Trying to forget the past
November 4, 2009 12:15am
For the past three years the next two months have been difficult for me. It was during these months that four years ago my life unraveled for me. It …
JennaS
12:13pm, January 21, 2009
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About Me
JennaS
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About Me
I am a new mom! Our daughter was born 10/20/08. This is the first child for my husband and me. Speaking of my husband, we have known each other since we were 14 and have been married since February 07. I am a recovering alcoholic who is over two years sober. I also have been diagnosed with PTSD. I am still learning how to manage the PTSD in my daily life, but after eight years of not being me, I am finally finding out who I am and starting to live my life the way life is to be lived. I am thirty some hours short of a degree in finance and really want to finish college, but with motherhood my priorities will be with the baby.
I am a new mom! Our daughter was born 10/20/08. This is the first child for my husband and me. Speaking of my husband, we have known each other since we were 14 and have been married since February 07. I am a recovering alcoholic who is over two years sober. I also have been diagnosed with PTSD. I am still learning how to manage the PTSD in my daily life, but after eight years of not being me, I am finally finding out who I am and starting to live my life the way life is to be lived. I am thirty
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Interests
One of my passions in life is cooking and I am very good at it. I have always had a facination with clowns and know how to do balloon art...you know...make a puppy dog out of those long skinny balloons! As a teen I assisted with several children's birthday parties in full clown makeup and costume. I also like to dance, watch football, go hiking/walking, watching movies and being a mom.
One of my passions in life is cooking and I am very good at it. I have always had a facination with clowns
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Journal
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She's walks
September 11, 2009 12:47pm
09/09/09...after weeks of waiting my almost 11 month old daughter took her first steps today. This morning I had just changed her diaper on the sofa, …
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Celebrating...Two years Sober
April 7, 2009 10:35am
Saturday April 7th, 2007 was the last time I took a drink. I was single and living with my sister. It was the morning of Friday April 6th …
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Outside Working and I'm Pooped
March 31, 2009 10:27am
We moved into a new house in November and since then we have put up with the usual winter weather which included snow and plenty of cold. So with the …
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Hugbook
Flower
Hi Jenna, things are going well. Being outside more has really helped. Things are in bloom and the grass is green. Can't ask for more than that. How's things with you and yours? Sorry I haven't been on DS more but there's just so much to do! Take care and give Lexi a big kiss for me!
Flower
thank you I forgot to mention I am 3 years clean and sober. give your family a big hug you are a lucky person. smile richard
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Flower
i'm going to plant a rose bush just for you and I'll call it Jenna! It will have red roses, wish me luck!
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Congrats
I find starting the day writing is a good way to get positive thanks and congradulations i recently celeprated 3 years clean and sober. seems we all have so much in common. for me that means i am never alone sounds like you have a good foundation remember everyday is a new beginning. i have lost to many friends to thiis illness to ever forget that .smile
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Flower
I'm finally back from 2 weeks in KC. Forgot to bring my laptop and the hotel had blocked DS so I couldn't read any journals. Good to be back. Hope you are doing well. I'm off to read journals!
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Support Groups
Close Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
I have PTSD as a result of two traumas. The first was the result of an auto accident when I was 17. My best friend who I riding with was killed. The other was a rape when I was 22. Never received proper treatment until two years ago.
Treatments
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Working / Worked
- It has changed my life. I still have a lot of work to do. But this has me going the right direction. My therapist is the best.
Close Bereavement
Type: Loss of a FriendWhen I was 17 my best friend Sarah and I were out for a drive when we were broadsided by a drunk driver. I watched her die at the scene. Eight years later I still have nightmares of that night and miss her so much.
Treatments
- Crying Somewhat Helpful
- A times I become very emotional about this event. Usually after a nightmare about the accident I will cry.
- Prayer Not Working
- I have asked Him repeatedly why this happened to her? Why was I the one that survived? I wish someday I would find peace with those two questions being answered.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- See a therapist on a regular basis. Have been diagnoised with PTSD.
Open Rape
I was sexually assulted in November 2005. I was 22 at the time. The guy I was dating at the time set the whole thing up. Became pregnant from the attack. Lost the baby two months later. Moved to another state to live with my sister and her two boys.
Treatments
- Rape Counseling Working / Worked
- It has helped keep things in focus for me. There was alot of self blame from me at first. It helped me realize it wasn't my fault.
Open Healthy Relationships
Married since February 07. We have a fantastic relationship and love each other very much. Want to start a family and would like to have a child in 2008...(I want a girl)
Treatments
Open Alcoholism
An alcoholic who is trying to recover. Been sober for two years but have those problem days when drinking seems to be the only way out.
Treatments
- AA Meetings Somewhat Helpful
- I attend meetings at least once a week if not more.
- Willpower Somewhat Helpful
- Doing it one day at a time.
Open Parenting Newborns & Infants (0-1)
My daughter was born 10/20. She is our first child.
Treatments
- Patience Working / Worked
