startingover2011
Status: Feeling better about my situation after getting advice and support on these boards.
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So, since last Fall, I have only texted a couple times with DD25. SO sent her a Christmas card and check which she texted me and thankEd me for and I got a Happy Bithday text on my birthday. That is...
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For over a month now, I have not spoken to SS23. Every time I see his car in our driveway, I cringe. A little background...SS23 is an addict..,plains and simple . He has put me and his father...
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In addition to my last journal, I had to write down the two most supportive comments from friends that helped me get through this.A 32 year old co-worker said to me, "If I only stayed at my father's...
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Setting boundaries is difficult, but less painful than ge alternative. I have not heard from DD25 since Friday. Her unwillingness to compromise in a way that wouldn't be hurtful to me keeps me from...
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Update from my last post...My DD30 actually called a week before they came and told me my email was unnecessary as she and her dh had planned on dividing their time equally anyway! We had a very...
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So...the "basement dweller" is back and already, just his mere presence is causing a rift between dh and me. (The basement dweller is SS23 who did rehab again and of course daddy let him come back...
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So, although my XMIL and I remain close, there is one thing I simply cannot do and that is to ever go into her apartment at the senior home where she lives. I did that once and knew I would never go...
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So...my birthday was Monday. Not a real big deal, but done most mothers expect to hear from their children? Other mother's get phone calls or beautifully written Facebook posts from their kids, oh,...
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My DD24 moved to Maui with my oldest in August and I'm still missing her. We would see each other once a week for dinner or Happy Hour and it's still sad for me that she's gone. My older 2...
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Here we go again. Tried to get together with DD28 twice this week to no avail. I'very gotten used to being "blown off" by here and have learned to let it go, but twice in one week was just too much....
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With dh's and my vacation coming up next week, I started thinking about vacations. DD29 and her dh are going on a "family" vacation in December with her in-laws (who are still married) and, I...
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Dr. PHIL always says if you treat your spouse like a child, they will eventually do what a child does - REBEL!And that is exactly what I am doing this week while dh is gone. I have tried numerous...
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I have so much on my mind right now and all I can do is stay silent which is why I thank GOD for this journal. It is here I can come and vent out my thougts as I can't to anyone. This has taken the...
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Here I sit...can't believe DD31's visit is over already and today my baby leaves with her. For the first tI'm since the divorce, I will be taking my daughters to the airport. Since the ex doesn't...
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Here I sit oh so happy...waiting to see DD31 walk up our basement stairs. Just seeing one of my children again...first thing in the morning just makes my year. :)Last night was wonderful as...
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