Day in the Life 7

• Sitting with K. K has been feeling probably a little isolated as well. I hate that she's feeling that way, but it was a nice feeling to know that someone else understands how I'm feeling. It was also nice to have someone to sit by who wanted to be around me.
• Validation about the "other K." I feel like no one understands the depths to which my soul was crushed by "the other K." Because no one understands, I haven't felt very validated in any of my feelings. I forgot that this K had a similar experience with tantrums, lies, and betrayal. We had a chance to talk about some of what happened to her and to me, and I did feel validation about my feelings and that I wasn't crazy—that actually "the other K" was crazy and someone else understands exactly what that means and what dealing with it felt/feels like.
• Was able to practice being empathetic. I've started reading "I Thought It Was Just Me (But It Isn't)" and this book touches on a lot for me, including how to be empathetic. I thank God for the opportunity to practice this today with K.
• Felt freedom. I got through a day without having to cling to my team and I survived, and it was actually a better day than yesterday.