[lizbeth4]

Hi Nelly and welcome to GT.  Put up every barrier you can.  Recovery is hard, but your worth it!!!  Take care!!Seize all the good things in life

[lizbeth4]

I’m having a great day! My car is done, new struts, and it drives beautifully.  I finished cleaning today, and I’m making dinner right now so we can just pop it in the microwave tonight.  Picking up my Grandson from school today and he is spending the night. I am having Easter here this Sunday.  I have the ham but need to go to the store tomorrow for the rest of the dinner.  My Sister is bringing her cloud salad, one of my favorites and my Grandma’s receipe.  We are expecting 10 people, and all say they are coming.  Grandson and I wll color eggs on Thusday.  Keeping busy!!!  No urges!  Have a great gamble free day everyone!! Seize all the good things in life

[lizbeth4]

HI Pumkin!  It’s been awhile since I posted on your thread.  I have been a people pleaser since I was a child.  I am finally ending this behavior and being selfish and doing what is right for me.  A 2 hour commute would be soo hard on you and exhasting.  Stand your ground on this one.  You have to take care of you.  Take care!!Seize all the good things in life

[lizbeth4]

I planted my flowers and it made me feel much better.  Beautiful, yellow, red. and purple flowers on my patio.  Thanks Carole for the post, it helped me alot.  Going to bed early, feeling tired. Seize all the good things in life

[lizbeth4]

I’m trying to get motivated today.  Need to go to store for some potting soil.  I just got off the phone with my Mom ( 1 hour) and it was an emotional conversation.  Still having relationship issues with my oldest Daughter.  She’s very hurtful and rude, very it’s all about me.  My Grandson is in the middle of this.  My Daughter started a arguement with me in front of him, and I didn’t react the way I should of.  I should of just left because she was out of control.  It was ugly. I apologized to my Grandson and told him that it would never happen again.  I know that I made mistakes as a parent, I’m not perfect.  But my children always came first.  Now, my Daughter who is in her 30’s blames me for everything that is wrong in her life.  I have listen to her and tried to relate to what she’s feeling, but I don’t get it and I’m not going to shoulder the blame for alll of her issues.  She seems very, very angry!! It’s very complicated.  I always feel like I’m walking on eggshells with her.  It’s like I’m in a no win situation.  I listen to her but she doesn’t want to hear anything I have to say.  Sorry about the ranting, just had to get it off my chest!! My Husband is getting tired of her attitude and supports me fully.  It’s all compl;icated and a long story.  We raised my Grandson the first 2 years of his life because of addiction issues with my Daughter and his Father.  Thank God they both went to rehab and continued counceling and have been clean for 4 years and are both parenting him now.  I know my Daughter lost alot of time with her son, but she has alot of hostility and jealousy towards us.  We need to work through this and come to some kind of resolution. There is alot of tension!!!  I’m happy to say that this didn’t trigger any gambling issues!!  I think having my Husband’s support help me. Going to get off  the sofa and to the store.  Have a great gamble free today!!Seize all the good things in life

[lizbeth4]

Thanks Cat for the kind reply.  I find that staying positive is soo much easier and productive than being negative.  So, when I find myself down, I try to get out of it by thinking good thoughts.  Hope that doesn’t sound too strange.  I just find that it works for me.  The garage sale was awesome.  I suprised my Sister with some sweet tea, which she loves.  I spent $25 and you wouldn’t believe what I got.  5 shirts which look like new, a pair of pants, 2 pair of shoes (which were brand new), 2 games for my Grandson, a purse, and my greatest find: a winter jacket (for when I go to my Mom’s), and I only paid $1 for it.  I was soo thrilled!  Little things excite me!!!  My Husband and I went out to dinner (Mexican Food)  It was nice to sit and have a conversation.  It was really enjoyable for both of us.  I really think that we don’t give each other enough time.  After 28 years of marriage things get stale.  We are going to try to take more time for each other.  That is really progress for us!!!  I didn’t get the flowers planted yet, so tomorrow we are going to work on it together.  No thoughts of gambling!!  Yeah!!  One day at a time!!Seize all the good things in life

[lizbeth4]

Hi Bettie,  I am thinking of you!  Hope you are feeling better!Seize all the good things in life

[lizbeth4]

Hi Bettie,  I am soo glad your Dr. got back to you.  Get some rest and take care of yourself!!Seize all the good things in life

[lizbeth4]

Hi Bettie!!  Sorry you are not feeling well.  Call the Doctor’s office again.  That really makes me mad when it concerns your health and you can’t even get your own doctor to respond.  Ridiculous!!!  If your not feeling well physically it’s hard to be able to think rationally eg. the gambling.  Hang in there!!!!  Take care!!!Seize all the good things in life

[lizbeth4]

Hi Bettie!!  Hang in there!  You deserve recovery!!  I finally realized recently that I can’t change anyone but me!!!!  I am worthy of love and respect and soo are you Bettie!!  You have soo much to offer.  I am jealous that I won’t be there for the upcoming conference so I could meet you.  You are instrumental in my recovery, and you mean alot to me and others here.  Take care of yourself Bettie and stay strong!!Seize all the good things in life

[lizbeth4]

Happy Birthday Bettie!!  Hope you had a great day, you deserve it!!!Seize all the good things in life

[lizbeth4]

Hi Bettie!  Thanks for the post as it is always good to hear from you.  I am soo sorry that you are dealing with health problems.  I know how much that sucks.  Hang in there!! Seize all the good things in life

[lizbeth4]

HI Bettie, Hang in there!!  I can relate to the prescription drugs.  With insurance, I pay $250 per month out of pocket.  I hate taking pills, but have faced the fact that I will be taking 6 pills daily for life.  One of my pills causes weight gain, I workout 3-5 times a week at Curves to just maintain my weight.  It does get discouraging at times.  But things could be worse, right?  Just hang in there, it will get better!!!  I know you will get through this!!!!  Hugs))))))) Take care!!!!Seize all the good things in life

[lizbeth4]

Hi Bettie!  Just wanted to say Hi!!!  I’m back!!!!Seize all the good things in life

[lizbeth4]

Hi Kathryn, Congrads on your 2 years!!! I’m soo sorry to hear about your Mom’s diagnosis.  Remember, we are all here to support you!!!   Stay strong, friend.  Baily will be fine.  I know though how it feels, letting go of our babies is hard. Take care!!!Seize all the good things in life

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