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    About Me

    Mom to three great kids. We've been in a blended family that didnt work out. It's been tough... but my kids and I are doing ok now...a peaceful home again..

    Interests

    I enjoy reading, movies, gardening, music, (blues, country, love guitar, and being outside enjoying nature. I need to rediscover myself and have some fun! I have a new summer job I love!

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    • What a week!

      Mood August 27, 2008 11:26pm

      I have been so anxious this week.  Lots has gone on as I got the separation papers from stbx on Saturday.  I was depressed reading them as …

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      From msheather Wednesday

      Thinking of you!

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      From amandarae26 Sunday

      Hey just giving hugs out today

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      From hockeymom5592 Sunday

      Hi Kate! Hope you are well....hope the house thing has not added too much stress to your life....HUgs...

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      From rin69 Saturday

      Hey Kate, thanx for the comment in the journal! Slowly getting back in here. Looks like all is going well with u, keep it up g/friend!! :))

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      From james021011976 October 1

      Thanks for your comment on my journal. Heres to a brighter better future fpr the two of us. Big hugs from NZ

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  • Goals

    Goal Completed on Jul 12, 08
  • Support Groups

    • Close Physical & Emotional Abuse

      Im about to leave an emotionally abusive relationship

      Treatments

      Psychotherapy Not Working
      Talking Not Working
    • Close Shyness

      I have always been shy and it makes me feel inferior to others. I find it hard to admit, like there is something wrong with me. I have anxiety over social gatherings and making friends. I can't beleive I am writing this...but I am glad to see there are many others like me.

      Treatments

      DailyStrength Working / Worked
    • Open Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

      I think my soon to be ex husband has PTSD

    • Open Breakups & Divorce

      making steps to leave..blended family didnt blend

      Treatments

      Couples Counseling Working / Worked
      didnt word
      Forgiveness Not Working
      Love Considering
      I still love him but he has to change behaviours such as drinking
      Pets Not Working
      Pet brought of more issues of control
      Reading Not Working
      Cant read lately...busy with trying to get out
      Running Considering
      Talking Working / Worked
      talking to others and learnig to trust again
    • Open Anxiety

      I am very nervous in social situations...such as parties!

    • Open Alcoholism

      My husband or soon to be ex is an alcoholic. I dont think I am but I do drink most nights although I am leaving soon and expect that to stop....I have started this is the last 4 years to be with him...Maybe I am codependent?

      Treatments

      12 Step Program Working / Worked
      Residential Treatment Center Working / Worked
      family program
      Willpower Working / Worked
    • Open Codependency

      I need to find out what this really means...Codependency...my mind hears the explanation but I havent absorded it for myself. Ive been to twelve-step programs a while ago...times have changed or me lately

      Treatments

      12 Step Program Somewhat Helpful
      I did a group 12 step session with some lovely friends and it was enlightening...long ago....in my other life.
      Pets Working / Worked
      trying to get my pets to feel sage again-abusive husband
      Reading Working / Worked
      The New Earth THe power of now
      Talking Working / Worked
      I used too...miss that openness in the meetings
    • Open Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

      I am obsessive about the computer. I recognise this and not sure how to stop it. I also work with an OCD child and want to learn more about it.

    • Open Depression

      I recently separated and now need to work on myself. My doctor wants me to go on antidepressants.

      Treatments

      Celexa Considering
    • Open Family Issues

      Issue with abuse from my ex and also anger toward my mother. She is now 72 and I would love to reconcile with her in an honest way! I dont know if i can..

      Treatments

      Family Therapy Working / Worked
      Music Working / Worked
      Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
      Talking Considering
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