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    About Me

    I like to read, write, draw. I love art and books. I like to chat and i am free with most people. I like long walks, meditation, cuddles, and hugs. I love animals.

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  • Journal

    • Journal Entry for December 25, 2007

      Mood December 25, 2007 1:34pm

      I had lots of crying bouts today. I'm not sure why but everytime i think of Washington, and my mom or Donna I break down crying. After calling …

    • Journal Entry for December 25, 2007

      Mood December 25, 2007 1:24pm

      I don't understand myself, efvery time I start thinking of the past I start crying. I think it's because I have a lot of pent up emotions …

    • Journal Entry for September 30, 2007

      Mood September 30, 2007 1:14pm

      We got a new dog from my volunteer work at the grooming place. They said I could just take him home. His name is Jake and he is a pug mix breed. He …
    • Journal Entry for September 29, 2007

      Mood September 29, 2007 8:17am

      I just found a volunteer job at a pet grooming shop not to far from my house. While there I help wash the dogs, take them on walks, and clean there …
    • Journal Entry for September 21, 2007

      Mood September 21, 2007 11:44am

      Only Four In The MorningBlock out the light,Close the curtains,Lay down on my bed and cry,Its only four in the morning,The tears are pouring,Make it …

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    • Hug

      From queenvalerie October 18, 2007

      I'm feeling good today so all my friends get hugs! Val

    • Hug

      From TessG September 30, 2007

      thanks for caring.

    • Hug

      From Bleadingheart September 27, 2007

      Life is difficult and painful but keep holding on

    • I’m With You

      From queenvalerie September 9, 2007

      hang on honey, everything passes in its own time. Be strong and let us hear from you. Val

    • I’m With You

      From lostwomen September 1, 2007

      hey sweetie hang on it will get better

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Physical & Emotional Abuse

      I was physically abused by several male relatives of mine. I'll talk but only to those that warm up to me first. I have PTSD because of my abuse. My husband let me get to this site because he thought it might help.

      Treatments

      Abuse Counseling Somewhat Helpful
      My counseling was temporary and i haven't been able to attend for awhile but it was helping. The one on one talking with a therapist was helpful.
      Pets Working / Worked
      i have always depended on my animals as a stress relief. Right now we have 10 cats and one puppy.
    • Close Depression
      Type: Clinical (Major) Depression

      I have been depressed ever since my schitzophrenic breakdown in 2001

      Treatments

      Celexa Not Working
      this pill helped not at all and made me go backwards
      Meditation Working / Worked
      love to meditate
      Paxil Not Working
      horrible
      Positive Thinking Working / Worked
      works very well
      Prozac Working / Worked
      these are the pills i'm on now
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      my sphyciatrist is very nice
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      family and friends (my husband)
      Writing Working / Worked
      love to write
      Zoloft Not Working
      horrible causes stomsch pain
      Running Working / Worked
    • Open Multiple Personalities

      I have five different personalities

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