Goodbye for now
By Gabs
@gabs8513 (48686)
United Kingdom
August 10, 2008 4:48am CST
She sits and thinks
She thinks a lot
Her Life, the People around her, her past is here again
She tries to deal with it, she will, she always does
She scares her Friends away being like this
She feels alone in the World and she says
Goodbye for now
She has her little Companion
True Loyal Loving and always there
The Tears fall from her eyes
No one knows and no one can see
She is sad, so sad, she says
Goodbye for now
She cuts the World of around her
She pretends to the ones she loves she is alright
She laughs with them
She cries with them
She loves them
But inside she says
Goodbye for now
She has a wonderful Man in her Life who loves her
Who respects her
Who picks her up when she is down
This time he can’t he is at a loss
But he does not give up on her
She loves him so much, she does not want to hurt him
So she says
Goodbye for now
She will come back
She will fight and come out
She will always love her Man more then anything
He is her everything, her world
Her Children she loves so much, precious, loving, the best
Her Friends mean so much to her, she loves each and everyone of them
But she says
Goodbye for now, till she returns from the Person she is now
Back to the Person, she is
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21 responses
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
10 Aug 08
gabs-this is truly beautiful..but I have to admit you're scaring me here as this sounds too damn sad. I can understand though where you are coming from. I often put on a "brave" front...people seem to think I'm so strong...as one friend of mine has said "You're a very strong person, you just have to have more faith in yourself" And that's the crux of the matter...Yes, I inwardly know I'm strong and that I've had a lot of triumphs in my life even in adversity, but I sometimes or should I say often feel very vulnerable, weak, not at all strong. I don't often let on to many how often I have a lot of physical pain, more than even I want to admit to myself and feel frustrated. I have often posted very positive, uplifting discussions here that are on line with the law of attraction concept, positive thinking concepts, and yes, oh yes I DO believe in them...but I still have my doubts...my fears..wondering if the future I yearn for will come to pass as I've dreamed. Hugs to you my friend and I really love you
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@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
10 Aug 08
I hope this is not a description of how YOU feel. If so you really need help it sounds as if you are not just in a "blue funk" but are severely depressed. GET HELP!
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
10 Aug 08
Heather Hi
This is not the first time she is like this and she will come out of it in time, it takes a while but she will surface again. I promise you that so do not worry please. No one can help when she is like this they have tried only she can do that and she will
Hugs
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@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
10 Aug 08
Addressing yourself(?) as she scares me as well. I immediately prayed for help for YOU not an unknown and impersonal "she".
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@nannacroc (4049)
•
10 Aug 08
Take care Gabs. I live with a person like this and getting back can be hard. Absorb the love around you and do the things you feel are right. You've dealt with so many things and are strong enough to come through again with the help of those who love you.
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
10 Aug 08
Thank you Nannacroc I know I will get through it and I hope that this will be the last time I get like this and just bury it all again and it must be hard for you to see your love one suffer like that but I can honestly say, when this starts we can not control it and stop it
Thank you and a big Hug
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@heavenschild (4777)
• Canada
10 Aug 08
Oh Gabs!!!!
Please I do hope you are O.K!!!!
I am so very concerned about you and to me this does not sound good!!!
My phone is fixed now if you want to call me and hopefully I'll be home but not this week-end it is very busy!!!
Love you very much and please hang in there!
Get help if you need it!
HUGS
~Heavens~
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
10 Aug 08
Heaven Sweetheart she will hang in there I promise you that
She has got through it once on her own and now she has her Man who is keeping her above and making her see that none of it was her fault, if it was not for him she would be 10 times worse
I will call you this week if you are not there that is ok I will always try again
Do not worry Sweetie, it passes just like it arrives
Love you Dear Friend
Big Hugs to you
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@heavenschild (4777)
• Canada
11 Aug 08
Thanks Gabs and I see now that it is because of your book....
So sorry that you are having to go through all you are going through!!!
Today was my Anniversary (Six years married) and so we were out all day and tomorrow I work...Tuesday my parents are coming for the day and then Wednesday will likely be laundry day and my boy has an appointment in the afternoon and then Thursday and Friday I work...Another busy week I am afraid! Please E-Mail...I ll write you back...I think that may be easier! I hope things are getting a little brighter for you now!
Love and hugs
~Heavens~
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@sudiptacallingu (10879)
• India
11 Aug 08
Gabs
I respect you too much to respect your need for solitude. Last time something like this happened, I went screaming and wanting you back….however, this time I feel its too deep, too personal, too emotional and you want to be just with yourself for sometime. Whatever it is my friend, we are always here waiting for you.
(And if this isn’t about you, heaven save you from my wrath…)
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
11 Aug 08
Sweetie thank you
I will come out of it believe me, it is to do with the writing the Book but I am on the last Chapter now and then it is done and I will not waste 2 years Work I will finish it
Thank you Sweet for understanding
I love you big Hugs to you
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@sudiptacallingu (10879)
• India
11 Aug 08
OH well, OK
BTW Gabs, what exactly does responder no. 21 (on top of this page) mean exactly?
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@1grnthmb (2055)
• United States
10 Aug 08
Oh Gaby,
This is so sad that a person so full of life and love can be so down. You are a spark of light in my day and I love you so much. I hope you cheer up and I know that Gissi is there for you. You are loved more then you can imagine and I am sure that most of your true friends will stand by your side.
I also want to tell you that what you have written her has a beautiful side to it. It sounds like it could be a ballad and a wonderful but sad song.
Mark and Lori
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@someonesmom (5761)
• Canada
10 Aug 08
I am certainly very sad to find this here today, gabs. I had no idea that you're feeling this way right now, and I'm at a loss as to how to help you. Please make sure that you stay connected to your man, and your family and friends, no matter what. I know that Gissi loves you as much as is possible, for a little guy like him. You have so many genuine, caring friends here, including me, and you are one of the strongest, most helpful, compassionate people on here. I know this will never change. If you must take a little break, to get back to your old self, I do understand, and you will be sorely missed. I'm sending you my love and prayers, as well as a big hug to you.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
10 Aug 08
Mom do not worry I know I can beat this and I also know what has set it of
The Book is nearly finished now so I know I can bury it all for good
This is one of the reasons I stayed away from it for a while, but I have to finish it now or all the work was for nothing
So please I know I am surrounded by Love from all my Friends as well as my Sweetheart and Children and of course little Gissi
Please that does not mean that you stop keeping me up to date, I might be like this at the moment but I am still here for my Friends and you need me at the moment to talk, so don't you dare not
I love you my wonderful Friend and I am sending you a big Hug here
Do not worry about me I just want you to be safe and ok
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@someonesmom (5761)
• Canada
10 Aug 08
I know you can beat this too, but that doesn't stop me from being concerned. I had no idea you were writing a book, at least I can't recall you telling me about it. If you did, please forgive me, as my memory isn't all it should be these days, for a number of reasons. I was afraid when I saw this discussion, that some of what I've shared with you, was the cause for this. I'm very thankful it's not, as I'd never forgive myself. Don't worry, I'll keep 'talking' with you, as long as you're okay with it. I really do appreciate your friendship and support. Please take care of yourself.
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@someonesmom (5761)
• Canada
10 Aug 08
By the way, I've just sent you an e-mail awhile ago.
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@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
11 Aug 08
Parts of your poem makes me think my mum might be feeling like this. I'm not sure how to feel by reading it but it seems really depressing. How do you reach out to someone who feels like this?
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
11 Aug 08
Be there for her, try to get her to talk which will be hard, be patient, give her love, let her know she is loved, tell her that you are always there for her, try and get her to do things, so she does not sit around thinking, but the biggest Tell her you love her and make her feel loved
But Maddy if she gets worse please get her to a Doctor
Love and Hugs to you shout if you need me
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@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
11 Aug 08
Thanks Gabs, I'm sorry if I sounded insensitive as I had not realised 'she' was 'you' feeling this way. I know what I have to do for my mum and know that I am here for you too - you're in my thoughts Gabs. Hugs my friend. xx
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@theprogamer (10534)
• United States
17 Aug 08
I don't know what happened Gabs, but I hope you get through it all. Take whatever time you need and deal with what you have to. It's good you've started to deal with this in your own ways. Don't forget though, you've still got support on here enough though you feel the need to part for now. Wishing you and Gissi the best.
~Pro.
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@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
11 Aug 08
Oh sweet Gabs, I would give my eyeteeth to hold you and comfort you and brush the pain from your heart.
Time and distance make that impossible.
But know, understand, believe - that you are in my heart, my thoughts, my prayers
And I will be waiting for the she that is to return....................
Love you.
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@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
11 Aug 08
I know she will Gabs. And I'm here for 'both' of you. You know that luv. Hugs.
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
6 Dec 09
hi gabs this is a year later and I hope a lot of things are
better for you now. You have Gissi, and lots of friends here
and a man you love I hope. You made a very elegant and eloquent
poem but a heartbreaking one too as I cou ld feel your pain. I am sitting here tonight with my left arm killing me, and am not sure why unless my arthritis has decided to take up habitat in my bionic shoulder with its metal and plastic shoulder joint. I have been taking ibuprofen and its moderated it quite a bit but it still hurts. But thats just physical pain it can be stopped for sure. well just hope you are a lot happier now. hugs to you and Gissi too.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
8 Dec 09
Hi there Hatley yes I certainly am happier now when I wrote that one I was going through a lot of things in my mind so much it just made me write but I will say, even though I have this Illness and I am disabled I could not be any happier
It took me 40 years to find someone that loves me for me cares for me, respects me and is always there for me but I found him in the end
I hope your Shoulder is better Sweetie
Much Love to you
@dana234 (2114)
• Spain
10 Aug 08
Dearest gabs,
Sorry to hear you're feeling this way. "She" is giving you a lot of trouble, but the good thing is that you're getting on with your book. As you commented here, if you don't keep going, all the work would have been for nothing.
Once it's finished you will feel so proud of yourself, with good reason.
And "She" might turn up a little less on your doorstep.
I'm glad you're with someone who stands by your side, no matter what. He might not be able to solve your problems, but you know you can count on him. That's so very important.
And you've good a lot of friends here including me.
Whenever you need to talk, contact me. Anytime, REALLY.
XXX Dana
@winterose (39887)
• Canada
12 Aug 08
gabs that is so bitter sweet, it is about you, I hope you do come back and come back stronger than ever before.
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@brendalee (6082)
• United States
11 Aug 08
One of my favorite sayings is.... When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. Your friends will be more than willing to help you hold on if you need us. I have a feeling you will come out of this a much stronger person. I love ya Gabs. Big hugs coming your way.
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@bonbon664 (3466)
• Canada
11 Aug 08
That's beautiful, and also very sad. I hope you really do fight, and come out, because I'm really worried about how you're feeling. I understand it though, when people ask how you're feeling, and you just say "fine" because you don't want to burden them with the truth that you're actually very sad and worried on the inside. I find that my "little companion true loyal" is always there to listen, and will never judge you, and they don't mind having a few tears on their fur either. I wish you all the best, and hope you're not feeling this way for too long.
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@sweetsherry28 (1)
• United States
11 Aug 08
Gabs,
It sounds to me that you have so much to be happy about in your life..I think depression might have something to do with how you feel, I know this since I suffered with a pretty bad case starting in 2006, I won't go into details of how I endeed up that way, but I will say my life as I known it at that time ended and almost destroyed me...Some people don't realize that they have so much to be grateful for, and you sound like you are not alone even if you can not realize this. My past believe me when I say is something I would never want to relive and certain things that have happened to cause my depression still to this day appear almost daily in my thoughts..
I can say that the one thing that kept me from not giving in to dark thoughts were my children and how it would affect them..I am still struggling to find happiness and what I see in your poem is someone who is aware of the good people in her life and has to find a way to deal with whatever is causing the pain..It is not easy but I think everyday about how much I want to be free of my past and finding peace and happiness and enjoy life..I will say one more thing..right now my sister is at the hospital watching her husband of 25 years dying of cancer..he will be gone at any moment...you think you are alone..That is being alone..I think of this now when I think I have it so bad...
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
11 Aug 08
I am sorry about your Sister and also your response
Yes I have a lot now to be happy about but the past has caught up again as it does at times as I am writing a Book about my Life once this is done I can bury it and I know I will be ok and hopefully this is the last time I will ever feel like this
My thoughts are with your Sister and of course with you
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@lizardlucas (46)
• United States
11 Aug 08
Godbye for now ?
Try listening to P.O.D, there is a song called "Goodbye for now" =)