Keep a personal wellness journal on DailyStrength to track your health and communicate with friends. http://dailystrength.org/people/19538/journal Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:37:05 +0100 DailyStrength RSS 0.11.3.0.6833 (FeedCreator 1.7.2) http://dailystrength.org/images/comprofiler/avatar/19538/1213296249.jpg http://dailystrength.org/people/19538 http://dailystrength.org/people/19538/journal/731446 My youngest turned 14 yesterday.  I can't believe that my baby is that old!  It goes by way too fast.  The things we do for our kids.  He wanted a PSP (portable playstation) and of course that's all he wanted so I went to buy one and found that all the stores in our area ... Sat, 12 Jan 2008 12:08:42 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/19538/journal/712346 Just realized how long it's been since i've written a journal entry.  i think that means i'm doing okay.  in reading my old journal entries i've realized how far i've come in just a year.  How can you feel like a completely different person just one year later.... Sat, 05 Jan 2008 16:06:37 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/19538/journal/438598 Well, I passed another one of my self tests on Friday.  i went to a social event knowing that my ex was going to be there with a girlfriend.  I always wondered how i feel if i saw him with another woman.  So when I saw them I just walked right up to them and said hello and introduced ... Sun, 09 Sep 2007 11:30:31 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/19538/journal/422409 i was worried about having a long weekend and no plans.  sometimes i worry too much about what other people think i should be doing instead of what i think i should be doing.  i've been separated for 6 months now and am just enjoying being with my kids and being a good mother.  th... Sun, 02 Sep 2007 22:07:02 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/19538/journal/400373 Wow!  I can't believe it's been since June that i've written in my journal!  I've had a wonderful summer with the boys.  we went to Lake Tahoe and had a great time!  i was so proud of myself for organizing and taking the trip without the aid of my ex.  in the... Sat, 25 Aug 2007 11:55:29 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/19538/journal/252639 Having a good weekend so far.  worked today and when i got home went and laid by the pool.  i find that when i get lonely or sad i think about all that i have that i didn't last year at this time.  last year i felt imprisoned in my own home.  I didn't think i'd ever b... Sat, 23 Jun 2007 20:37:12 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/19538/journal/246392 Had another pretty good day.  Worked half day and then came back and laid out by the pool.  I find that when I start to feel down or stressed if i get out in the sun or just do something, anything I feel so much better.  I also enjoy listening to music on my ipod.  that has helpe... Wed, 20 Jun 2007 22:10:53 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/19538/journal/231051 Feeling much better this week.  My nephews birthday dinner worked out well.  I e-mailed my ex and asked that he not come.  I said it in as nice a way as possible.  He e-mailed me a few nasty responses but when i didn't respond he finally gave up and didn't show up.  ... Wed, 13 Jun 2007 23:25:26 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/19538/journal/222236 Had a very good day.  I e-mailed my ex and nicely expressed my feelings about him being at my nephew's birthday dinner tomorrow.  Of course true to form he sent me several nasty responses.  but i just didn't respond.  by morning he called me and apologized for what he sai... Sun, 10 Jun 2007 00:19:27 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/19538/journal/220399 i've over all been very happy.  I've been living on my own for 3 months and have no regrets.  i have my boys with me and couldn't ask for more.  but today i feel bad because my ex e-mailed me telling me how mean and self centered i am because i told him i was uncomfortable... Fri, 08 Jun 2007 23:27:54 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/19538/journal/50956 this is my 3rd day by myself and i think i'm doing pretty good. i had some girlfriends over last night from the neighborhood and that helped a lot. they reasured me that i am strong and will be okay through this whole divorce. i slept good last night for a change and have a full day planned out. ... Sat, 24 Feb 2007 12:26:55 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/19538/journal/49467 my kids are with there dad for a week in Hawaii. it's the first time i've been alone w/o them for a week. i have mixed feelings. i have a lot of packing to do while they are gone and have some plans with friends but i'm a little anxious about being alone at night. but surprisingly tonight i'm do... Thu, 22 Feb 2007 22:35:04 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/19538/journal/45106 i'm getting a divorce and will be moving out on March 3rd with my three boys and am having serious anxiety issues. i'm happy to be finally moving on but am having a lot of worries about making it on my own. my husband and i have been trying to separate for 6 months now and i know it's about time t... Sun, 18 Feb 2007 22:02:37 +0100