Parenting is Often a Thankless Job...
October 25, 2008 9:14pm
Gosh! It's been a week since I've been on here! Whew, what a week! For starters, I hit a bump in the road w/my depressions …
TrishW 
2:37am, January 23, 2009
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About Me
TrishW
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About Me
Mom to 3 sons, ages 13, almost 14, and almost 16. I'm in a committed lesbian relationship (going on 7 years) with a wonderful womyn who accepted the added responsibility of co-parenting my 3 sons. She's the best womyn by far to enter my life, and my dream is to grow old with her by the ocean. Goddess/Great Spirit saved the best (Jess) for last! I am dx'd with fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, major depressive disorder, and hypothyroidism, along with a few other health issues. Physical pain, severe depression, and high anxiety are constant challenges in my life. My youngest son is dx'd w/Asperger Syndrome, ADHD, mood disorder (NOS) (probably will be dx'd bipolar disorder when he gets older), and major depressive disorder. Ensuring he receives necessary educational help and other services is a top priority in my life. My spiritual path includes Native American, Buddhist, New Age, and Pagan teachings and rituals, as well as teachings and practices from a variety of other alternative traditions. I love peace, hate war, and am very sad about the conditions of our world today. Blessed be.
Mom to 3 sons, ages 13, almost 14, and almost 16. I'm in a committed lesbian relationship (going on 7 years) with a wonderful womyn who accepted the added responsibility of co-parenting my 3 sons. She's the best womyn by far to enter my life, and my dream is to grow old with her by the ocean. Goddess/Great Spirit saved the best (Jess) for last! I am dx'd with fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, major depressive disorder, and hypothyroidism, along with a few other health issues. Physical pain, severe depression,
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Interests
My passions in life, besides my 3 wonderful & handsome sons and my beautiful, precious partner, include her 6 granddaughters (especially the 4-year old & her baby sister); her 3 grown sons & their partners/spouses; our 4-legged animal companions/family members (2 canine and 4 feline fur-babies); creative writing; reading; photography; listening to music; re-learning to play guitar; Mother Nature; advocating for special ed svcs for our youngest son and other special kids; advocating for marriage equality (Yay! we won in California May 15, 2008!); exploring earth changes; & traveling my spiritual path. I also love watching sports on TV - probably because I can no longer participate in sports myself. I love walking & need to do more of it, & I love swimming. I have lots of other pursuits, & always welcome new interests as they spontaneously come into my life - too many to list. Namaste.
My passions in life, besides my 3 wonderful & handsome sons and my beautiful, precious partner, include
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Journal
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Road Trip
October 18, 2008 12:39am
Today was road-trip day - - taking Ryan to Cotati to connect w/Kim. Kevin went too but Robert chose to stay home for the weekend. I got …
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TA and Board Meeting Day
October 16, 2008 11:08pm
Today has been one of those days where I began early and ended late. In between, I managed to carve out a couple of hours of "nap" …
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For the Life (and Future) of Ryan
October 14, 2008 10:26pm
Fatigue is the foundation of my life these days. At least I'm aware that it stems from lack of enough - and lack of deep - sleep most of …
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Hugbook
See You Later
Miss you so much my sister - I know we'll see each other again but it's lonely here without you. Stay close - we still need your wisdom and your love.
Flower
Precious Trish,
Today is the one year anniversary of your passing. I still miss you every day. I will never forget you my sweet Boo. I am truly grateful for all you gave, all you shared & taught me & the kids. Most of all, how you loved us all with such patience & dedication.
I will never forget you........So many Blessings you shared with all you knew & met. So, Until we "meet again" I will treasure & Love you Always, Jess
Hug
You have gone a year today, but I feel your presence in my life so strongly. You continue to be my friend, my soul sister, my teacher. I love and miss you so very much. Always, Jen
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Hug
You have gone a year today, but I feel your presence in my life so strongly. You continue to be my friend, my soul sister, my teacher. I love and miss you so very much. Always, Jen
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Little Love
Boo, I miss you so much!!!!!!! Its been almost a year now and nothing or no one takes your place. Not that they could or I'd try to let anyone! It seems the longer yr. gone from earth The more i cherish all the memories and ALL you shared with me and taught me......Thanks my love, I will treasure you forever!!!!!!!! Love always, Jess
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Support Groups
Close Adoption
Type: Open AdoptionAll 3 of my sons are adopted. Sometimes we bump into issues unique to adoption-built families.
Close Autism / Autism Spectrum
My youngest son is on the spectrum. We face many challenges, celebrate many successes, and have many spiritual lessons to learn on our path.
Open Fibromyalgia
I was dx'd in 2000 and had to medically retire in 2001. My partner has been challenged by CFS/FMS for more than 20 years.
Open Bipolar Disorder
My youngest son has been dx'd w/a mood disorder (unspecified) for 6+ years. His pdoc has only recently begun talking in specific terms of bipolar. My partner is also dx'd w/bipolar.
Open Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionI've been depressed all my life - since early childhood. A year ago a saw a new pdoc who put me on a mood stabilizer - the 1st time in my life - now for the 1st time in my life, I experience NO depression and NO anxiety more and more.
Treatments
- Cymbalta Working / Worked
- Recently increased to 120mg/day-definitely helps-can't tell if it also helos fibro pain or not
- Elavil Somewhat Helpful
- Worked for a while but hangover was bad
- Meditation Working / Worked
- great way to calm my spirit and reduce anxiety - need to do more of it
- Paxil Not Working
- worked in beginning - took for years - stopped working
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- need to do this more - it's useful for me
- Prozac Not Working
- 1is antidepressant I was ever put on - worked initially but stopped after a while
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- therapy is a great resource for me - talking thru my issues helps me find solutions
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- friend yes - family has never been very supportive re: my hhealth issues
- Trazodone Working / Worked
- 1st ed that truly helps me sleep thru the night w/out a hang-over the next AM - works great so far
- Wellbutrin Working / Worked
- I use this WITH Cymbalta - the combo works well for me - wasn't strong enough by itself
- Writing Working / Worked
- I;m an avid journaler - love it!
Open Gay Parenting
TrishW hasn’t entered any details for this support group.Open Smoking Addiction & Recovery
became smoke-free 07-07-07 - my second go-round - this time it's for life!
Treatments
- Cold Turkey Working / Worked
- My partner and I quit same day cold turkey
- Support Groups Working / Worked
- DS smoking addiction community VERY helpful and supportive
- Wellbutrin Working / Worked
- I take this for my clinical depression - don't know if it helped my 'quit" or not.
- Willpower Working / Worked
- a definite plus for me - I say I'm going to do it, i do it.
Open Asperger Syndrome
My youngest son is specifically dx'd w/Asperger Syndrome - on the Autism spectrum. My partner exhibits some AS symptoms, as does her youngest (grown) son.
Treatments
- Concerta Working / Worked
- My son took this for about 3+/- years - worked well in beginning - effectiveness wore off
Open Parenting Teenagers (12-18)
TrishW hasn’t entered any details for this support group.Open Lesbian Relationship Challenges
My partner and I have been together now for over 6 years. As with hetero relationships, we have our share of challenges. We live in a small rural community - although very alternative, still hard to connect with other lesbian couples. Isolation is probably our greatest challenge.
Open Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
TrishW hasn’t entered any details for this support group.Open Healthy Relationships
TrishW hasn’t entered any details for this support group.Open Anxiety
I struggle w/alot of anxiety on a daily basis and have for many years - perhaps all my life. My anxiety ges hand-in-hand w/my major depressive disorder.
Treatments
- Meditation Working / Worked
- Paxil Not Working
- Took it for many years but it stopped working
- Trazodone Working / Worked
- I take this every night for insomnia.
- Xanax Working / Worked
- I've taken Xanax in the past and still do occasionally.
Open Anxiety Disorders in Children
My youngest son shows alot of signs of anxiety and depression. He will be 13 in August. Since I also have anxiety and depression, I would like to find ways to help my son - I fear my own issues influence his.
Open Parents of Children with ADHD
My youngest son is dx'd ADHD, Asperger Syndrome, mood disorder (unspecified)(bipolar?), anxiety/depression. So many of his behaviors are a combo of all or any of his health issues. He's challengeing, and I love him dearly!!!
Open Bipolar Disorder - Teen
My youngest son is dx'd with Asperger Syndrome, ADHD, clinical depression, and mood disorder (NOS). My partner and I have believed since he was the age of 7 that, rather than ADHD, he has bipolar disorder. I've joined this community in hopes of sharing our experiences and learning from others' experiences so I might be a better mother to this wonderful, gifted, sensitive, spiritual old soul who has chosen to enter this world as my son.
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