Changes

My 28 year old niece has a long list of foods that she cannot eat.  Two days ago, I joined her on a restrictive diet.  I am tired tired tired of daytime and nighttime heartburn, heartburn when I bend over and put on my shoes and socks, heartburn when I feel stressed.  I am taking control over this heartburn.  As soon as I can, I am going to participate in a yoga class to help me feel centered.  I will be proactive in my relationship with my spouse.  He is profoundly hard of hearing.  It is not his fault and I need to laugh at the misunderstandings.  I need to approach this relationship with gentleness, kindness and patience.  We need to do something special at least once a week so that he knows he is loved and appreciated.  I suspect that I inherited some social anxiety from my dad.  I try to draw close to people but then draw back out of fear.  I am grateful for work friends, church friends and my sister.