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Goal End Date is Feb 14, 08 161 days ago.
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chowgirl
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Still cleaning up puppy poop. Story of my life.
Recently: 29 hugs given, 19 hugs received more …
About Me
My divorce was final on March 24, 2008. It wasn't a happy day for me, but now I feel that I can really begin to heal. Before, I was holding out hope that it wouldn't end this way. We were together almost 15 years. Everyone talks about getting through the "firsts". I made it through the first Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years (which is also the anniversary of our first date and of my mom's death - neat holiday for me), and the hated Valentine's Day (which was actually nice - I didn't worry about getting anything). I have a lot of firsts to go. Some days I feel strong and confident; other days I just want to crawl under a rock. I just keep putting one foot in front of the other. I've taken a page from the books of a couple people here at DS who are trying their best to get the most out of life, even though they've dealt with tremendous hardship. I put a smile on my face even when I'm not feeling that great, and I hug people every day. It really helps.
Interests
I love my family and friends. I love my dogs and cats. I love the animal rescue work I do. I love living out in the country. I hate my job, but I love making enough money to live the way I do. I'm surrounded be beauty, especially now that the rain has stopped.
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You are up so late my beautiful red headed friend. Having difficulty sleeping? You weren't over reading late night were you? LOL.....Love and a big hug to you from the South east corner... Kimmee
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I just saw your response to my pet post. Thank you for the suggestion. I tried crating her one night, but I only last 15 minutes LOL. However I put her on the floor in my bedroom and then moved her to another room. I didn't think about putting her on the bed with me. So will try that.
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Thx sweetie! I'm off 2day so of course I'm enjoyin the break from work! Hope ur ok 2!
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Let's see - you hugged me at 2 a.m. my time, so I am hugging you at 4:15 am your time. Have a brilliant, lovely day. I slept in late (considering I have exercise to do) so it is off for a run for me. Ta ta.
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Happy Hump day my darling friend.. I am sending you a huge hug that your day is a glimmer of how wonderful you are:-) Love you, Kimmee
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Close Breakups & Divorce
He just wanted to live without responsibility, and I expected him to participate in our relationship. My involvement with animal rescue didn't help. It just added more responsibility. His addictions really didn't help. I'm glad I discovered the porn after he was already gone. In addition to the drugs and alcohol, it probably would have sent me over the edge.
Treatments
- Couples Counseling Not Working
- miserable failure
- Leave Working / Worked
- I couldn't take a chance on living with him anymore.
- Pets Working / Worked
- I don't know what I'd do if I didn't have my dogs and cat to greet me when I get home.
- Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
- She helped me get over my anger at my stbx, but I quit seeing her when he left. I know how to do breakups. I don't need professional help for that.
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- They've been propping me up.
- Talking Working / Worked
- When I'm not talking to friends or online, I'm talking to myself.
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