mentoring my name is Antony Sammeroff you can find me on facebook, or add me on skype, userid: amashaman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirMetalhead Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 Okay, I'll add you. I can even Skype now, if it's not too late for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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