Journal Entry for July 20, 2008
July 20, 2008 6:31pm
Today is our oldest daughters birthday.I'm babysitting the kiddos while her boyfriend takes her out to dinner...I take she and my oldest …
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debbirdo
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missing my very good friend...Joe
Recently: 129 discussion replies, 24 hugs received more …
About Me
Divorcing after 27 years of marriage...my choice.Been seperated 3 1/2 years. Have had it with physical and mental abuse.Thearapy didn't help my marriage...but helped me help myself.
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Love my music and my work.Am extremely creative.Love gardening and drawing.Love the sunsets and the simple things in life.Down to earth...and simple.Looking for friends and a better life.
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Journal Entry for July 16, 2008
July 16, 2008 5:48pm
HHHMMMM it's Wednesday already!!! I'm suppose to meet a friend to shop this evening.I really hate shopping and don't need anything,so …
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Journal Entry for July 14, 2008
July 14, 2008 1:32am
nothing really new.sos different day. I'm not really down,just tired,I guess from all the emotional stuff going on with divorce and work. I'm …
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Journal Entry for July 11, 2008
July 11, 2008 1:14am
It was 2 weeks ago since I talked with Joe.I still can't believe he is gone. I really wanted to talk with him after my court date this past …
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Journal Entry for July 9, 2008
July 9, 2008 7:01pm
Got back from court today.It turned out to be a joke.Just another stall tactic.My stbx changed lawyers just a few days before what was suppose to be …
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Happy Happy UN Birthday Deb dear :)
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Yes, I was taken aback too, by the appearance of Jungle Joe. And he was so wise. God, it's like a hug from him, isn't it? Hope you are hanging in, sweetie!
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Thanks- still working on this. I will try and talk with you later. - Kim
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Deb- please let me know if you get this. This account is having tech. probs as well. thanks- Kim
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Close Breakups & Divorce
been married 27 years...seprated for 3 and a half years.I left and have filed for divorce for the second time.Had to unfile the first time as we had a business together that bound us together and had to get that fixed!!! Am going thru alot of tough times but holding my head high.
Treatments
- Couples Counseling Not Working
- 2 and a half years of marriage couselng didn't change a thing.I ended up with two hospitalizations becuz of mental breakdowns becuz of the stress.
- Leave Working / Worked
- yes definately.Best thing I ever did
- Music Working / Worked
- puts me in a good mood.turn off the songs that tie be emotionally to him
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- I have one of the best couselors in the world.Have been with her for 18 years now.
- Time Working / Worked
- waiting things out.seperated for 3 and a half years.have had time to sit back and evaluate the situation and know I made the right decision
Close Physical & Emotional Abuse
Have put up with 27 married years of physical,verbal,mental abuse by spouse and his family.Came from a childhood of sexual,physical, emotional abuse.
Treatments
- Art Working / Worked
- able to get in touch with my feelings thru art thearapy. In touch with my creative side.very effective
- Divorce Working / Worked
- after 27 years of abuse and neglect,I left and am currently in the middle of the divorce
- Forgiveness Not Working
- not there yet
- Leave Working / Worked
- very helpful.Best thing I ever did
- Music Working / Worked
- Love music.Play the piano.Listne to relaxation tapes.very helpful
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- In therapy for myself for 19 years now.Did 2 1/2 years of marriage therapy...didn't help
- Talking Working / Worked
- Not keeping things to myself.Helps me get out of the victim role.
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