Feeling very immersed in thought
June 23, 2008 6:37am
Hi to all of my friends on here. I have been up all night thinking about everything I am and where I have been and what goals I want in my life.I …
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About Me
41, divorced mom of three, like helping people.Have survived a lot of situations and am still standing, by the grace of God.
Interests
Music, movies, camping, family time, helping the community if possible, walks, reading, spending time with my new granddaughter, making friends, doing surveys, card and other games...if I can find opponents.
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Sharing some of my past musings
June 23, 2008 5:48am
In the dark of night and torment of dreams,
I am visited by one who seems so real.
I breathe in his essence as I hear his
hushed words of love and …
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What to do...
June 23, 2008 4:17am
I loved once freely, for I had no fear
I was convinced and certain that he'd always be there
But life is a cruel teacher,and times change a …
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FRIDAY THE 13TH!!!!(My birthday)
June 18, 2008 12:31am
Hi to anyone interested enough to read this blog.I hope this finds you well.
If you have been keeping up with my writings of …
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Close Physical & Emotional Abuse
Well,I married my high school boyfriend in 1985,right after my 18th birthday.I have been the victim of much,and I am partially disabled,but I have learned alot and hope to help others with that knowledge.I am a strong person and find that stregnth is gained through adversity.
Treatments
- Art Working / Worked
- Divorce Working / Worked
- Forgiveness Working / Worked
- Only to forgive can we gain forgiveness
- Leave Working / Worked
- Talking Working / Worked
- verbalizing helps
Close Diabetes Type 2
I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a couple years ago,but not really explained too much,I have been seeking advice,reading medical books,etc. to educate myself.It's very frustrating to feel so alone in this.
Treatments
- Dietary Modification Working / Worked
- Found out that quitting junk foods and carbs wasn't really that difficult.
- Eating Healthier Foods Working / Worked
- I have switched to all whole wheat grains,no white bread,rice,etc.I think it helps,my blood sugar stays pretty normal for the most part,but I'm not sure always.
- Physical Exercise Too Soon to Tell
- Just started,wish me luck.
Open Food Allergies
Type of allergy: Other NutsI never had food allergies,then suddenly,at age 26,I became allergic to nuts,citric acid,developed hay fever and lactose intolerance,all within a few years
Treatments
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Somewhat Helpful
- Just have to be so careful with everything...never know what additives/etc. can set me off.
Open Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionDivorced...going onto 41 years young and loves to laugh...mostly at myself. I battle depression and I try to stay high on life these days.Where once I fought to get out of bed in the morning,not I know I have to keep active and busy and have found that helping others out helps me a great deal.
Treatments
- Celexa Working / Worked
- It worked for awhile but I slowly weaned myself off of it and find that I am doing a lot better by eating healthier,getting exercise and staying active and social...even when I don't want to.
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- Absolutely helps me in recognizing the stress factors that throw me into depression and stopping the cycle.
- Writing Working / Worked
- Anything that helps you vent in a creative way is beneficial.
Open Codependency
I have been in one or another codependant relationship since my divorce in 2002...and time to quit!
Treatments
- Talking Working / Worked
- Have met great people going through the same self esteem issues.
Open Empty Nests
I am a single mom who lost my kids to my ex husband,who was abusive and drunk,due completely to his financial ability and my lack of resources.The man stole my kids,kept them at his paramour's for over 6 months and lied to them.I was recouperating from an accident and dealing with the heart wrenching loss of my kids in my life.I got through the worst pain a person can experience and am still here to share.
Treatments
Open Menopause
Had a complete hysterectomy at age 31.I haven't taken HRT or anything and recently have had hot flashes.Other than that,it was the best decision I ever made.
Open Degenerative Disc Disease
Have had degenerative disc disease since 2000
Open Breakups & Divorce
Divorced...have been engaged twice since and am a bit of a runaway bride...wonder if I will ever remarry.
Treatments
- Forgiveness Working / Worked
- In order to heal,I had to forgive.After a long time,it has helped.
- Love Somewhat Helpful
- Don't know if my"rebound"worked or not,but stronger every time heart was breoken
- Music Working / Worked
- Every song has a meaning.Music plays a large part in my life
- Time Working / Worked
- Yep...lots of time
Open Abstinence & Celibacy
Divorced but have morals.Looking for a life partner not a bed partner
Open Single Parenting
Divorced mom who sure wish they came with instructions at birth,lol
Open Infidelity
Do not believe in infidelity
Open Families & Friends Of Addicts
I HATE ONLINE VIDEO GAMES...I have had two failed relationships as a result of"gamers"
Open Family Issues
I have MANY family issues
Open Bereavement
Type: Loss of a FriendMy "dad"died last Tuesday...we had his service on Friday the 13th,which just so happened to have been my 41st birthday.This week I also had a high school friend die from a car accident and another is in a coma...from an accident on Tuesday morning.
Treatments
- Crying Working / Worked
- It was a vent
- Keeping Busy Working / Worked
- If I am busy enough,I don't think
- Prayer Working / Worked
- Has helped me greatly
- Remembering Working / Worked
- They were such awesome people,it helps
Open Healthy Sex
I am a woman who simply is confident and knows what I want.
Open Accidents
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