Physical & Emotional Abuse Support Group
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This year, Christmas will be different. Going through a nasty divorce, counseling, group therapy. Husband drained the accounts and is refusing to pay court ordered spousal support. I'm not working yet and have no income. Won't be able to buy any gifts. I'm going to try to make the most of it though. I'll spend time with family and friends and find things to do that don't cost any money. I have most ingredients on hand to bake cookies. I'll probably do that so that I'll have SOMETHING to give.
My house was always "the Christmas house". Decorated to the max, biggest tree, first prize in the neighborhood competition. Yes, this year will be difficult but I'll try not to cry about it. There are others who don't even have a roof over their heads so I am thankful for what I DO have.
Oh, and I forgot to tell you...I'm spending Christmas Eve at my son's house. I'm having a pajama party with my 2-1/2 year old granddaughter! She likes Mickey Mouse so I'm wearing my flannel M.M. p.j.s and we are going to fall asleep by the tree together. Then I'll scoop her up and put her to bed so Santa can come. Ho, ho, ho.....!
My house was always "the Christmas house". Decorated to the max, biggest tree, first prize in the neighborhood competition. Yes, this year will be difficult but I'll try not to cry about it. There are others who don't even have a roof over their heads so I am thankful for what I DO have.
Oh, and I forgot to tell you...I'm spending Christmas Eve at my son's house. I'm having a pajama party with my 2-1/2 year old granddaughter! She likes Mickey Mouse so I'm wearing my flannel M.M. p.j.s and we are going to fall asleep by the tree together. Then I'll scoop her up and put her to bed so Santa can come. Ho, ho, ho.....!
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
A burglar broke into a home and was looking around. He heard a soft voice say, "Jesus is watching you". Thinking it was just his imagination, he continued his search. Again the voice said "Jesus is watching you". He turned his flashlight around and saw a parrot in a cage. He asked the parrot if he was the one talking and the parrot said, "yes." He asked the parrot what his name was and the parrot said, "Moses." The burglar asked, "what kind of people would name a parrot Moses?" The parrot said, "the same kind of people who would name their pit bull Jesus".
I grew up with no Christmas at all. It made me and my brothers very sad. That's why as an adult I've always enjoyed Christmas. Didn't always have a lot to spend on gifts but decorating was so fun.
This year I'm going to put up a string of lights but that's about it.
Going to the store, seeing and hearing all of the festivities really chokes me up. I take a deep breath and say to myself, don't let the SOB have the satisfaction of making you cry! This experience will make me stronger and more aware of the simple pleasures of the holiday season.
In the recent past years I've been very blessed financially and have been able to "adopt" families for Christmas as well as give to other charities and give anonymus gifts to local folks that I know who were stuggling. That's all well and good but honestly...it's much easier to be "generous" with money when you've got plenty. Giving of yourself and your time is so REAL! Money can not buy time!! This year I have nothing but time. I'll try to put it to good use.