we had a lodger for 4 months, she left a month ago. on Weds I received a 5 page (closely typed) letter from her detailing the problems she perceived in my relationship with DH and the DCs. Said things like "you are destroying their (DCs) lives" and other, really nasty, stuff. It has knocked me sideways. I was always very pleasant to her (she and DH had a few minor (I thought) incidents over phone and music playing) I had even responded pleasantly to an email from her the day before, giving her some help and even directing her towards this site as I thought it might be useful to her (hence my namechange). Thing is, the things she said were full of vitriol, bile and anger. I know the things she said about the kids are completely untrue (think she had a mega f**ked up childhood) but the thing is me and DH have been having issues, which we have been trying hard to resolve. Her letter said such absolutely vile things about our relationship that I am finding it really hard to deal with right now. DH is dealing with it better, he says she is just raving and trying to hurt me for some reason we don't know. But I am reeling from the whole episode. I've been skirting what I think is a fit of depression for about 4 months now and I worry I am going to go under because of this. I am on St Johns Wort and they had been helping but since I received that letter I am just bursting into tears all over the shop, and nervous I am going to meet her every time I step outside the door (she lives and works nearby).
How do I get past this, and back to a positive place where I can usefully work on things with DH as well as feeling better about myself? Practical tips would be really welcome
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hate mail - how do you handle it?
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AnonInCaseSheLurks · 04/02/2007 21:16
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