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Shaz51Senior Contributor
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what keeps you going xx
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PeppiPattySenior Contributor
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I heard of yet another sad sad story from a dear friend tonight and then I am reminded of my husband's fantastic recovery journey. This keeps me going. I see how much my husbnd works so hard at keeping me as calm as he can...it keeps me going.
He is continually sure that I get breaks,
I get support from Silver chain,
writing on Sane Forums,
Art drawing and painting and pencil drawing
sewing squares of colour, from cleaning the home, visiting other people
That keeps me going.
I work at someone's home who makes us meals, I LOVE stretching my limbs when I clean other people;s houses.
I also see a Psychotherapist about wiring a novel, yes it's true, I have done one page in 10 months and half a progress plan......
I try and stay busy. I will admit that I couldn't do this if my husband was'nt behind me as getting as much support as I get but you gotta keep up the activity of using and getting support.
Arlo my Dog is my absolute darling and he does everything with me !
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NotSoCrayCraySenior Contributor
I dont know. It used to be that I knew she loved me, but now I know she doesnt, the only thing I have to live for is my babies. I love my doggies and im only holding on for their sake. If I didnt have them, I dont know what id do.
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DecadianSenior Contributor
What keeps me going
Now - my life is more peaceful - but I have to look back to my past for some thing to say about what has kept me going
I have always had my faith - that has to be the most important thing
Through my darkest years I had my university studies - 2 subjects for 12 years for a 4 year degree and even today that works - I still study but only what interests me (almost anything is interesting to me) and I have no exams or essays - and I read what I like
Of course these was always my beauitful daughter
Also - there is a light within that burns so bright I would not ever extinguish this
This is me today in 2016 - back in the 1980s life was a living nightmare - but I lasted - there was my faith - my daughter - my studies - and always - that bright light
So my gift to all of you is this - time does pass - working on the dark and shadowy and painful parts of our lives does work
Decadian
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello @Decadian, time does pass , this is totally true my friend xx
Hello @NotSoCrayCray, how many pets do you have ?
Hello @PeppiPatty, my special friend , I love your story and Arlo
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DoctorDonnaContributor
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello @DoctorDonna
no I don`t look after children anymore
But I got married and now I have 4 step children who are all adults now
we are self employed to my husband`s MI
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NotSoCrayCraySenior Contributor
I have 4 lovely doggies.
Sadly with all thats been happening, they have been slightly neglected of late, but thats changing. Once we get back to my old bachelor pad, they will recieve all the love and attention they deserve. This current environment is bad for them.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello @NotSoCrayCray
are all your dogs young or old xx
How was your day today , hope it was ok my friend
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KalSenior Contributor
What keeps me going? Quilting has been an absolute godsend as I've made so many lovely caring friends through it.It gives me something to focus on when designing one, & something to admire as my fabric stash continues to grow.
My 2 dogs definitely kept me going, especially once all my sons had left home. Unfortunately they've both died in the past 12 months & I miss them terribly. They always gave me licks & attention when I was upset. I wasn't going to put myself through the heartache of losing one again, but I'll probably start keeping an eye out for the "right" one after Christmas. They also made me get outside for a walk even when I wanted to stay home & feel sorry for myself. Everyone should have a dog!
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