[lizbeth4]

Hi Kathryn, Thank you for your supportive and caring posts.  They mean a lot.Seize all the good things in life

[lizbeth4]

Cat, thank you for the supportive post.  It is a challenge dealing with my Daughter’s **** addiction.  Honestly, it makes me want to run and gamble, so I don’t have to deal with it for awhile.  But I am not going to do that.  That’s not the answer.  I have always been very supportive of her but not when she is abusive, I will walk away from that.  She is the commander of her soberity, not me.  All the blaming of other’s for her **** use and not taking responsibility for her own actions keep her from moving on in her journey to keep clean.  My Grandson is spending more time with me and the truth be told, he would just live with me and see his Mom sometimes.  A real sad situation.  His Dad is aware of the problem and does his best to be with his son as much as he can.  He works long hours and out in this heat here, it was 116 today.  That takes a toll on you.  I can only be there for my Grandson as he is the innocent one in this situation.  Sorry for rambling!!  I just needed to vent and get this out!!Seize all the good things in life

[lizbeth4]

Hi Cat, Thanks for your supportive post! Seize all the good things in life

[lizbeth4]

Oh Carole!!!  I wished I could have been there with you.  I am so sorry!! Hugs))))Seize all the good things in life

[lizbeth4]

Thanks Kathryn for your post as I have had a bad day.  The day started out good, I had a nice bunch with a friend and my Grandson is spending the night which is always enjoyable.  My Daughter went into one of her angry rants when she dropped off my Grandson.  I tried to diffuse it so he didn’t have to witness it and to be honest, I am tired and done with that behavior from her.  Then she called me wanting to continue and I hung up on her again.  I am afraid that she is doing ***** again.  She went into rehab again while my Husband was sick and she has been clean for 31/2 months.  I can see the signs.  She has been battling this addiction for 8 years now with many relapses.  I have always been there for her but I won’t take abuse from her.  My Grandson is the innocent in all of this mess and I will protect him any way that I have to.  Just very discouraging and heartbreaking!!!Seize all the good things in life

[lizbeth4]

That is good news Carole!!!Seize all the good things in life

[lizbeth4]

Hi Carole, It is good that you are moving in stages.  I will be so glad when you are out of there for good and don’t have to listen to his anger and blaming.  Just keep doing what your doing.  Soon, you will be in your own place and won’t have to deal with him.  Take care.Seize all the good things in life

[lizbeth4]

Thanks Cat and P for the posts.  I have kept myself busy today and although I have had few urges to gamble, I wont!!!  I did a few errands today and took the car out for a spin and got it cleaned!!  I am staying home today for the 4th of July as I can see fireworks from my house.  It is 115 outside right now and real humid, so I am staying cool inside. I am going out to brunch with a friend tomorrow and then my Grandson is coming over to spend the night.  Missing my Husband today as he would be out there grilling right now for the 4th of July and wanting to invite family over for a barbeque.  Hope everyone has a good day!Seize all the good things in life

[lizbeth4]

I have been having gambling urges today.  Probably because I am alone as my Grandson went home.  I am keeping busy and trying to get through this.  I have a lot to do around the condo as I bought some new flowers to plant in my planters.  So, tomorrow I will get up early and plant the flowers and do some errands.  One day at a time.Seize all the good things in life

[lizbeth4]

Hi Carole,  I know how hard it is for you making difficult decisions about your dogs. This isn’t going to be easy and you are doing the best you can.  Take care of yourself and try not to stress too much!Seize all the good things in life

[lizbeth4]

Hi Carole,  You are making progress.  Your self confidence will return as you have to make more decisions on your own, and you will stop second guessing yourself.  Things will start falling into place.  I am glad you have friends in the city where you are moving as that helps a lot.  You are going through big changes right now so be kind to yourself, don’t be too hard on yourself.  I think of you often and I am sending you good and positive thoughts.  Take care. Your friend, Liz.Seize all the good things in life

[lizbeth4]

Thanks Kathryn for your post.  I’m sure you have beautiful hair.  My oldest Daughter had hair down past her butt for years and she cut it this year to her shoulders and donated her hair to cancer victims for wigs.  She looks awesome with shorter hair.  The movie was cute!!  I am doing some laundry and my Grandson is eating lunch, pizza.  Trying to keep cool as it is 117 right now.  Take care everyone and have a good day!!Seize all the good things in life

[lizbeth4]

Thanks for the post P.  Today we both had haircuts.  I had mine cut a little shorter than usual but that’s ok as it is so hot here.  We went and bought some new shoes for both of us.  We did some swimming and had a play date with one of the kids whose Grandmother lives here.  I am getting tired.  I have been sleeping much better this last week.  Tomorrow, we are going to see Dispecable Me 2.  We are both looking forward to that.  Well, I hope everyone had a good day.  Take care.Seize all the good things in life

[lizbeth4]

Hi Cat, Congrads on your 8 months of being gamble free!!  One day at a time!!  Be very proud of yourself. Seize all the good things in life

[lizbeth4]

No gambling thoughts for me lately!   Yeah!Seize all the good things in life

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