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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello @2017 @aFineLine @BayLee @Davidpolidan @Dinah @just_me @Kallista @Kaylah @KJW @lily5 @MaryMum @MumSurviving @Mysouljunkie @Nat1254 @Sharon3 @ShirleyJune @sinac_murgin @sodnist @Tryingmum @Wi @Zefi
what keeps you going xx
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Sometimes have to work hard at it though , yes @Kal, but I have found that when something big happens like when my husband went to hospital , how his 4 children came together to support and help their dad
and then since we came home the children have all gone back to their own lives ( they are sprend around )
you said --- what keeps me going is knowing that all 3 of my sons (including the one with all the problems) have grown up into lovely young men , same here my friend
Hello @utopia. @Determined, @BossandSqueezy, @PeppiPatty
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DeterminedSenior Contributor
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello @Sonny1 and @PeppiPatty 
, HOW ARE YOU TODAY , and what keeps you going xx
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soulSenior Contributor
Like others on this thread, what keeps me going is my kids. Being there for them - sharing the good times as well as the bad. Nothing makes me happier than having a meal together especially one that I have prepared for them.
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PeppiPattySenior Contributor
What keeps me doing ?
SEeing my very few girffriends.
Writing my very exciting novel..........Ive written only 8000 words....but I don't mind..those 8000 words are good.
Knowing that I'm learning how to simplify my life so can give care only to the one's I love........
I was spreadng myself out hugely when I get uinder stress and learning not to naymore. I think it comes with age....
The love of my dog, Arlo.
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soulSenior Contributor
Writing a novel and being proud of your efforts must be a wonderful thing @PeppiPatty. Having friends and a dog certainly helps too. Seems like you are also sorting out your priorities. Good for you.
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