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by wolfettiaAugust 14, 2009 10:01 AM
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Tags: wolfie, discouraged, frustrated, angry, pet lover, emotions
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hbkunkel |
hbkunkel replied August 14, 2009 10:38 AM
You need to start a happiness journal where you put down 2 - 3 good things that happen to you each day. Over time as you look back you will find many reasons to be happy and more accepting of what God has given you to deal with. Good luck dealing with your situation.
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Harlen |
Harlen replied August 14, 2009 2:17 PM
Hello
wolfettia replied August 15, 2009 12:40 AM Well you see, the real me is...I don't know how to give up. The more thats thrown my way, the more i fight. Glad you are doing well!
Harlen replied August 15, 2009 2:22 PM you can take it on the chin or you can duck I like to duck when I can lol |
lipsie |
lipsie replied August 14, 2009 2:29 PM
Sounds to me like you could be a role model for a 9 year old granddaughter?? *smile* I would TRY to think of others around you also, why they love and care for you!! You are a good person, and obviously are meant to stick around from all that you have had to deal with and you are still here!! I am glad to meet btw, sorry I am Sheila. It sounds like the family is/has turned out to be pretty decent, that's great!! You should be proud about that too! I am impressed!! I know my daughter plans college, my son..argh yeah right...they are still teens but argh..lol I don't have custody of any of my kids, I have failed at many of things in my life, even suicide for goodness, but have to still stick around for my finance and kids at least. Took me a while to wake up though, trials I tell ya. But maybe therapy is a option? Someone to talk to? Just a thought. I can not imagine from your angle per say, a different one though...wish you well, ever wanna chat just msg me...good luck! Hugs! Sheila
wolfettia replied August 15, 2009 12:37 AM Thanks for your reply. That's the problem, i spend so much time looking after others I put me on the back burner, but i'm beginning to get better at taking care of me. funny you say a therapist....I've been bipolar since age 11. I see a councelor and a shrink...lol. I wish you the best too and glad you are still with us.
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Pat Roth |
Pat Roth replied August 14, 2009 2:47 PM
Hello, my name is Pat. I too have had challenging situations but I am so bull headed (or STRONG---hah) that I keep puttering along, but I am 77 yrs and just had to really start watching my BS about 3 years ago, so that part hasn't been too bad for me.
wolfettia replied August 15, 2009 12:42 AM hahaha, you made me smile..ty for that. Milton Berle use to say the best vacation was a laugh. Think he had something there. Hugs to you and congrats.
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Sally |
Sally replied August 14, 2009 2:54 PM
Wow! I am sorry to hear about your troubles, but I have to commend you. I am not so sure I could do half as well if it were me. I won't pretend to know how you feel, as I am type 2, and only a few years into it. I know how hard it is for me, so I can only imagine how hard things must get for you. I will keep you in my prayers. Nine dogs? That is awesome. I have two myself, would have many more if my husband would agree to it. Our second one is a rescue dog, she was abused. She is part pit bull, so I will keep your story fresh in my mind. So far, she is doing well, no agressive behaviours. Hang in there!
wolfettia replied August 15, 2009 12:45 AM Just be VERY careful w/the bully baby. Mine were sweet too until that day. Please don't leave children alone with them, if you could see my face,arms and back you'd know why. Anyhow, enough of that except..thank you for buying a shelter dog or rescue.
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Pat Roth |
Pat Roth replied August 15, 2009 3:29 AM
Wolfie, with that determination and smile, you will SURVIVE, no matter what! And it is possible to learn to take care of yourself as well as being the caregiver of
wolfettia replied August 15, 2009 6:06 AM After my daddy passed away last year that meant no parents. I looked after my dad for years and no i don't regret it. But, this past year I REALLY saw how much others didn't care how i felt. And let me tell you...I WOKE up. I say i'm tired when i am tired now. I say no when i really don't want to do something. So i agree with you 100%.
Pat Roth replied August 15, 2009 2:51 PM Oh, Boy!! Losing your daddy a year ago, says a LOT to me, I lost my mom 2 years ago and was in over my head the past 19 years, after dad died of lung cancer, trying to keep her mind sane, and lost mine---ironic----what really hurt was NO ONE GOT IT, only berated me MORE when i was so exhausted, mostly emotional but don't let anyone tell you that that is an EASY PATH!!! Your attitude doesn't always help as the FATIGUE sets in and TAKES OVER!! (MY OTHER FRIEND woudn't even believe that my Dr told my that I was diabetic, laughed and told me that I wasn't so bad off if it wasn't in the 300 or 400's I BELIEVED them for awhile, then got on this site and saw the wisdom of taking care of yourself and those BS , no matter what others think,,,they like to think that they are worst off anywayno matter what, so now I don't listen to them!!!) Hugs, Pat r |
mamaoak |
mamaoak replied August 15, 2009 10:49 PM
well i think your doing great i find i cant do what i use to either i am 64 jus dignosed in jan. but a lot of my famil had it as well on nice at 3 her kidneys faild and was on dialis every other day was going to get a kidney the went to operate and she had a bleeding ulcer she realy needed that kidney she died a week later at the age of 32 and left behind a sweet little boy he is has geowen up now . dont give up i know it is hard. it must have been hard putting those dogs to sleep take care |
Jipwhip |
Jipwhip replied August 15, 2009 11:41 PM
Glad to see you here. You have put up one hellva fight to just be here. Yeah, I know it sucks when you can't do half of what you used to do. But you can still do the other half and that's better then nothing at all. You are still here to help teach others how to live when life throws you a curve ball or two. So let's keep swinging away at those balls and knock them out of the park.
Pat Roth replied August 16, 2009 2:47 AM It is one, two, three strikes your'e out at the old, ball game!! And I haven't even started pitching yet, so you are ALL SAFE!!! YEAH, for OUR TEAM!! coach, Pat Roth |
I'm type1 and have been since I was 7, now 48. I'm retired due to health. Diabetis has cause me to have 2 heart attack and I now have 3 stents. My last heart attack and stent was March 4th of this year. I have to be honest, I do sometimes find it hard to keep going on. can't do half of what i use to. I know, blow up the party balloons and get the hats out, another pity me story..lol.I'm married for my 2nd time will be 12 yrs this month. I have one child of my own she is 30 and a teacher. She is diabetis free but my 9 year old grandaughter is type1. 2 grandkids, one of each. 3 step-sons, 2 are in the Army, one in Iraq right now. Son-in-law is in army also. The oldest step-son is a PRISON GUARD.I own 9 dogs, recently put down 2 pit bulls of mine because they attacked me and killed my weiner dog. Now, i just have to pray i don't get an infection in the wounds. I don't want or care to hear the pit bull bad dog stories, think i know that now. Like i said..I was an animal abuse officer. I love nature and just watching all it involves. I'm a short, fluffy country gal..lol.