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    About Me

    Single mother of autistic young adult with seizure disorders. My favorite movies are Sleepless in Seattle and When Harry met Sally. They are a must on rainy, "you can't get out" days. Also love FRIENDS and M*A*S*H. and Bon Jovi and 80's music in general. My favorite way to relax is to do yoga. I love it. It was tough to get through when I started but the perserverance has definitely paid off. I taught myself thru Raquel Welch books and Patricia Walden tapes. I read the Bible to my son and he loves it. I surround myself with books and music and prayers to help get me through those lonely, rough, dark times.

    Interests

    I can crochet. I love to get those foam things at the arts and crafts store and make ornaments and stuff. My sister taught me how to make some beading things but I would like to learn more. Ialso help out at church with the very needy people in our community. Very active in AA and Al-Anon for several years.

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    November 11

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        From JULIEM2008 November 11

        Thank you so much for the response you gave me in my STBX is evil...your words and advice really hit home and I want to thank you personally. It's nice to know I'm not alone in this, I know other women go through it but sometimes it's nice to see another women break free of this abuse and this cycle and realize you don't have to put up with it....thank you again...I really apprecaite. Hugs to you!!! Julie :)

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        From Israel July 7, 2007

        Could you Be any Cooler lol wow another FRIENDS freak.Thank you for writing, if you would like to be the friend of a FRIENDS freak i am sending an invitation.. I could talk about FRIENDS forever but i can't though not right now, I am meeting Phebe at the Coffee House in 15 min. ;)

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    • Goals

      Get to BMI of 19 -24

      Progress

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      Goal End Date is Jun 30, 08 141 days ago.
      Current Weight (Lbs)
      200

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      • Close Epilepsy & Seizures

        My son is 18 years old and was diagnosed with generalized tonic/clonic seizure disorder 10 yrs ago. He has always been on dilantin and the doctor added lamictal about 2 yrs. ago. The problem is that he is growing and now has more seizures. My son is also autistic and was diagnosed with that when he was 3 yrs. old.

        Treatments

        Dilantin Working / Worked
        When he was little it worked well, but now that he is growing he seems to be getting more seizures. I hate being tied to labs. Don't like that it is processed in liver.
        Keppra Working / Worked
        Just started. Hopefully this will be the "trick" to keep him from seizing.
        Writing Working / Worked
        I get so depressed watching my son go through his seizures.

      • Close Autism / Autism Spectrum

        I am a single mother with an 18 yr old autistic son who has seizure disorders. He is high functioning because he is able to speak and write and read although he is officially moderately mentally retarded.

        Treatments

        Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
        More like making sure he has a very nutritious diet. Especially collards and veggies. Stay away from colas. Limit sugars. Now he will choose on his own.
        Behavior Management Working / Worked
        Working. Must have a very structured routine where nothing is changed and all is predictable on a daily basis.
        Early Intervention Working / Worked
        ABSOLUTELY !!!! A MUST.
        Facilitated Communication Working / Worked
        My son uses an Alpha Smart at school although he can talk it is sometimes hard to understand him still.
        Independent Living Skills Working / Worked
        Working. Still in progress after 10 years working to get him to toilet on his own.
        Occupational Therapy Working / Worked
        A must also. Started when he was 2 yrs. old.
        Physical Exercise Working / Worked
        Absolutely. I taught my son to ride a bicycle last summer. Had trouble with balance and depth perception but gets better every day. Doesn't have a lot of stamina.

      • Open Eating Disorders

        I lost 30 lbs last year and trying to maintain. I have gaineds some back.

        Treatments

        Writing Working / Worked
        I eat over depression. I am a writer by nature. Have been writing for years.

      • Open Fitness Goals
        Type: Improve overall fitness

        I lost 30 lbs. last year and have gained 15 of it back. I want to get to 19 BMI.

        Treatments

        Yoga Working / Worked
        I loved yoga but find it hard to stick with. I got pretty good at it. Could get better if I stuck with it.
        Cycling Working / Worked
        The best thing I did for myself was to buy myself a cruiser bicycle.
        Writing Working / Worked
        i just need to keep up writing. It is the best form of therapy for me.

      • Open Abstinence & Celibacy

        I want to discuss abstinence with others.

        Treatments

        Writing Working / Worked
        I do my best work and communication thru writing.

      • Open Physical & Emotional Abuse

        I come from an abused family. But mostly it is my second ex husband and father of my autistic child who is my abuser. He is a sociopathic and yet lives under the auspecies of NORMAL. I am so glad I found this site. The stories match. I thought I was crazy even though I am the "normal" one. Not any more.

        Treatments

        Abuse Counseling Working / Worked
        Been going to an abuse peer counselor. She is wonderful !! She doesn't HELP me per se. She listens and then helps me to help myself. They call it "peer counseling".
        Al-Anon Working / Worked
        Yes. It is a support group. The best. And, of course, A.A. But I love my friends in Al-Anon. Weekly...I wish there were more meetings in my area.
        Writing Working / Worked
        I write these letters to my ex. It helps because I don't mail them.

      • Open Alcoholism

        I personally have been sober 28+ yrs, but I started Al-Anon first and consider myself recovering from that first and foremost. I come from a long line of alcoholics in my family and from my own personal involvement.

        Treatments

        12 Step Program Working / Worked
        I work, eat,dream, walk and talk 12-step. Big Book thumper. A must. Foundation for my recovery on a daily basis.
        AA Meetings Working / Worked
        Must have. Need. Require. Could not stay sober without AA. Those I see that have stayed sober and lead satisfying lives keep going to meetings.
        Al-Anon Working / Worked
        It works for those like me who live or have lived with friends or relatives who are or were drinking. A must for my sanity and serenity.
        Writing Working / Worked
        I work the 12 Steps by writing them down. Especially Step One.

      • Open War in Iraq

        I am an American woman (3rd generation) who for a number of years was married to an American educated Iraqi. I have been divorced for a number of years now but we are still friends.

        Treatments

        Writing Working / Worked
        I just like to write. It helps me get stuff out.

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