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  • About Me

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    Katt1970

    Female, 39, Divorced
    USA
    Member since June 19

    • About Me

      I am recently divorced. Spent the last 2 1/2 years in a physical and emotionally abusive relationship. Now, I'm trying to pick up the pieces of my life. I don't have any children, unless you count my four cats, 1 bird and a dog, which I do. I have a niece that I couldn't love more if she were my child. I'm just looking for peace and tranquility in my life.

      I am recently divorced. Spent the last 2 1/2 years in a physical and emotionally abusive relationship. Now, I'm trying to pick up the pieces of my life. I don't have any children, unless you count my four cats, 1 bird and a dog, which I do. I have a niece that I couldn't love more if she were my child. I'm just looking for peace and tranquility in my life.

    • Interests

      I enjoy music of all types, especially rock and roll. Bob Seger is THE MAN...he speaks to my soul. I am an animal lover through and through. I love reading, spending time with my family and friends and trying to make my life as wonderful as it can be.

      I enjoy music of all types, especially rock and roll. Bob Seger is THE MAN...he speaks to my soul. I

  • Recent Activity

    Recently:

    • 7 journal comments, 5 hugs received, 3 journal posts, 2 hugs given

    Yesterday

    • Katt1970 gave LavenderMoon a prayer 5:50pm

      I feel for you Dee! I don't know how you can still have contact with him and not be a total basket case.…  
    • Katt1970 gave LavenderMoon a prayer 5:49pm

      I feel for you Dee! I don't know how you can still have contact with him and not be a total basket case.…  
    • Katt1970 wrote a journal entry: Yippee!!! 5:12pm

      Today is his birthday! Yee freakin haw! It's posted all over Myspace that his sister is having a…  

    Friday

    • Katt1970 commented on their journal entry Professional Help 11:39pm

      Thx Dee! I will check this out!…  
    • Katt1970 commented on their journal entry The daily grind... 11:39pm

      Thx Silent.. I'm sure things will slow down soon. We had a clerk quit a few weeks ago and at first they…  
  • Journal

    • Yippee!!!

      Mood November 7, 2009 5:12pm

      Today is his birthday! Yee freakin haw! It's posted all over Myspace that his sister is having a party for him tonight! Way to help your …

    • The daily grind...

      Mood November 6, 2009 8:07pm

      I am mentally and physically exhausted. Lots of work and over-time, which will help me get out of the financial jam I'm in, but gee...I would …

    • Professional Help

      Mood November 5, 2009 8:29pm

      I think it's time I really considered getting some professional help...counseling...whatever it takes. The depression seems to be getting worse. …

    • Sorry!

      Mood November 1, 2009 10:24pm

      Hmm...I'm sorry that you cry over the loss of me when you are sober. That is too bad for you. Does it hurt? Does it make you feel like you're …

    • How could I have ever loved you?

      Mood October 30, 2009 11:01pm

      OMG! I saw his younger sister today. I've not had much contact with her since he got out of jail a few weeks ago. I feel sorry for her, …

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    • Hug

      From LavenderMoon Yesterday

      Thanks for the response Katt. I am attempting to limit contact. I only wish I could just tell him to take a flying leap and be done forever.

      Glad to see that you are in a good mood about your ex's bday. Too bad so sad, lets all cry a little for him. Jerk. Sorry.

      Take care of yourself and I will talk again soon. Just back from 10 hour day and need to eat something today.

      hugs

    • Ray of Sunshine

      From trisha9054 Friday

      It makes me happy that you felt peace when reading MY FARM. It was a wonderfully beautiful day and I'm glad I could share it with you.

    • I’m With You

      From Vicky12 Friday

      I am not sure why things are so bad this year. I know that it's all for a reason. I am enjoying my freedom and I am excited with my new life.
      Just hung up with my ex we are going to be talking for awhile while our son is growing about insurance shools and what not. Stuff he's never given a second thought because I was doing it all.
      HE said he has to go to work tomorrow, he hates working especially on weekends and now that I am out of work I wonder if he resents me even more.

      Counseling is really important. Start looking for a good counselor now, the good ones are sometimes difficult to find or get appointment for. I would ask for a counselor specializing in alcohol addiction, that's crucial or your stories will fly over. If I had gone to this counselor years ago I wouldn't have married him at all. i saw a woman that just did not care and had nothing to say so I stopped going after 3 times. I have been going to A. since the day my husband left the house. she works with alcoholics and all people families that have had contact with the problem. You are also brave and strong and have to recognize that you are very noble and true that's why you hurt so bad, you can't find reciprocation with addicts. I have talked to G 3 times today his mood was different each time.
      Can't wait for my new life to start, hopefully a grat job is in the future.

    • Prayer

      From Vicky12 Friday

      Dear Katt
      Keep the faith. Realize that things will happen out of your control always, but it doesn't mean the world is ending. I know this because I have been through a lot of life changing events even only at 32 years old.
      I have to say that counseling with the right therapist has made me think differently about my situation, about my choices and discover my powers within. I encourage you to look into it now and not wait , Holidays tend to make things worse.

      You have a lot of friends here, but talking in person with a professional is different in my experience and will validate your feelins which is important for the moving on part. It could take you a while to get there but think of the benefits. What wouldn't you give right now to feel better and move on instead of cry over the creep you love and hate at the same time? If my therapist wasn't there helping me through the emotional rollercoster I might be back with him hating my days or just be really depressed and yelling at everyone all the time. I know he is not the worst man but i sure wouldn't want to be around him anymore. I am looking for a different life all together. Best wishes to you Katt




    • High Five

      From EagleMom Wednesday

      A lesson that should be taught in all schools . . And colleges

      Back in September, on the first day of school, Martha Cothren, a social studies school teacher at Robinson High School, did something not to be forgotten. On the first day of school, with the permission of the school superintendent, the principal and the building supervisor, she removed all of the desks out of her classroom.

      When the first period kids entered the room they discovered that there were no desks.

      'Ms.. Cothren, where're our desks?'

      She replied, 'You can't have a desk until you tell me how you earn the right to sit at a desk.'

      They thought, 'Well, maybe it's our grades.'

      'No,' she said.

      'Maybe it's our behavior.'

      She told them, 'No, it's not even your behavior.'

      And so, they came and went, the first period, second period, third period. Still no desks in the classroom.

      By early afternoon television news crews had started gathering in Ms.Cothren's classroom to report about this crazy teacher who had taken all the desks out of her room.

      The final period of the day came and as the puzzled students found seats on the floor of the deskless classroom, Martha Cothren said, 'Throughout the day no one has been able to tell me just what he/she has done to earn the right to sit at the desks that are ordinarily found in this classroom. Now I am going to tell you.'

      At this point, Martha Cothren went over to the door of her classroom and opened it.

      Twenty-seven (27) War Veterans, all in uniforms, walked into that classroom, each one carrying a school desk. The Vets began placing the school desks in rows, and then they would walk over and stand alongside the wall... By the time the last soldier had set the final desk in place those kids started to understand, perhaps for the first time in their lives, just how the right to sit at those desks had been earned..

      Martha said, 'You didn't earn the right to sit at these desks. These heroes did it for you. They placed the desks here for you. Now, it's up to you to sit in them. It is your responsibility to learn, to be good students, to be good citizens. They paid the price so that you could have the freedom to get an education. Don't ever forget it.'

      By the way, this is a true story.

      Please consider passing this along so others won't forget that the freedoms we have in this great country were earned by War Veterans.

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Physical & Emotional Abuse

      I'm looking for support from others beside my family and close friends. They don't seem to understand why I seem to be having trouble moving forward.

      Treatments

      Abuse Counseling Not Working
      I guess it didn't work because I didn't stick with it. I was working two jobs to support myself and it got too costly.
      Divorce Working / Worked
      I was put in a position where I felt I had no other choice but to file for divorce. It's very hard to deal with emotionally. It's getting better each day.
      Forgiveness Somewhat Helpful
      I guess I've forgiven him. I realize he's sick and I don't hate him. I don't want bitterness and resentment to poison my life.
      Leave Working / Worked
      Actually, he was physically removed from our home. The first couple of weeks without him I was emotionally distraught, but I'm getting used to the peace and tranquilty.
      Talking Working / Worked
      It seems if I talk about it I don't have such big emotional break downs when I'm alone.
      Xanax Somewhat Helpful
      It helps to keep me from going into emotional overload and prevents the panicanxiety that I feel due to my current situation.
    • Close Breakups & Divorce

      I am looking for additional support, besides my family and friends to deal with my emotions after filing for divorce.

      Treatments

      Music Working / Worked
      It calms me!
      Pets Working / Worked
      My animals, 4 cats, 1 dog, and a bird are my babies. They keep me sane!
      Reading Somewhat Helpful
      I'm easily distracted right now.
      Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful
      They are all trying to help. My soon to be ex is NOT their favorite subject at the moment.
      Support Groups Working / Worked
      I'm glad I found this website! It's opened my eyes to the fact that I'm not alone.
      Talking Working / Worked
      It seems to be easing the pain. I still have my emotional moments though and probably will for awhile.
    • Open Anxiety

      I suffer from anxiety and panic attacks. Looking for addtional support to deal with this besides family and friends.

      Treatments

      Breathing Exercises Somewhat Helpful
      If I can just remember to breath.
      Lexapro Not Working
      Lexapro made me bruise very easily.
      Meditation Considering
      Tried it once, but was ridiculed for looking for an outlet to lessen the anxiety, which created more anxiety.
      Paxil Not Working
      Didn't seem to do the trick.
      Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful
      Happy thought of a peaceful future ease the anxiety some.
      Xanax Working / Worked
      It's what I I fall back on when that anxious feeling starts creeping up on me and I feel like I want to run away screaming.
    • Open Obesity

      Looking for support and encouragement to get control over my weight. I also hope to inspire others.

      Treatments

      Physical Exercise Too Soon to Tell
      Right now, it's not working for me, because I have no will to do it. When I did it before...it worked wonderfully.
    • Open Depression

      Treatments

      Celexa Working / Worked
      Effexor Working / Worked
      Lexapro Working / Worked
      Paxil Working / Worked
      Tried them all. Nothing seems to help. Lexapro make me bruise easily.
      Prozac Working / Worked
      Didn't work.
      Seroquel Working / Worked
      Didn't work.
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      Works some. There are things about my life they just don't understand though, so they don't really know how to be supportive.
      Writing Working / Worked
      Helps some. Keeps me from going completely off the edge.
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