My hubby left on Monday and is back "home" in Iraq. We had a great visit. Did a little bit of everything, yard work, traveling, watching TV, snuggling, time with the kiddos, time alone, talking listening, and lots of eating! Reconnecting with m... (1430 more chars)
What a week....
When we last saw our heroine, she was just returning from a weekend in Myrtle Beach....
The boys went to school on Monday while I ran around, getting packed, tying up loose ends. We flew out on Tuesday morning - 3 fl... (1945 more chars)
Things have been super crazy.
The beginning of the month my dad had surgery to remove a tumor in his prostate - they live in CA and I am in NC, so I wasn't able to help. The same day, my grandpa was admitted to the hospital.
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A year ago this week is when things got really bad for me.
Things had been building for a while, but that week, it was like a switch was flipped and the anxiety and depression oozed over me, tainting everything I did.
A year later, ... (694 more chars)
Personally, things are going well for myself.
I am volunteering, and deriving a tremendous amount of joy from time spent with kids. My boys are doing quite well. I couldn't be more proud of them. Here are t he things that are ... (2067 more chars)
My therapist and I joke about my bubble of safety - where I feel I can go safely by myself. Target and Kohls, my 2 favorite stores are just beyond my bubble. I have gone with friends (them driving and me driving), but not by myself.
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(Wednesday, 20 February 2008) Written by earthmama
I had pretty much shut myself off from my old life- certain people, volunteering at school, etc.
I am slowly getting back into it, because I was unhappy with out it in my life. I told a friend today, after she has commented that I was slip... (1071 more chars)
19 weeks since my husband left for Iraq.
I miss my best friend. I miss being able to look across the room when something is funny or frustrating and get that knowing look from him. I miss the hugs and the kisses.
BUT, thes... (1293 more chars)
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