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Hi Ican, it sounds as if you are dealing with lots of different things with your kids right now. I think that some of my gambling was related to empty nest syndrome in missing my son moved to another province with my Grandson. I was so excited to be a grandma and then he and his wife moved to her home province. I felt so ******* as I had always wanted to be a Grandma and just loved being able to see my adorable Grandson whenver I wanted. Don’t get me wrong I am not angry at him or his wife for moving as they have to do what is right for their family. I did it to my parents when we moved from Scotland, but it was so hard. It still is hard as we don’t get to see them as often as I would like. we do the skype thing, but it is not the same as being part of their life on a daily basis. I am just thinking if you son is going to London, England would that not be an awesome opportunity for you to save for a trip to visit him. so instead of putting the money in a machine put it in a savings account for an awesome trip. I know it helps me if I have something to look forward to, and for me it is a visit to see our grandsons!!!! I was so happy that your prayers were answered for your daughter. We never stop being a parent, no matter how old our kids are. Sorry if I am rambling on your page. Have a great gamble free day!!!!One day at a time my sweet lord…
Dear (((Pumpkin))), I hear the despair in your post and wish that I could do something to help. I know that I will support and encourage you in any way that I can, but you need to come and post and let us help you. It does not sound as if you are happy how things are going Pumpkin. You can do it Pumpkin and you know what you need to do. You are so worth fighting for dear Pumpkin. Have faith in yourself. Reach out and get support and if you can go to counselling or GA or whatever it takes because you deserve to have a better life. Please come back and post and reach out and get help. Miss you Pumpkin!!!!One day at a time my sweet lord…
((((Lizbeth)))) sometimes what we need more than words is a hug so hope that this one reaches you through cyberspace. I know my friend’s daughter is "living with cancer" not "dieing with cancer" and one thing she said that really had an impact on me was "After crying for days once she was told there was no treatments that the only thing she had control over was how she spent the time she hass". I just thought what strength. My heart aches for her and her family. The same as it does for your and your family. Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift. Enjoy the gift of every day that you have with your hubby!!!One day at a time my sweet lord…
Dear (((Sherry))), what a tragedy for the family. Mental illness is so tough for anyone to deal with, such a tragedy for a young life. My thoughts and prayers are with you and their family as they are dealing with the death of their loved one. I can’t imagine what they are going through. I have heard that a suicide death is one of the most difficult to deal with, as you ask yourself if you could have done something to stop it. You are correct that going to the casino or gambling would not help anything, but I could see why you would want to go and escape from everything that is going on around you. I think with you keeping busy helping with your Grandkids, and making meals/food it will help keep you away from the casino. It seems so senseless when we hear about a death by suicide, however, mental illness can cause so much pain to the person who is afflicted with it. I know in Canada they are really working hard to educate people on mental illness and getting help. I suffer from depression off and on and sometimes I need to go on medication and I hate it, but when you hear of these tragedies, is taking medication really that bad. One day at a time my sweet lord…
Hi Bettie, awww that is such a wonderful story about your sister. I am glad that you have the support there to help you. I am sure that you will enjoy your shower today!! Take it slowly and be patient with yourself. One day at a time my sweet lord…
Dear Lizbeth, a close friend of mine is going through something similar to you right now. Her daughter is at the pallative stage of her cancer. She is living with her, her daughter’s husband and their 11 month old twins. I know that my friend said it is trying sometimes as her daughter can be difficult to live with, on top of that she is looking after the babies so it is a very difficult time for her. I know that she ***** time away just to regroup and get away from it all so it sounds quite normal what you are going through. I don’t think any of us can appreciate or understand what it is like unless we have gone through it or lived it. It is different for someone to go and visit for an hour or so as we then go back to our own life. However, to be continually in that environment must be so challenging for you. I think the anger thing for the person with the cancer is normal as well, as my friend’s daughter is like that as well. Although she has been having lots of pain and that obviously has an impact as well. One thing I would suggest is spend as much time as possible with your little Grandson as it is amazing how the little ones can lift your spirits. I will remember you and your hubby in my prayers. Look after yourself Lizbeth as this is a very emotional time and grab all the help and support that you can to get you through!!! One day at a time my sweet lord…
Hi P, anxiety is a terrible thing to deal with. I also suffer from it and it is so horrible when you can’t relax and you feel so wond up. I have found if I do some Reikki healing hands it helps to calm me. I know it is not for everyone, but it helps me I have given you a link to try http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77j9Eu3TWkQ&list=UUU4pPXNcWl8INgotARRLSrQ
It’s not for everyone, but I find that for me it does help
One day at a time my sweet lord…Bettie, I am glad that you slept better last night, but those neighbours must be such a pain the petunia for you. It would drive me crazy if I kept getting woken up because of noisy neighbours. I don’t know how they can get away with it all the time… grrrr Now, you have to be patient and take recovery from surgery one day at a time, and every day you will get a bit better and stronger. Take care!!!One day at a time my sweet lord…