sweettheresap

I've been talking about doing all this work on me, on healing and strengthening myself, on focusing on me and my kids. But...I haven't really clarified to myself what that means exactly. Who am I,...

"Parenting a child within a destructive relationship tend to mean making compromises that go beyond what you are comfortable with, and that may not fit what you truly believe is best for your...

Possible financial consequences--1. Your partner uses your money or credit to feed his addiction.    In our case, it hasn't been his addiction, but his selfishness that has been the cause of our...

I'm working my way through my issues right now--for about a month. Trying to take responsibility for my own role in this relationship; no I'm done playing the blame and minimize game, I realize I am...

Funeral tomorrow and I feel like a basket case. I am trying so hard to be strong, I know how much he hates when I cry. I am scared to death of how I am going to handle tomorrow. I feel like I have...

It has only been a few days since that horrible accident. Day one and the beginning of day 2 had T. looking like a little lost boy. I hurt because Kevin was such a wonderful person; the most soft...

I got stuck at work late tonight. We couldn't figure out why our credit cards were .20 off (yes, just 20 cents!) and we can't leave until everything balances. I was supposed to get off at 5, we...

“Stepping onto a brand-new path is difficult, but not more difficult than remaining in a situation, which is not nurturing to the whole woman.” Maya Angelou“It's hard to fight when the fight...

Last night it occurred to me that I am giving him too much power. I know that I feel it isn't safe to take that power back, but I needed to understand that it was ME that made the choice to give it...

Just a quick post. Our youngest is obese, I had to take her to the doctor for her physical today so she can be referred for intensive treatment at Children's Hospital. I have not told him this...

It's amazing to me how easy it is to forget the myriad things that have happened over the years. Both big and small, it is hard to remember exactly what happened at any given moment. And that makes...

Why am I so nervous about this appointment? This is crazy, I've been here before, I know the drill, but I find my stomach in knots waiting to go. Part of me hope she has all the answers I need, and...

Something is going on with him, but I can't quite put my finger on it. I hate that I have allowed myself to become this paranoid individual, but I just have the crazy feeling that something is about...

I am scared. Terrified actually. I am so sick of letting fear run my life, and I am so sad that I don't have that kind of relationship where breaking up can be safe and healthy. I am well aware that...

I took Alexis to see the gastro doc a month ago; he requested a Barion's Enema for her. The doctor said that she needs to get plenty of exercise to help improve the muscle tone in her colon. She...