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I understand where you are coming from. i am in the same space right now. I find it very hard if not impossible to get out of bed and when I do I stay in the same clothes for days. I mean, I don't do anything, I don't go anywhere, so why change. I undestand the finacial thing too. Even if i wanted to go somewhere or do something i couldn't because we have no money. Our roof is falling in, our washer broke and we were without hot water for more than 6 months. we also have no heat because our furnace it broken. Now we are having problems with our only car. My husband needs it to go to work, so if it breaks down things will only get 10 times worse if that is possible. I am trying my 3rd different depression meds in 2 months because none of them seem to work. I feel like telling the Dr. no how can it work, it doesn't change anything. All I can do is get up every day and put one foot in front of the other. I try telling myself that I should remember how much things can change and how different things were 10 years ago and that things will be much different 10 years from now then they are. i hope it is for the better. I have no real advice to offer, I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone and to keep trudging on. (((HUGGS)))

You are not a waste of space Tammy. You are a loving friend that I am very proud, happy and blessed to know. Even if you can't get anything for Christmas your family is blessed to have you as their mom and we are all lucky to know you. You are doing your best and this is all you can do. I know that your kids are giving you a lot of pressure with their wishes but they may not be able to get this at this time, this does not mean they will never get things. Your pets are lucky too and I believe you are the same person you used to be but only better because you are learning so much. Please don't feel you are a waste of a person. You are a very good person. I love ya. I hope you will be able to do something very nice for Thanksgiving.

I pray that you will be ok and you will know you are good and you are a blessing. Please don't feel like you are not. You are amazing even with what you go through you still are an inspiration and help people.

I can understand where you're coming from in regards to the depression, though I don't know what I would do with the added stress of children. Please know that I sincerely hope things get better for you. I am not religious, but I have always appreciated the generosity of those who are, and actually practice what they preach. I know that many Catholic churches extend help to those in need, and I assume that other branches must as well. They usually help regardless of one's affiliation with the church, or whether one believes or not, so I would seek their help for gifts for your children, or food stuff. They just may come through. Best wishes.

It's great for you to keep a positive attitude under the circumstances! One day at a time is so true...
Hope you get rid of the "bugs" around the house soon. I know they all feel so bad and that makes a mamma feel much worse for them.
You are all in my prayers!

Hey Tammy, I love fall but i hate the colds and flu associated with it. It's hard when kids get sick, but your doing what you have to. Your a great mom and friend! I'm wishing you and your family good health. One thing that can get through hard times is togetherness with the kiddos, it's nothing like doing something together, even if it's to bake delicious cookies, or a yummy meal. I've learned growing up that it wasn't the material things that i had or wanted that made good memories, it's all the times that i had with my parents. Take care! (((((((hugs)))))))

Dear Tammy, I am so sorry that you are suffrering with this. I know that you care very much about your family and pets and you are doing everything you can to help them and be there for them. You are a very brave and caring soul and you are in my heart. I hope that you and your children will feel better. Much love and hugs to you. Hugs.

sorry but ur out of order to asked for advise i i gave u it cat flu can kill they must go to vets

Dear Tammy, I am really sorry you are going through all of this. Some people are not that understanding and they can hurt you. It isn't nice of people to judge you when you are trying to do a good job, I see this and if others do not then they are not being nice to you and I am very sorry about that. You know I am always on your side and think that you are a very good friend, person and I know you are doing your best and you have a very big heart so please do not let anyone hurt you. I am always on your side. Big hugs and lots of love.

Sorry to hear about this. I think you are doing something great. It shows you have a compassionate heart. I hate people who just dump animals on the side of the road and don't even think nothing of it. It breaks my heart to see that. I'm glad there are people like you who care. I too lost a dog when he got very sick. I feel awful but had no money to take him to a vet and some of these vets want all the money up front. I know you are trying your best and so understand. All I could do is make him feel comfortable. It has been about 4 years since he is gone but still miss him terribly. Yes, it does suck when you are not in a position to help them but at least you are there trying. Circumstances happen and you have to make the best of it and so I understand what your saying.Hugs.

You have so much love in you. Don't let this person's comments bring you down. The world is a better place because of you. I love animals and almost envy your ability to take in the hurt and vulnerable ones. Hugs.

Tammy who ever told you that is a BUZZARD! A FUCKINBG HURTFUL SHAMEFUL PIECE OF SH#@@$@%$$!!!!!! You are one of the most caring individuals I have ever had the pleasure to meet! You obviously asked for some CONSTRUCTIVE ADVICE and to be told that by a supposed animal lover wellll she should be made to give up HER animals!!!!!!!!!

Awww Tammy that person had no right to make bad comments about you.....What ever happened to this being a support site....more and more i see ppl on here bashing others,,,i've dealt with a few like that also....thank goodness there are plenty of good ppl on here like yourself to out weigh the bad. Pay no mind to the foolishness you know and your friends know how good of a person you are ((((((((((((hugs))))))))))

You keep saving those animals. It is better they have a chance with you then die alone and unloved. You do what you can and the rest you leave to God. It is the fault of the person who left the animal to die in the first place. You are a Godsend!!!

I agree Tammy...some people need to think less with there a$$es and more with their brains UGH sorry, but U can't let the remarks of a big Ole Terd head get to you hon :)

I think you're a wonderful animal lover! What would all of those animals have done with out you?!!! You've given so much of yourself and now when you don't have as much to give you are still giving the best you can!! I'm sorry I'm a little late reading this journal entry, but I'm glad I did...you are an somebody very special to do what you do for these animals!!