Book Recommendation . . .

I haven't posted in a while. Good news though! I have been feeling more and more like myself. I still think about the sleaze everyday, but my thoughts of him have been slowly dissipating. I have replaced them with more powerful, positive thoughts.

1) I planned a trip for the Spring. Looking forward to that!
2) I'm working out more consistently (I want to look amazing in a bikini for my trip) - - No worries Barbara - - NOT trying to seduce a man. I'm sticking to not dating for at least a year ;)
3) I've been working!! I had a few jobs the past couple of weeks. I'm pretty sure that some of my depression had to do with being unemployed. It was nice to see that my brain still works and that I could be of use at a company!
4) I haven't smoked a single cigarette in a month!
5) I wasn't at all depressed on Valentine's Day.
6) My vibrator is fantastic!
7) Recommended reading for everyone on this board - - "Eat,Pray,Love." I reached the middle of this wonderful book last night and it is just what I needed to read. Seems like the author, Liz Gilbert, had a narc husband and ex boyfriend. The book is about her road to self discovery. She's funny and smart and extremely wise. I find myself identifying with her on so many levels and the lessons she learns are lessons I need to learn.

Maybe if enough of us have read it we can discuss it on this thread?

Also, I have been keeping a journal, writing just about every night. It's really helping me. I think I'm coming out of this depression a stronger person. I had no energy after the breakup. I could barely move. I was watching Hulu all day and crying in a dark apartment, eating ice cream and listening to sad Etta James. I'm feeling a surge of energy creeping in.

Oh! And has anyone seen the episode of House that follows Dr. Cuddy? Just watched it yesterday and although I hate her for not sympathizing with the guy who lost his thumb - - I'm going through a hospital bill fiasco myself and they are thieves, I do have to say, her character is incredible! I looked at her and thought, yeah, I've been there, but I never had the kind of emotional discipline and perseverance she embodies. I want to emulate that! You just know that if her boyfriend was ever to do anything to disrespect her or hurt her in anyway, he would be out the door in an instant and she wouldn't hesitate. She would be hurt, but she has so much going on, it wouldn't come to a stop. She would be just fine.