Dear Benzo Family,
I am having to postpone the group, Healing With Love, due to some family issues I must take care of. I am hopeful to have the group up and running later this summer or this fall. I will keep you posted.
I tell everyone I work with to text me or email me if they have a question or need a bit of encouragement. I always do my best to respond to everyone very quickly. However, the sheer volume of incoming messages around the clock is keeping me from my family obligations and keeping me from having downtime to recharge so that I don’t burn out. Please, from now on, text or email me Monday through Thursday, 9-5. I will do my best to answer you that same day. For those of you who follow me on Facebook, please don’t use Messanger to connect with me to ask a benzo question. Please email or text me Monday-Thursday, 9-5. When I am on Facebook I am usually connecting with my close family and would like to be able to enjoy my time with them. (If you need assistance right away you can reach out to a benzo buddy, or post on BenzoBuddies.org. If you are having a medical emergency, always call 911. Make an appointment with your doctor if you are worried about your health and want to rule out any other causes of your symptoms.)
I understand how long and hard the road to recovery is. I trudged it wearily for quite some time. I know that we need someone to walk with us, someone who has been there and understands our suffering. I want very much to walk with each and every one of you, and I’ll do my best to do that. But I do have to put some boundaries in place for now. Thank you for understanding.
I love you all. You have touched my life so deeply. I want so much to celebrate with you when you cross the finish line of recovery. And you will. In time. Life is truly sweet when benzo withdrawal is in our rearview mirror.
With much love and respect,
Jennifer
Brilliant jen.. boundaries. Praying for you. Much love and big blessing from Birmingham uk
First and foremost, Jenn, take good care of yourself..stress is a big issue for those of us recovered from Benzos or actively recovering….setbacks are miserable…. be kind to yourself….
Thank you. It’s one of the reasons I need better boundaries. I know I’ve got to slow down. The overachiever in me is wanting to roar on ahead. But I know better now. With two small grandchildren and aging parents, I need To pace myself to be healthy and able to help them. But I’m still here for everyone. I’m not going anywhere.
Thank you. And blessings to you as well.
Jennifer, thank you and bless you for what you need to do to take care of yourself. I understand how you feel!
Thank you. When people started complaining that I’m always answering texts from people in withdrawal and I’m not present with them I had to reevaluate my work load. Doing my best to be a better role model for balance.
Good for you to set boundaries. You need to take care of you first and sometimes that means not being 100% available all the time. Those of us in benzo withdrawal can be a needy and draining crowd. You know we don’t mean it. Needing reassurance is part of the “fun”. However, you need to have you life, spend time with your family and get a break from all of this. Healthy boundaries leads to a healthier life. You need that. You deserve it after all you’ve been through. Gentle hugs. I know this was a tough decision, but it was the right one.
So grateful for you. I feel like I’m making some good progress after 5 months out, and a year long taper before that. You are indeed an inspiration, and I’m at a point where boundaries and not overdoing is completely necessary! Acceptance is my lesson in the last month or so, it is making the journey easier…Holy Toledo, I don’t even know where you find any time to tend and enjoy your beautiful garden.
Tons of love from Toledo, OHIO!
thank you