Hello Everyone!

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Registered: 09-11-2006
Hello Everyone!
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Thu, 01-03-2008 - 1:32am

Happy New Year!


I want to start this note by apologizing. I've been a crappy CL lately, and I'm happy to have such great ladies with me to pick up the slack.  Thank you all for welcoming the newbies and just being great, you do it so well.


Resolution 1:  Be a better CL!!


I'm going through a lot personally right now.  Thankfully my marriage is strong and we're doing well, but nearly every other aspect of my lfie is going to the crapper.  My Christmas was horrendous, and without going into full detail, there's a lot of mental illness on my mom's side of the family, and it's taking a toll on me.  Of course, no one that is affected will acknowledge or get treatment, which is the real issue here.  I haven't spoken to my mom since the Sunday before Christmas and I'm trying to decide whether I want a relationship with her at all.  As you can imagine, that is very difficult.  In addition, I've recieved backlash from other members of my family, which is just adding to the pressure.


I can honestly say that I now know how people just get up and walk away from their lives.  It's been hard.


I'm really trying to pull everything together to start the new year out right.  But it's been hard.  I just can't get anyone to give me some space, and I'm tired of having to explain myself and every decision that I've made.  I've been ill, and I'm quite convinced that it's from all the stress and pressure that I'm under.  But I will prevail.  I will survive.


Please understand that I will try to be here as much as possible.  However, know that if I'm away I'll always be here to support you and I'll be here as often as I can.


I'm so lucky to have you all,


 


 







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Registered: 08-21-2007
Thu, 01-03-2008 - 1:58pm

Karla Hugs


Life around the holidays always brings out the best and worst in family. I hope things work out for the vest for you and your family. If you ever needto vent we are here to listen even if is is off topic.


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Suzanne

mama to my three handsome boys

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Registered: 01-03-2008
Thu, 01-03-2008 - 3:47pm

I know what it is like to walk out on your family. After 13 years together, I packed my bags and left my first husband and haven't had any contract except through the divorce attorneys since. It was the hardest thing I ever did. Counseling helped a lot.

On a journey such as this, you are never alone. As you said, you have your husband. Give things time. If there is to be a resolution, it will take time for the wounds to heal. And remember God gave us our friends and best mate, because we certainly can't choose our family.

Warm hugs,

Aussie Mum

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Registered: 01-04-2007
Thu, 01-03-2008 - 8:49pm