Journal Entry for November 2, 2009
November 2, 2009 12:04am
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Netti
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About Me
Netti
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About Me
I have two young grandchildren. Just completed a DV divorce after a 14 year marriage. Husband and I were business partners so now I'm starting all over. I hope to find strength, and help others through this website. I'm a good, decent person and I deserve a happy life. I'm certain that this is true of 99.99% of all the wonderful people who come here seeking help and comfort.
I have two young grandchildren. Just completed a DV divorce after a 14 year marriage. Husband and I were business partners so now I'm starting all over. I hope to find strength, and help others through this website. I'm a good, decent person and I deserve a happy life. I'm certain that this is true of 99.99% of all the wonderful people who come here seeking help and comfort.
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Life is good!
August 2, 2009 6:25pm
I'm liking my job. Doesn't pay much, but my co-workers are really nice. I like cashiering because I can touch so many people with …
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I started working last week!
July 12, 2009 3:55pm
It's only a part time, minimum wage job, but I finally got the courage to get out and join the real world!
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Life is good....
January 29, 2009 10:44am
My divorce is final! I've moved out of the family home and into a nice apartment. I no longer feel the need for counseling. I …
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suicide
November 24, 2008 2:23am
I thought I was doing so much better. I met a guy that I've fallen for. My divorce will be final in about a month. Then today …
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Hugbook
Hug
Hey glad to see you've been around a little. Hope all is well. Many hugs...
I’m With You
Just a big hug from an old friend! Hope that you are doing better today. Each day is a challenge, but you can do it! Remember where you have been. Lots of hugs! Karen
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Hug
Hey Netti, you are sounding good! Glad there you found some help....and really glad that you are doing well... ((((HUGS))))
Hug
You're a great person!! And deserve all good!! XX
High Five
i am so proud of you, well done
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Support Groups
Close Physical & Emotional Abuse
I wrote my story on here a year ago: June 15th 2007 I learned that my husband of 14 years is having an affair with a business associate. I intercepted a text message of sexual context. When I confronted him he beat me up badly. I still have a bruised sternum and traces of a black eye. Long story short, he's in really big trouble with the state and facing possible felony DV charges. We're in the middle of a nasty divorce. I wish I could fast forward one year and put all of this behind me.
Treatments
- Abuse Counseling Working / Worked
- Counseling has helped me realize that it's not my fault. No one deserves to be abused. I'm learning to respect and love myself.
- DailyStrength Working / Worked
- I check in here every day. It helps to remind me that I'm not alone.
- Divorce Working / Worked
- I filed for divorce this time. He beat me up really bad. This has to stop!
- Group Therapy Working / Worked
- I attend group therapy once a week and it is helping.
- Leave Working / Worked
- I moved in with my son and his wife until my wounds healed enough to go home. I took control of the house and got a restraining order.
- Music Working / Worked
- In group therapy they teach us to listen to soothing music to manage stress and panic attacks. It sure helps.
- Pets Working / Worked
- My cat is a great comfort to me. I pet and cuddle with her when I'm feeling low.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- I'm seeing a DV counselor once every other week. She says I have PTSD, Depression and Anxiety.
- Talking Working / Worked
- Talking to friends and family helps a lot. It gets the facts out in the open and makes it impossible to back step into the abusive relationship.
Close Back Pain
I was born with a congenital back defect, spondylolisthesis. I've had back pain most of my life. It got unbearable in my 40's. Finally went for spinal fusion after years of testing and treatments. It's taken 2-1/2 years post op but my pain is finally,COMPLETELY GONE! Thank GOD!
Treatments
- Bedrest Not Working
- For Spondylolisthesis, I found that staying as active as possible, stretching, staying limber helped more than bed rest.
- Chiropractic Adjustment Not Working
- For my condition, Spondylolisthesis, sometimes hurt more than it helped.
- Cortisone (Injection) Somewhat Helpful
- It worked wonders the first time for Spondylolisthesis. However, it masked the pain and therefore I over did myself and the pain was even worse when it wore off. Subsequent injections did very little to help.
- Flexeril Not Working
- My problem, Spondylolisthesis, was structural rather than muscular so Flexeril had no effect.
- Ibuprofen Working / Worked
- I took 4 Ibuprofen every 4 hours for years. It helped but is hard on your liver.
- Physical Therapy Somewhat Helpful
- Stretching Working / Worked
- Facet Joint Injection Working / Worked
- Horrible experience. 18 injections in my lower spine hitting the nerves between the joints. So tramatic that I had to go home and sleep! It did nothing to relieve my pain.
Open Psoriasis
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