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  • About Me

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    carasmom

    Female, 53
    Ramble Lane, LA, USA
    Member since November 21, 2006

    • About Me

      I'm married to a wonderful man. He's not perfect and neither am I so that makes us a perfect match. I'm a mother of 2 Cara and John... Cara died Oct 30, 2006, She is still my child, I am still her mama... John you know you're my favorite son... *Smile* I am grandma to 5... T'Ben, Elizabeth, Jonathan, Logan and Gabby... that's from oldest to youngest... so no arguing why your name isn't first... I feel very blessed to love and be loved by all my family... On earth and in heaven...

      I'm married to a wonderful man. He's not perfect and neither am I so that makes us a perfect match. I'm a mother of 2 Cara and John... Cara died Oct 30, 2006, She is still my child, I am still her mama... John you know you're my favorite son... *Smile* I am grandma to 5... T'Ben, Elizabeth, Jonathan, Logan and Gabby... that's from oldest to youngest... so no arguing why your name isn't first... I feel very blessed to love and be loved by all my family... On earth and in heaven...

    • Interests

      Family, Family, Family, people, changing things if I can, Music, musicals, live theater, pinochle, reading

      Family, Family, Family, people, changing things if I can, Music, musicals, live theater, pinochle, reading

  • Recent Activity

    Recently:

    • 2 journal posts, 2 photo uploads, 1 hug received, 1 hug given

    Yesterday

    • carasmom wrote a journal entry: "Flu Update" 9:04am

      "FLU UPDATE " What is the difference between Bird Flu and Swine Flu? For bird flu you need…  
    • carasmom posted a new photo 9:02am

    Friday

  • Journal

    • "Flu Update"

      Mood November 24, 2009 9:04am

      "FLU UPDATE "  

       What is the difference between Bird Flu and Swine Flu? For bird flu you need tweetment and for swine flu you …

    • UHHHH.... Vision Problems...

      Mood November 20, 2009 5:30pm

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      A woman calls her boss one morning and tells him that she is staying home because she is not feeling well.

       

      "So, what's the matter?" he asks."I have a case of anal glaucoma," she says in a weak voice.

      " And what the hell is anal glaucoma?" "I just can't see my ass coming into work today."

    • Somehow, Someday, Somewhere

      Mood November 12, 2009 9:13pm

      A song has been running through my head... the words give me hope... 

       

      There's a place for usA time and place for usHold my hand and …

    • I Love To Smell The Rain

      Mood November 9, 2009 5:18pm

      A cold March wind danced around the dead of night in Dallas as the doctor walked into the small hospital room of Diana Blessing. She was still groggy …

    • Open Up Your Mouth And Remove All Doubt

      Mood November 4, 2009 1:23pm

      Okay... these are old... You may have already read them... but I just couldn't resist... they're still funny...

       

       

      These are from a …

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    • Shout Out

      From Rebeka56 Friday

      Sorry My friend I have to holler, since we live so far away, I just want to wish you and wonderful week-end my friend. Smile!

    • Thanks

      From Rebeka56 November 17

      Thank you, for stopping by to read and comment onto my journal...

    • Ray of Sunshine

      From ihart November 14

      Hi Elissa,
      Thinking about you and wanted to say hi. How is Richard doing? Hope you have a calm weekend. Hugs, Inga

    • Hug

      From comet October 30

      Hi Elissa, I just read your journal entry and wanted to thank you for sharing the story and I will try to remember that they are in another place where there is no more pain or sorrow. Until we can see our children again I will endure this pain that I feel and remember them for who they were.
      In faith hope and love, Pam Elvin's mom

    • Hug

      From tomtom October 30

      My thoughts and prayers are with you today as we remembre Cara. Hugs, Pat

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Bereavement
      Type: Loss of a Child

      My daughter Cara died October 30, 2006 and its rough. Cara's death was an accident... but it seems it was inevitable... Cara's life the last few months was controlled by her addiction... and it was like that final phone call was going to come... no matter how hard we tried... Its been hell...

      Treatments

      Crying Somewhat Helpful
      I cry and cry.... the tears are always there waiting to spill over... Nothing will ever erase the pain but time is easing it...
      Getting Angry Somewhat Helpful
      sometimes to ease the pain you have to get mad...
      Grief Counseling Somewhat Helpful
      Was unalbe to keep going and its very hard going it alone... Cest la vie
      Keeping Busy Somewhat Helpful
      Writing, redirecting my thoughts, trying to count my blessings...
      Prayer Somewhat Helpful
      I try to pray but have become estranged from my church... I locked myself inside my home with my pain and my anger... Now I'm trying to get out...
      Reading Somewhat Helpful
      Sometimes I can't seem to be distracted but sometimes I can.... and that's mainly what I have to do...
      Remembering Somewhat Helpful
      Its a two edged sword.... sometimes its good... sometimes I end up crying helplessly....
      Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful
      Just knowing they love me helps... and needing to keep on for them because I love them... is important...
      Support Groups Somewhat Helpful
      My online support groups help a lot... Nothing will erase the pain... I think we just have to learn to live with it...
      Talking Somewhat Helpful
      Writing is my talking... and it helps...
      Time Somewhat Helpful
      As much as it can time helps...
    • Close Bipolar Disorder

      problems with depression and anxiety since my teens... I've been lucky had some great counselors & educational opportunities that allowed me to accept and stand up for myself in ways I would have never thought I could. I'm dealing with the death of my daughter and I'm not doing so hot but I have tools that I know enough now to help myself... I'm 50 now so I've lived long enough to help myself and maybe you too

    • Open Depression

      Dx bipolar... fact: I am somewhat - far worse times with depression. It can be hell made a good connection with a counselor and education doing fairly well. Since I've been unofficially encouraged to leave depression supporters I'm here... Honesty compels me to admit I suggested first maybe it wasn't the place for me... ty lightholder I followed through and removed depression supporters from my list of communities..I honestly think I can help others and myself through my experiences.

      Treatments

      Effexor Not Working
      the dr who prescribed effexor was so enthusiastic about it I found it difficult to tell him that it was one of the worst meds I'd ever taken and finally dropped it ama
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      years of counseling finally a solid connection with Ms Francis who taught me to stand up for myself she told us over and over we need to stand beside and for ourselves
      Xanax Working / Worked
      helpful on a prn basis for me
    • Open Physical & Emotional Abuse

      50 years old... memories can still hurt me. I hesitate to join this community worry... family members will be angry at me for airing family stuff. I find I want to help others more than I want to worry about those family members who might find out and be angry with me. Even though I've written some about my childhood and the abuse mostly I've kept it to myself. What happened as a child has affected every facet of my life and will continue to. I just have to work around it the best I can.

      Treatments

      Abuse Counseling Somewhat Helpful
      I function just not terribly well. I believe I had the self confidence beaten out of me years ago... and there's no fixing it.
    • Open Infidelity

      Reading the definition of infidelity some folks would say I don't belong here... but I know how one thing leads to another...

      Treatments

      Crying Too Soon to Tell
      I'm sad and I'm mad and I don't know which emotion is strongest. I saw where my husband had joined a senior partner group. read his profile... legally separated... OH???
    • Open Sexual Abuse

      Like too many kids adults took advantage of my natural need for love and approval... For years I blamed myself...

      Treatments

      Talking Working / Worked
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