Journal Entry for October 26, 2007
October 26, 2007 10:15am
Doug has offered to make two grants (one each for $1,000). I am wanting the National Health Freedom Coalition to be considered with the …
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About Me
My happiness is what I make it. Living with an AS husband is not easy but I have found the tools that work for me - most of the time. I have worked through much of my grief - took nearly two years - and have found a place where I can feel comfortable and content much of the time. I have not given my power to my husband or the relationship or past vices. I love and honor myself and with that can be a better partner for my AS husband - who is clueless - and contribute to the well-being of others (family and friends). I do not share my struggles with those that do not understand AS but have found a number, via DS, that I communicate with frequently. This is the best therapy I can have - sharing positive ideas with others as well as sharing the tough times. We're in this together. Life is as good as we make it.
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Travel, consulting with nonprofits, friendships, exercise, finding the good in each day.
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Rickiemn gave augie59 a Congrats 5:43pm
So glad you recovered and glad you had support of your family and you and your wife are a couple. You…
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Rickiemn replied to infiniteturmoil’s discussion post Help Me in the Anger Management support group 9:15am
Just finished an informative audio set - Change Your Brain / Change Your Life - by Daniel G. Amen, MD.…
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Rickiemn joined the Anger Management support group 9:13am
I was raised around anger. My father had a rage disorder and was abusive. I now have an adult daughter…
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Rickiemn gave augie59 a High Five 9:03am
I'll have to check into this FaceBook thing. Not much time just now but maybe after next week. Thanks…
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3 years ago I had a cerebellar-labarynth incident, could not walk, took months to recover, had a wonder physical therapist. learned to walk again, quite an experience, retired early, am now considering how to go back to work, 3 years of living with my kids, my wife did not desert me, yes not being able to walk teaches you many things about yourself, your loved ones, the rest of the world. Augie
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much of cure of any stress or circumstance is to just keep going and not give in or up. You were the first to be my friend on this network, got much support from you. I have recently joined facebook, a very interesting social network. Never was into chat, IM or text messaging, but with facebook you find friends and family you think had dropped off the face of the world all the way back to childhood, tho people our age are harder to find, I found one classmate from high school, tho she has not answered yet. and several others, I think many people may not check their email for a week or longer. I guess I should now change my username to augie60, the original 48 was my birthyear but it got lost in the ether. Augie
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long time no contact, are you still active with your conferences? lots of water under the dam on this end, still ongoing issues with our daughter, divorce, legal issues, custody issues with grandkids, co-leasing with daughter and wife. found a new church, messianic congregation, living in Atlanta metro area or just outside it on the north. near the mountains. the fall leaves are fantastic, the brisk air now is invigorating, live in a nice gated apt community, see the grands every other weekend. even tho there is much stress helping our daughter there is hope
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Thanks for the idea - no I didn't know that - but I'll keep it in mind. Thanks.
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Wow 3 breaks in your ankle! Sorry to hear it. I'll try to write more later about what I've been doing. I met someone and think I am learning about being in a relationship (not much, only 4 or 5 times together) but its something. Bill NVcountryboy
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Close Asperger Syndrome
Glad to find this support. I am married to a man with Asperger's Syndrome - high functioning. He's VP of a company (engineer - naturally) and very bright. However, the relationship has many struggles. I deal with them the best I can and have found that working on my own self worth is critical. It's one day at a time - some better than others. My brother has Aspergers as well. However, it took me years to realize that my husband had it also.
Close Anger Management
I was raised around anger. My father had a rage disorder and was abusive. I now have an adult daughter who has a similar view on life. She doesn't have a lot of friends but has a family. I appear to be the one that she dislikes the most and blames me for her unhappiness. She'll go back 5 minutes or 50 years to tell me how I make her angry. I accept this and know there's not much I can do. I am only sorry she's so angry. No mother wants that for her child. I welcome any insights.
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