Dear Betsy,
I am doing better but I fell last night at 4:30. I lost my balance and crashed on the corner of a chair with my chest. I have to have a chest x-ray because it hurts to laugh or cough. I got a good breakfast today. We all get along together. We eat in the dining room, and watch TV. I am going to start some crafts. I saw someone made a little train so I thought I'd make one for Markel. I am still depressed inside but I want to get better. I wish I could live in VA. I need to be around you all. I need a lot of support. I have had a lot of losses in a short time. I never figured I'd have a nervous breakdown. I am in locked doors. I like it. I am leaving better and understanding more. We get a lot of counselling. I hope you can be proud of me for doing this. I wish Sandy and I had talked before I came.
Grandma and Grandpa came for a meeting last night. They were nicer. Maybe they'll understand some day. They are moving and probably won't come tonight. I called Father Brown from St. Andrews Church (Episcopal). He is my friend and is coming to see me today. I hope. He'll bring communion. I think part of my problem (a big part) is Mormon church. It changed me. I don't know my religion right now. I haven't been to church since Bob died. They plan to put me in grieving programs after I get out (support groups). I really miss Bob. He and I shared so many feelings and both of us being handicapped. I really loved him so much and now he is gone. Life has to go on. I live alone and that could be a problem. I need to get out more and do things. I am on new drugs here plus Lithium for depression. I don't feel sad any more but I know I am depressed.
So how are you doing? I had to describe you to everyone here (social worker, therapist, etc) I said Betsy is vivacious, lovely, bubbly, and lovable, Betsy. I do love you so much.
I will close now and hope I can get someone to mail your letter. I love you. I'll get better. I am sure.
Love,
Mom
This is my mother. She left me when I was just 14 years old. I saw her a few times from teenage through the typical college years (although I didn’t have typical college years) and then she passed away before I married or had children. She was a wonderful woman that I know I would talk to her often if she were alive, but I really never got the chance.
The most current entries are things I would tell her and only her ... because they aren’t meant to be heard, just vented (if she were alive). The majority of this blog are letters she wrote to me (and a few to my sisters) during the years that we were apart.
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