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    About Me

    stay at home wife. I have a wonderful husband. Lost custody of my daughter 2 years ago due to bp . "I am not afraid of storms for I am still learning how to sail my ship". my passion is my husband and daughter. I did volunteer work on a sexual assault hot-line and I do throw-wheel pottery. If I can I would like to do more volunteer work. My pottery group is planning to go into the schools.

    Interests

    skiing downhill, internet shopping, travelling, gardening, wheel-throw pottery and hand-building, needle crafts, looking after my dog and two cats and of course my husband

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    • artemis gave cheldear a Hug 2:28pm

      I don't think you messed up I only think we have a difference of opinion and of course I want you to…  
    • artemis wrote a discussion post in the Bipolar Disorder support group: Thanks to all of you. 2:27pm

      Thanks to all of you who cared enough to send me hugs and reply on my post on Tuesday about offing myself.…  
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      From fireyfeminist Friday

      hope you feel better soon

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      From Shelly4 October 7

      Just sending hugs of support sweetie. I hope things are going well for you. Hugs

    • Good Luck

      From PCGirl October 4

      Good luck on your year of probation. I'm glad they didn't send you to jail. That would be harsh. "A Laurentian Hills woman pleaded guilty to committing mischief. Jennifer Knowles, 44, of 122 McKee Rd., was given a conditional discharge and 12-months probation. The court heard that on Jan. 18, 2008, Ms. Knowles entered a vacant house and caused extensive damage costing $5,000. Mr. Haagerats noted she had already paid $4,000 in restitution.

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      From cheldear October 3

      Hi sweetie. Not sure why you are so down, but I am sending you a giant hug, and letting you know that I too am down and I understand. Hugs.

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      From Ladymidnite October 2

      I have been looking for you to post something again. I am so glad you haven't left the group completely. I hope things are getting better for you :)

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  • Goals

    47 days smoke free. Last update Sep 21, 08
  • Support Groups

    • Close Sexual Abuse

      I was sexually molested at a young age by my father and later (teens) by my mother also. I was in counselling for it 11 years ago and it helped at the time.

      Treatments

      Emotions Anonymous (EA) Working / Worked
      started in my 20's now I live in an area with no EA but an AA. I have a drinking problem too so I go there. I am on so many meds that it would be insane of me to drink
      Music Working / Worked
      soothing
      Talking Working / Worked
      extremely helpful
    • Close Healthy Sex

      artemis hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Bipolar Disorder

      I have been diagnosed for 20 years. Seeing the same psychatrist for 12 years. Am on a combination of meds. Go to three counsellors. Happily married with one child

    • Open Alcoholism

      I started drinking at a very young age, under five and I drank until a few years ago when my daughter was taken away from me by CAS. She is now in the custody of my ex due to my bipolar illness but alcohol addiction is a problem for me too. I am new to AA but see an alcohlic counsellor. I have to stay sober for the sake of my daugher and my husband (marriage). I still crave at times and have to avoid restaurants and bars.

      Treatments

      12 Step Program Too Soon to Tell
      just started...got my first chip of desire tonight. Hope it works.
      AA Meetings Too Soon to Tell
      The people are nice and friendly I will keep going back. Not sure that I can work all the steps.
      Cold Turkey Not Working
      I tried to quit on my own but the underlying issues with my drinking got in the way. I have to work on my issues why I drink it's not just about stopping drinking
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      I see an alcohol counsellor every two weeks and she has started me on the road to recovery.
    • Open Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

      My husband is a suffer of PKD and we are looking for diets and nutrition.

    • Open Child Support & Custody

      Lost my custody of my daughter due to my mental health 3 years ago. Went through the courts and my ex was awarded custody. Now I see her every second weekend and more or less whenever I want (we aren't sticking to the custody agreement). I see her also for half the summer and on school breaks but I allow her to make the decisions if she wants to visit me or not

    • Open Schizophrenia

      I am bipolar with schizo-affective tendencies

      Treatments

      Music Working / Worked
      helps to ease the stress
    • Open Depression

      Treatments

      Lexapro Working / Worked
      Lexapro Working / Worked
    • Open Depression

      Treatments

      Lexapro Working / Worked
      Lexapro Working / Worked
    • Open Breast Cancer

      my husband works for AECL supplying isotopes for radiation treatment

    • Open Health Care Reform

      artemis hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
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