Comments on: I Have Returned

By: Laurel

Laurel — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:07:39 +0000

Barbara, my blog-reading comes and goes depending on how busy I am, and so I just read this. I’m sorry to hear you have been struggling with all this–but gladder to know you are making progress and feeling good. Wishing you well, physically *and* emotionally, in 2010!

By: Neohippie

Neohippie — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:04:08 +0000

Glad to see you back, Barbara. I’m glad to hear you’ve found a good therapist. I definitely know how that depression thing goes. I don’t have PTSD, but I have had clinical depression my whole life that sometimes turns into a debilitating “major depressive episode” that makes it hard to function. Actually, aren’t the “textbook symptoms” and getting a diagnosis kind of comforting? Makes it feel more real and not like it’s just something you made up.

Looking forward to reading you blog some more. I see you posted some recipes from 660 Curries. I’ve also been going nuts with that book, since I got it for Xmas, but I’ve been concentrating on the dals and chicken recipes. I’ll leave paneer for later since I’ve never heard of it before and don’t know where to get it.

By: sara

sara — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:12:10 +0000

hey now. if the holidays have got you blue (as they have for me for all the years since my mom died), there’s an easy fix. don’t do them. just don’t. don’t send out cards or put up a dang tree or light candles or listen to songs you don’t really like anyway. clean your house, make some good food, and thank god (or whatever you’d like to thank) for the fortunes you’ve got. that, my bloggy lady, is what st. thorlac’s day is all about. being appreciative for family and a roof over your head, and breaking up the cold of winter with some tasty food.

good luck to you.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:15:25 +0000

You are a brave women and an inspiration to us all – as well as an amazing cook. As a child I was the victim of serious sexual abuse. I knew that it was bad and that I had deep wounds but it wasn’t until I had a nervous breakdown in my late 30′s that I got the help I needed. So, the point of this is that it often takes years for the trauma to surface to the point where we are able to deal with it and find the help and support that we need. May you continue to find the help and love that you need and deserve.
Much love and light and blessings be

By: Hilarie Burhans

Hilarie Burhans — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:38:49 +0000

Congrats on getting to the bottom of your gallbladder issues… I suffered from atypical gallbladder pain off and on for 20 years before it was finally diagnosed and my gallbladder was removed (unfortunately before laparoscopic surgery)and it was quite a relief when it was out of there!
I wish you and your family a peaceful holiday season.