tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post5972452266713930293..comments2024-03-28T12:12:29.813-07:00Comments on The Burrow: Congress on Your Corner, ReduxAshleigh Burroughshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05790757220725900941noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-17934625527298028652012-06-26T12:25:23.873-07:002012-06-26T12:25:23.873-07:00a/b, I can see your dilemma. You think in your hea...a/b, I can see your dilemma. You think in your head it's just a simple get together with engaged and interested people, but you know it could be a trip down PSTD lane instead. I can only imagine how hard that must be to resolve in your head. You are brave, my friend.Meg at the Members Loungehttp://designsbymeg.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-74167237765377243672012-06-25T13:43:17.891-07:002012-06-25T13:43:17.891-07:00That was exactly where I ended up, Rain.
a/bThat was exactly where I ended up, Rain. <br />a/bAshleigh Burroughshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05790757220725900941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-22175999691855751252012-06-23T16:54:28.551-07:002012-06-23T16:54:28.551-07:00I don't see that as being a coward but a woman...I don't see that as being a coward but a woman brave enough to do what is right for her life. I think anybody would understand that. Sometimes it's easier to go with the flow than to stand up and recognize what is healthiest for us as invididualsRain Trueaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994628226501093880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-4082109494515116292012-06-23T09:30:06.772-07:002012-06-23T09:30:06.772-07:00And that's the answer in a nutshell, Buttercup...And that's the answer in a nutshell, Buttercup. I cannot be the same woman I was on January 7th. That woman would have gone anyway, letting her family deal with their issues on their own. Right now, Saturday morning, I'm typing to you and sending thoughts but not my physical self to Ron.....<br /><br />Am I a coward? Perhaps. But I'm a living breathing coward and that's enough for me right now.<br />a/bAshleigh Burroughshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05790757220725900941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-63249493486374108342012-06-22T19:07:32.003-07:002012-06-22T19:07:32.003-07:00Go with your gut. My history is September 11. I...Go with your gut. My history is September 11. I've tried to outrun the demons and some of the time I do okay and others I really don't. It's taken a long time to realize I cannot be the same woman I was on September 10. My prayers are with you!Buttercuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804094230127512943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-33816697785230431032012-06-22T13:59:38.280-07:002012-06-22T13:59:38.280-07:00Adding to what others said, I'd take into acco...Adding to what others said, I'd take into account what TBG wants and feels. You know he was a victim that day also and it was a huge trauma for him. Talk it over together and do what is best for you both. That's what you owe the most to, not what others might think.Rain Trueaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994628226501093880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-11152963979601598662012-06-22T10:44:40.112-07:002012-06-22T10:44:40.112-07:00I want to go, under the "safety in numbers&qu...I want to go, under the "safety in numbers" concept, and hold a big sign with a heart somewhere on it that says "Just BREATHE, brave Congressman Barber". Being a fellow member of the PTSD club I absolutely know how f**king hard it is to revisit the scene of the trauma. It never occurred to me until I read your post that of course, this is now part of his job. As for you, dear A/B, we all believe that you are not a quitter, based on much good evidence, and no one should judge you based on whether you decide to attend this event or not. Breathe!Berta Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-46456491668963321402012-06-22T10:43:46.596-07:002012-06-22T10:43:46.596-07:00Ron is your friend and of course he would love to ...Ron is your friend and of course he would love to see you there but not at the expense of you suffering even the slightest bit. Trust your gut tomorrow morning and know that no one will fault you if you don't go. I'm still keeping you in my prayers. Hugs...Bellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08667915503988072547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-83866760969850890652012-06-22T10:19:46.006-07:002012-06-22T10:19:46.006-07:00I'm in agreement with everything Laura and Meg...I'm in agreement with everything Laura and Megan said to you - I can only add my best wishes for your peace of mind, whatever your decision. I always thought that Ron seemed to be a really nice person from what I saw of him on TV - thank you for this post confirming that!ForestGirlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-48234964484935013142012-06-22T07:28:00.756-07:002012-06-22T07:28:00.756-07:00Thanks, Laura and Megan. You're right - I nee...Thanks, Laura and Megan. You're right - I need to do what feels right in the morning and not beat myself up over that decision.... whatever it is.<br />a/bAshleigh Burroughshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05790757220725900941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-84325238220673993402012-06-22T06:57:31.874-07:002012-06-22T06:57:31.874-07:00I agree with Laura, go with what feels right; not ...I agree with Laura, go with what feels right; not what anyone expects of you. If you want to go, go. If you don't, don't. Ultimately, you have to do what's best for you. I think what would have made it seem not so much like the last one is to maybe call it something else and have it in a venue that is more closed off--say like a library or a civic hall. That way, the event is contained and the security can really scope out the area. I'm glad to hear that security will be there. I think that's a given from now on for any sort of event like this. <br /><br />I really feel for both of you (and all that were impacted that horrible day). You can decide to go or not go, but Ron can't. He has to do this for his constituents. It must be really hard on him to do this. <br /><br />You did nothing wrong that day and I hope to never hear you say that you did. He who should not be named is at fault. You were opening up a whole new experience and opportunity for CTG. The fact that some deranged person interrupted that experience is not your fault or anyone else's who was there. <br /><br />Part of your healing process is going to have to make hard decisions that aren't comfortable. But it is YOUR decision and no one else's Do what feels right is always what I adhere to in my own life. If something doesn't feel right or make you feel happy, don't do it. <br /><br />Sending big hugs your way. <br /><br /><br />Megan xxxMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02622415628314992252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-18207167842432521012012-06-22T06:26:55.560-07:002012-06-22T06:26:55.560-07:00Though I agree with TBG to some extent, in the end...Though I agree with TBG to some extent, in the end you will have to see how your gut feels that morning and whether it is telling you to go or stay home. Either way, don't let anyone make you feel bad for the decision you end up making. xoxoLauranoreply@blogger.com