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Originally Posted by thetalady
Trish- you don't know me, but your story really touched me. I hope telling it here helps. Your story shows such a gift for caring and strength. I bet you are a tremendous mentor and leader to your girls. Time will help heal the pain. Take care of yourself and step back if you need to, in order to focus on your daughter. I hope you can accept help & comfort from those around you. A hug from a stranger on GC might not be the most meaningful, but you have one from me. {{{long tight hugs}}}
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Thetalady said what I was thinking and feeling so succinctly that I just had to quote her, with a caveat of my own:
You have and are still there for your chapter, but you must do what is right for you, your daughter and your husband. Some people will not rise to the occasion until they feel they have no other choice, so give your sisters the choice. Let them know that you need some personal time away from your advisorship. Directly contact those women that you think would be reliable and would work well with the chapter. It always seems more sincere when I am personally contacted than when it is by blast email-and it is harder to say no when I am responding on a personal level. You could tell the potential advisors that you will be glad to serve as their mentors in the beginning, keeping in mind that you can gradually wean them from reliance on you as they gain confidence. It can work! Take care of yourself and your family.
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