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20-05-2008, 08:53 AM
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| |  Dr Phil Show Today
I watched the Dr Phil show today on Wedding disasters and Dr Phil said something to one of the couples that really struck me, and hopefully will stay with me. I am hoping it will help others too.
The couple had just said their "I Do" and they and 35 quests had gone out on the 3rd story balcony for pictures. The balcony collapsed. All of them had to be transported to area hospitals. Some with serious problems. Some with high medical bills from no health insurance. The couple never went on their honeymoon, and feel very guilty about the event and the aftermath of the whole thing.
Dr phil said this to them....."If you are guilty of something, or if you are to blame for something, that implies intent. Y’all did not do that."
This one statement really hit me.......I immediately thought of the issue that I am trying to deal......NO I did not have INTENT!!!!!!! I should let go of the feelings of guilt......
I am hoping that some of you that are riddled with guilt( and shouldn't be), can look at your situations and possibly let go too.....  |
20-05-2008, 01:15 PM
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That's great. i am going to remember that too. |
20-05-2008, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by She Cat 
Dr phil said this to them....."If you are guilty of something, or if you are to blame for something, that implies intent. Y’all did not do that."
This one statement really hit me.......I immediately thought of the issue that I am trying to deal......NO I did not have INTENT!!!!!!! I should let go of the feelings of guilt......
I am hoping that some of you that are riddled with guilt( and shouldn't be), can look at your situations and possibly let go too..... |
Wow, fantastic, fantastic!!! Good stuff! I'm going to print this in the biggest font size I can find with some fancy font and put it on the wall where it's visible! Decorate it a bit, maybe frame it. Keep it up as long as needed. Seriously. Thanks she cat! Maybe it will fully get through my head someday?
Last edited by cypher; 20-05-2008 at 03:22 PM.
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20-05-2008, 10:16 PM
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Wen,
My old therapist in Florida once instructed me to put sticky notes around the house with the word "gray" on it - to help remind me to not think in all or nothing terms.
What I'm saying is - buy yourself a sticky note pad, maybe in one of your favorite colors, write down what Dr. Phil said on many of those stickies, put one on your bathroom mirror, on the fridge, on the dash of your car, on the back of your front door. It's easy to forget things, and this will be a daily reminder for you.
Best,
Rachel |
20-05-2008, 11:05 PM
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What a fanatastic way to look at things and remind yourself it "ain't all that bad" |
21-05-2008, 05:57 AM
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I seen that show yesterday. The first girl couldn't get over how bad her wedding went and felt she was cursed, but after seeing what the other couple went through she didn't feel so bad.
I think Dr. Phil is great and gives good insights without sugar coating the events.
Tammy |
21-05-2008, 08:01 AM
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I was just watching it but it was about brat camp.....maybe tomorrow will be the right one...take care. | | Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes |  Linear Mode | 
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