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  • About Me

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    freedomcanhappen

    Female, 36, Married
    Nampa, ID, USA
    Member since July 28, 2008

    • About Me

      I am an artist, wife, a step-mom, a friend and . . . I love life now. I am thankful for being healthy and living a full life today. I have been through a lot in my life. And also live today to say that despite all of the negative stuff, I not only survived but I thrive. I know that I am a miracle that I deserve more than mere existence breathing. Everyone does. You out there are all miracles. and I hope for my experience strength and hope can help others.

      I am an artist, wife, a step-mom, a friend and . . . I love life now. I am thankful for being healthy and living a full life today. I have been through a lot in my life. And also live today to say that despite all of the negative stuff, I not only survived but I thrive. I know that I am a miracle that I deserve more than mere existence breathing. Everyone does. You out there are all miracles. and I hope for my experience strength and hope can help others.

    • Website

      http://connieksalesart.synthasite.com

    • Interests

      I love drumming circles, meditation, my art, camping, reading, writing, and goofing off with my husband. As a new step mom, I love being a mom! I am not able to have kids of my own (by birth) and I am very happy to have the chance to be a positive force in my step daughters life. I enjoy being able to give back what I have recieved.

      I love drumming circles, meditation, my art, camping, reading, writing, and goofing off with my husband.

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    • Get Well Soon!

      From peanutzz October 13

      Wow Connie sorry to hear you went to the ER. What was it that was so scary? Are you OK now? The assembly was AWESOME, sorry you missed it. I'm doing pretty good, no complaints today. Same ole same ole. Still buried neck deep in AA service and flying a lot. Hope I don't have to wait til the Spring Assembly to meet you. xoxo

    • Little Love

      From peanutzz October 13

      Dang with all the craziness of the assembly I totally forgot to ask if you were still coming! Did you come? And if you did I'll be double mad that I didn't get to see you. xo

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      From naimalove October 5

      ty 4 ur words of encouragement

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      From HighlandRose October 3

      Thanks for the hug, how is your weekend going?

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      From Yazzz October 3

      well thanks.... im trying really hard....

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  • Goals

    824 days sober. Last update Oct 13, 09
  • Support Groups

    • Close Cervical Cancer

      In April of 2008 i was diagnosed with cervical cancer. had a radical hysterectomy and fortunately didn't have to have chemo or radiation. I now of course can't have kids and it saddens me at times. However, I have a very full life. Currently I am experiencing some difficulty as a result of a minor complication from surgery but I believe it will be okay.

      Treatments

      Hysterectomy Working / Worked
      It was traumatic. I became very saddened. I can't have kids of my own. I had a miscarriage when i was seventeen so I am grieving the loss. especially since i just got married.
    • Close Eating Disorders
      Type: Anorexia

      I began restricting and having strict rules about food when i was about 10 and was fully into my ED by 12. In my late 20's I lived a short stint relatively okay and then went into bulimia and anorexia again. Today, one day at a time, I live in recovery and remain happy and stable.

      Treatments

      Dietitian Consult Not Working
      Didn't do a thing to help me
      Group Therapy Not Working
      didn't work for me
      Lexapro Not Working
      medications in general in the past were all wrong.
      Overeaters Anonymous (OA) Somewhat Helpful
      The 12 step program in general works for me, although I do not go to OA much anymore, I still work in my AA program diligently.
      Paxil Not Working
      didn't work for me
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      This helps. I have been using EMDR and wow what a difference in how I respond to life stressers
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      I never thought it would work however, I never used this source properly or fully. I trust in God working through people now, and am finding more love and support and acceptance then I ever thought possible
    • Open Alcoholism

      Treatments

      12 Step Program Working / Worked
      8-7-07 was my first day of sobriety and i enter aa and here I am. sober for today
      AA Meetings Working / Worked
      i got a sponsor and i work the 12 steps. i trust in God clean house and help others.
      Al-Anon Working / Worked
      helped get me where I am today
    • Open Multiple Personalities

      in 1995 i was diagnosed DID. went through treatment that I ran from in the end. because i got worse not better. In 07, I got sober and to my surprise, DID followed me into sobriety. I didn't like it. However, Today, I live in a collective, integrated state. Not through any kind of forced integration process but in how I live. I never knew life could be so wonderful.

      Treatments

      EMDR Working / Worked
      This was an amazing process. Hard but the more I worked through the more able to handle more of life the more I choose healthy practises. Now my brain can do it on its own. I can feel a weirdness come over me of some sort and my brain automatically shifts and I am no longer feeling weird. I can handle the grocery store today. I like to cook. Things I never thought possible
    • Open Home Schooling

      My step daughter is asking to be homeschooled. I want to learn more and how tos, help her to make an informed decision about her education.

    • Open Homeschooling

      step daughter asking to be homeschooled. seeking more information.

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