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Alybaba
Female, 38, OH
"yay...I'm back!"
4:02pm, May 11, 2009
Would you consider this emotional abuse? Mood
Saturday, February 28, 2009 | A Call For Help story

My mom, whom I love very, very much and would do anything for, can sometimes be a bit mean. It's only when she's really angry at me about something, that she berates me by saying really awful things. I know they're only words, but God, they cut to the depth of my soul. She has been this way since I was in high school and I don't think it's normal. I have NEVER seen or heard my husband's mom say anything mean or nasty to him. I just want to know if it's normal for my mom to be this way. My husband always tells me how mean she is to me. It's so pathetic, because I have dreams in which my mom hates me. HATES ME! Maybe she really does. Let's see, when we've had arguments in the past, she has said things like....... you are worthless.... I don't know how your husband puts up with you..... I'll cut your heart out and feed it to you.....you are no good.....you don't get off your fat ass to do anything.....you never do anything for me....and on and on. When I lived at home with her, the arguments were horrible and the things she would say to me.I don't know how many tears I have shed because of her words.  There are 5 other siblings but I'm the only one who gets treated like this. I'm the ONLY one who goes to her Dr.s' appointments with her, takes her to the airport, has been there for her every day for the past 37 years! Innocent Whatever. I guess it is what it is.

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  1. AngelEyezz

    Hi aly

    ~ YES ~ it is mental/emotional abuse .... dont allow it to happen .... she is doing it because you are letting her.

    Angel xx


    AngelEyezz

  2. Alybaba

    Thanks so much for commenting! I know I let her do it to me. I have never confronted her or aksed her why.


    Alybaba

  3. soultosoul

    you cant allow yourself to be treated like this, you cant change how your mother behaves but you can change what you are willing to accept, this is very unhealthy for you, you KNOW you deserve better, would you ever treat a kid of your own like this, please dont allow it to continue, speak to your mum, tell her how you feel remind her shes the mother and meant to be the role model, if she is not able or willing to change its her loss, x


    soultosoul

  4. Inneedifsupport

    Yes it is mental abuse. I too am suffering the consequences of this from my mother, she used to call me evil and sadistic as a teenager and it still rings in my ears at 38, among many more hap hazard lashing comments ........I feel for you but it wont stop until you stop allowing it. Believe me I know its not easy......I am trying too .....love and hugs xx


    Inneedifsupport

Meaning of color and your Birthday Mood
Thursday, February 26, 2009 | A Positive story

Meaning of color and your Birthday

 

This is fun so see what happens, but do not cheat... 


Meaning of color & your Birthday
 
Don't cheat,
 
If you are honest, this tells the truth. It's pretty good. Write your answers on a piece of paper,
and NO cheating!! The answers are at the bottom.     
    
    

1. Which is your favorite color out of: red , 
black blue green , or yellow   
 
2. Your first initial?      
 
 3. Your month of birth?     
 
 4. Which color do you like more, black or white?      

5. Name of a person of the same sex as yours.    
    

6. Your favorite number? 
 
 
7. Do you like Flying or Driving more?       
 
 8. Do you like a lake or the ocean more?     
 
 9. Write down a wish (a realistic one).         

When you're done, scroll down. (Don't cheat!)     
    
    
      
 
 
 

Answers 

1. If you choose: 
Red - You are alert and your life is full of love. 
Black
 - You are conservative and aggressive. 
Green - Your soul is relaxed and you are laid back. 
Blue- You u are spontaneous and love kisses and affection from the ones you love. 
Yellow - You are a very happy person and give good advice to those who are down.. 

2. If your initial is: 
A-K You have a lot of love and friendships in your life. 
L-R You try to enjoy your life to the maximum & your love life is soon to blossom. 
S-Z You like to help others and your future love life looks very good.. 

3. If you were born in: 
Jan-Mar: The year will go very well for you and you will discover that you fall in love with someone totally unexpected. 
April-June: You will have a strong love relationship that will not last long but the memories will last forever. 
July-Sep: You will have a great year and will experience a major life-changing experience for the good. 
Oct-Dec: Your love life will not be great, but eventually you will find your soul mate. 

4.. If you chose: 
Black: Your life will take on a different direction, it will seem hard at the time but will be the best thing for you, and you will be glad for the change. 
White: You will have a friend who completely confides in you and would do anything for you, but you may not realize it. 

5. This person is your best friend. 

6 This is how many close friends you have in your lifetime. 

7.. If you chose: 
Flying: You like adventure. 
Driving: You are a laid back person.. 

8.. If you chose: 
Lake : You are loyal to your friends and your lover and are very reserved. 
Ocean: You are spontaneous and like to please people. 

9. This wish will come true only if you send this to five people in one hour.. Send it to ten people, and it will come true before your next birthday

 

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  1. universe

    This was fun
    thanks for sharing!!!
    hugs, Ida.


    universe

My cure for depression Mood
Thursday, February 26, 2009 | An Educational story

I dealt with depression, off and on, about 9 years ago. I did some research online, and found out that sometimes people who are depressed are deficient in vitamins B12 and folic acid. I started taking both supplements and my depression disappeared. The B12 has to be the sublingual (put it under your tongue) form of methylcobalamin. I order mine from Life Extension.com. I take !mg. I HAVE NOT HAD A DAY OF DEPRESSION IN 9 YEARS!Tongue out

 

Also, for the anxiety, I used to take Inositol in powder form. It really did help. I took about 14 grams a day. 

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  1. universe

    Thanks for sharing
    this helpful information.
    I have a question did you
    consult your doctor before
    taking it and was there any
    side effects? hugs, Ida.


    universe

  2. Alybaba

    No, I didn't consult my doctor before I started taking the vitamins. I actually found really good information about depression, B12 and folic acid online. The inositol was helpful for the anxiety but I have stopped taking it b/c now I'm on a beta blocker. If you try the combo. of B12 and folic acid, and hope you also have great success!


    Alybaba


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