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    About Me

    I am 37 years old and I am separated from my husband. He is an addict/alcohol&cocaine.He is still in denial that he's doing anything wrong. I have Let Go and Let God. I still love him but time is quite amazing. The more he denies, sadly...the farther I move on.I have a beautiful son, 2 1/2 years old and he is the reason I was born. All those years of enabling came into to focus when I saw my own worth through my son's eyes. I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt what my baby deserved and therefore realized that I too deserve better. I just couldn't or didn't want to see all the bad. My prayers are still and forever for the complete healing of my husband and for the Will of God to be fulfilled in our lives. He loves his son and spends time with him, however...I wish he'd love himself enough to realize "Children don't become what you tell them, they become what they see"

    Interests

    Dogs and animals in general, though I own none right now. That was something I had to give up(of course to loving homes)to make some real changes in my living situation. I also love garage sales and any thrifting.I love to sing 24/7 and I am a trained dancer and insructor. Journaling and writing are also a big part of my life.

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    Yesterday

    • growin gave xandir444 a Hug 8:02pm

      Thata Boy! I'm proud of you! Keep your head up and know I'm here for you!…  
    • growin gave xandir444 a Hug 7:33pm

      Yes gifts. Gifts that only you posess. There is only one you in the whole world! Your gift of art...your…  
    • growin gave xandir444 a Hug 4:00pm

      Believe in yourself like I believe in you. God believe's in you! You can do anything you set your mind…  

    Thursday

  • Journal

    • Making Memories

      Mood October 6, 2008 12:00am

      Today was a great day.  I thank God for His hand in all I do.  Today, my husband and I took our son to the Pumpkin Farm and had a wonderful …
    • Another road block

      Mood August 25, 2008 11:54am

      I am forced to step back from my real estate endevour.  Due to many factors...one being financial, I must refocus my initial plan.  I …
    • Feeling alone...

      Mood August 15, 2008 5:43pm

      My lonliness is killing me today!  I strive each day to make the best of all my blessings and for all of them I am grateful.  Yet, no …
    • Too many thoughts

      Mood August 10, 2008 11:00pm

      My life is a blessed one but I'd be lying if I didn't say that it overwhelms me at times.  I've heard that God never gives us more …

    • I'm Still Here.

      Mood July 27, 2008 9:44pm

      Hey there all my dear friends.  I just wanted to let everyone know that I'm still here, just a bit crazy these days.  My son has …

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      From xandir444 Yesterday

      :) i'll try

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      From xandir444 Yesterday

      gifts?

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      From xandir444 Yesterday

      reach like my avatar? well i probably should be posative but idk how i can

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      From believr Thursday

      sending lots of hugs :o)

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      sorry didnt mean to upset you

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  • Goals

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    85 %

    Goal End Date is Sep 1, 08 40 days ago.
  • Support Groups

    • Close Families & Friends Of Addicts

      I am 37 years old and I am separated from my husband. I spent the last 13 years of my life loving a man, seeing the good and praying for the miracle. He is an addict and I WAS his enabler. I quit that job and now he's officially hired. I found the job for me: " My life and my beautiful son's "As a mom now and as a woman I am called to protect my son and my heart. I finally understand what it means to Let Go and Let God! I'm living it.

      Treatments

      Talking Working / Worked
      I believe that God gives His children 'All Truth' and if you allow yourself to speak the truth of your situations...You already have the answers yourself. Talking helps you find them.
      Writing Working / Worked
      My journals are the cries of my heart and when looking back, God has answered every last one.
    • Close Parenting Toddlers (1-3)

      I am a 37 yo mom raising my 2 1/2 yearold son as a single parent. His father is a part of his life,and loves his son very much. He is just not with me right now. His lifestyle of partying and his addictions to drugs were just something I would not let my only son be exposed to. He (my husband that is} is always in my prayers but my son is 1st and foremost. Afterall, I have been blessed with the gift of being a mom and it is my responsibity to protect, raise and love my son, so here I am

      Treatments

      Patience Working / Worked
      I keep a simple schedule but for the most part I take everyday as it comes and allow extra time for my son to learn. I used to be in a hurry all the time and it only stressed us both.
      Positive Reinforcement Working / Worked
      So far...my son is extremely independant and barking orders at him does not work for either of us.
    • Open Cocaine Addiction & Recovery

      I am not the addict, my husband is. I joined this group as an additional support to understand the addict a bit more. I feel a great sence of hope in reading your stories and it also gives me my dose of reality as well. So I thank you all for being courageous enough to share your journeys. You are all in my prayers. I guess I'm just looking to educate myself as much as one can.

    • Open Codependency

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    • Open Pregnancy - Teens

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