Let me give you alittle advice. Love yourself and love what God gave you. And be happy. If you ever need to talk PM me. I'm always here for anyone to talk to. Stay positive and think positive and you will be happy. You take care. Italianmomma4ever

Having the support of my husband and a few close friends. Knowing that I have to be here to finish up some loose ends my mom left so my sister and brother can live on their own. What helps? Medication, support of friends and family, therapy, teaching, staying present and distracting myself.

That's beautiful. Glad to hear you have a great support team. It's good that your taking care of business for your family. All of the above help. Sounds like your doing everything right that helps you. I'm so happy for you. And don't forget about the cookies. Lol. They help. Lol. You take care. Italianmomma4ever

my dog. i have no one & can barely walk. but he's wonderful & has needs he cant take care of himself he's the only reason that keeps me here.

Hi reerose,
Me too. Animals give you so much love and are always happy to be with you and want to please you. Sorry to hear about not being able to walk. I'm glad you have found such comfort and support from him. They truly are your best friend. It was nice to meet you. And thank you for your comment. Italianmomma4ever

And reerose,
I sent you a friend request.

Lol. I sent you a friend request too. I guess we're meant to become friends. Thank you. Italianmomma4ever

And Secouya,
Hope your doing well and recovering fast. Take care of yourself. I'm gonna send you some risotto. Lol. Italianmomma4ever

Honestly what keeps me going. Is my husband I just wish he wasn't so quiet though but that's ok and my children. They keep me busy and on my feet and as well as my dog.

I don't know how it is around the rest of the u.s but I love the fall watching the leaves change color and fall. I love going apple picking and baking and picking out pumpkins to decorate and bake with.

And like I said when its just me on my down time I love writing poetry doing yoga and doing paintings.

Hi sweetgirl,
So you have a quiet hubby. Do you have to do all the talking? Lol. Yes I know you have kids and that's a full time job. They definitely will keep you hopping. I have a dog too. Love her so much. She is full of energy. So she keeps me going. I too love the fall season. The leaves on the trees are all starting to change colors. Very pretty. Baking and cooking I enjoy doing. It's fun to decorate and bake especially with the holidays coming. It's nice to have time for yourself. Poetry sounds beautiful, and yes I love doing yoga too. Painting would be fun too. All sounds good to me. I enjoy meditating too. Well thank you so much for your comment. And here's to Happy Fall season. Italianmomma4ever

The fact that nothing anxiety-related has killed me yet. I know I'll survive another day. Also my family and friends

Hi Ash,
And nothing is gonna kill you. You will survive everyday. Have a positive mind and attitude and enjoy everyday that comes your way. Family and friends are great to have. There good to talk to and have in your life. Well you take good care my friend. And thanks for your comment. Italianmomma4ever

italian mom yes I do all the talking where he will sit and listen but he doesnt hear very well where if the radio or tv is on he wont hear you. Because when he was in the military for 8 years and did 2 tours in iraq he lost about 70 to 80 percent of his hearing. so when im talking he will just sit and smile towards me and even before then he was always the quiet type.

Hi Sweetgirl,
That's o.k. if you do all the talking. Long as he is able to listen that's great. He sounds like he is shy alittle or just very quiet. That's cute. Sorry to here about his loss of hearing. I understand now. That's so sweet how he pays attention to you and smiles. Sounds like a nice guy. That's great!!! Some people like to talk and some are quiet. I would say I'm a talker. Lol. I would love to read some of your poetry. If you want PM me it. Only if you want to share. Thank you for your comment. You and your family take good care. Italianmomma4ever

I love risotto, my favorite Italian dish. I also love a good ribeye with balsamic reduction. I have a favorite restaurant “Buen Appettito. I am walking on my own. I have to use a cane when I go outside still. I started back practicing my Tai Chi, but the balance isn’t quite there yet. Yes I still have a few cookies, but this week is snowballs, my brother bought a box of them. I love the marshmallow top and chocolate cake, but not very healthy, like cookies :-)