How are you, really?
I'm learning to honestly answer the question "How are you?" Even if people really do not want to know the truth, I am attempting to not always (and quickly) respond with an "I'm fine". Because I'm not fine, not yet. I'm better. I'm tired. I still spend most of my time in a surreal zone of processing all that has happened. I don't think any of those fall into the category of "I'm fine". At least, not yet.
posted by Christina at 9:18 AM
4 Comments:
Thats because you had several "near death" experiences. Give youself time..........
You still dont look yourself either, which makes me wonder why people ask how you are.
That darn prednisone did a trick on you this time. Its taking so long to get it out of your system.
mom
I think it'll take a while, dear Christina. I agree with your mom completely!
Hey Christina,
Just wanted to say I think it's a good thing you posted this. Sometimes you just get in to ruts and you figure that everyone else is the same old same old, you know?
Feigning pleasantries is exhausting... I hope you know that you can always be upfront with me. You can say, "Life sucks" right now, and I won't gasp in horror. :) I've wanted to respond similarly when people keep "jokingly" pestering me, saying "When's THAT BABY gonna come out?" Ah!!!! Lord have mercy on me.
I'll be seeing you lots this week at church, I'm sure! Take care, my friend.
I think we owe it to ourselves to be honest about how we are.Of course there is that part in me that likes to see people responses to honest answers. Press on and may this cup pass.
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