Oct 292012
 

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I love my two girls, both teens, they are special people. They are kind to others and loving beings but the teenage know it all, you don’t understand bologna is getting to me. I noticed a big change in my older daughter when she turned 16. She got her license and is doing well with the driving, but her attitude, wow, way out of line all the time. I know she has no clue what she is doing or saying to me and her sister but she can really make you feel badly. She plays the guilt game rather well and I spent last night eating until I went to bed because her and I got into a fight, I was telling her to stop being so nasty all the time. I know over eating isn’t helping either of us, but it is what I do! Continue reading »

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Oct 282012
 

Guest Post provided by Becky W.

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 For couples, buying gifts for the holidays, for birthdays, or for any other special occasion can be very difficult. You may know your partner better than anyone else in the world, but that doesn’t make the whole process any easier. Truth be told, it can be amazingly difficult to encapsulate your feelings for your special someone with a gift.

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Sep 252012
 

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Image of When yoiu need something to believe in start with YOURSELFI have spoken to and listened to a lot of people as of late that have NO support from their families in their diagnosis of Mental illness. At first I couldn’t believe it, then I realized I too was one of those that didn’t have the support of my close family, husband especially.

Let me explain; I was in my early 30′s when I realized just how miserable and out of control I was and that it wasn’t me. Something was wrong. I set out on the path of looking for help. My husband was annoyed by this and this is when our relationship really began to crumble. I was no longer seeing my mother because she caused some real problems for me where being happy was concerned. I saw my father infrequently. My husband got increasingly annoyed with the time I was spending learning about my illness and how I had submerged myself in what I had to do to stop the madness. He wasn’t happy with me getting better but at the time I thought it was just jealousy that he wasn’t getting enough attention. As it turned out my ex is a victim of life, a victim of anything that happens to anyone, everything is about him. Well if I got better that wouldn’t fit his purpose in life. He gave absolutely no support and harassed me about counseling, made fun of me and even blamed everything on me and my illness. I kept going for my girls. 

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Aug 132012
 

First off I want to note that if you are on psychiatric medicines drinking is a no no, we all know it undoes the benefits of our medication but we also know we will give in once in a while. For me that was yesterday. After I felt really disappointed and was really pissy about it the entire day. One of those moods that being bipolar makes worse, you know you are pissy but can’t stop yourself. All day I was like that and poor Carl just laughed at me.image of angry emotionguy

I dislike myself very much when I am like that and can’t keep my mouth shut. If I see someone do something stupid I can’t help but tell them. Thankfully we didn’t go into any crowds I think Carl knew it wasn’t a good idea.. I did yell at one guy though.. lol  That uncontrollable pissiness is related to the Bipolar part of me. Fully uncontrollable!! My youngest daughter thinks its hilarious when I am like that because I kind of yell at people with humor.. hard to explain. We laughed all day but I was super pissy and couldn’t control it. It wouldn’t go away!

When people in my life disappointment like my father, who has spent my life disappointing me, I really get pissy. I can’t sleep well and get tired and it just makes it worse. Even laughing at my pissy attitude the whole day didn’t pull me out of it at all.

So then I have this conversation with the very person who has just majorly upset me and disappointed me after drinking almost a whole bottle of wine. Wine makes me talk and can’t shut up and after last night I know it makes me say exactly what I am thinking. A curse or a blessing in disguise?? Im still not sure!!

Moral of the story… Don’t drink and then talk to a family member that has just disappointed you and put you in a mood. It may or may not turn out well!! heehee

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Aug 072012
 

If you have followed my other posts about my girls and their relationship with their father, mostly my oldest and her failed relationship with him, you know that my girls relationship with each other has been torn apart. Their dad favoring one over the other so dramatically has strained their relationship and it breaks my heart.

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My girls many years ago.

I have good news on that front but unfortunately it comes with a bit of heartbreak as well. My youngest daughter has also stopped seeing her father, due to her step mothers treatment of her sister. Now this breaks my heart as girls need their dad but he has chosen to blame the girls for his new wife’s behavior on so many occasions they have both had it with him. I tried everything over the past 6 years to help him heal his relationship but his wife keeps undermining all efforts made. I am referring to my efforts certainly not his as he has made basically no effort. So that’s the bad news but the good news is what it is doing for the girls relationship.

It has been a few weeks since my youngest has been home. Her schedule with her dad kept her away from us from 3 to 8pm all week except Wednesdays, and she spent every Friday night at his house and every other weekend. This schedule made her a virtual stranger in our home and the sisters grew apart for several reasons. Now that they are together so much more they are relating better and accepting each other better. Oh they bicker but that’s normal, now they are getting closer and we feel like a family again. I miss my kids Continue reading »

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May 132012
 

This weekend was my 43rd birthday and the following day was Image of tulips beautiful Mother’s Day! Two very special days in a row for me. This year is probably the best one I have ever had. I am blessed by the people in my life.

I have great friends who gave me a nice party and dinner, Carl took me to a special dinner of Lobster, shrimp and Scallops, my dad took us all out to dinner, my girls spent the entire weekend with me, my youngest did all the dishes and wiped all the counters down in the kitchen and helped to clean up the house, I got terrific gifts… All my online blogging buddies and friends were very sweet to me with all the good wishes. I can’t believe how many terrific caring people I have in my life. Continue reading »

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May 092012
 

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You all know from some of my older posts that my girls have had quite a struggle with their dad and his new wife since we split back in 2006.  Now they are 13 and 16 and they have matured so much, handled so many bad moments, yet they are developing into great people.  They are kind and giving. Continue reading »

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Apr 122012
 

I really thought I would adjust to my kids not being here and focus better to get things accomplished.  Nope!! I miss them so very much, Sami called me yesterday and talked to me for a long while.  Seems things are going OK with her and her dad and his wife is up to the usual.  It seems she just cant help but upset her on purpose. The things she says to her amaze me.  Always trying to put a distance between Sami and her dad. So Frustrating! Continue reading »

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Apr 082012
 

My kids just left for an entire week… Yep a week!! I miss them already. I have a ton to do so it won’t be that I will be bored but I will miss them tremendously.

You know, if you have read my earlier posts. that my oldest and her father barely talk but she decided to go with him to another state for a week to see a house he bought there.  I was shocked but excited too. I sure hope all goes well and everyone behaves, she needs her dad.  Please send positive thoughts to them and hope they heal their relationship.  I think this will either make or break the future relationship between Sami and her Dad. Continue reading »

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Apr 012012
 

From a young age I recognized, by watching my mother, that music has a big affect on your moods. I remember my mother being very depressed and she listened to country music. Now back then country was nothing but who left who and who cheated on who and who’s heart was broken by who. She had many many rocky relationships I think the worst one was with herself. I remember when I was just a child I said to her, “No wonder your sad all the time, the music you listen to is sad and unhappy and talking about everything that can go wrong in life.” She stopped in her tracks and I said, “Seriously mom pick a better more uplifting music, make an effort to remove those feelings from your life.” She was shocked but what I said made sense. Continue reading »

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Mar 162012
 

Wow! Happy Friday everyone!! Kiss

This week went really fast and I didn’t get as much accomplished as I would have liked.  I started the week happy and getting things accomplished until I got news of another death in my extended family.  I don’t know about you guys but that is one thing that makes me hit rock bottom with my depression and I can’t say my mood has been pleasant either.  Sorry to my kids who take the brunt of it. I try so hard to think before I speak but there was a day this week that I really felt bad chewing my daughter out for her attitude! Cry

So since Tuesday evening  I have been feeling down and my mind has been very cloudy, energy level is low, I’m not sleeping well, I am napping during the day, I’m very emotional, accomplishing little, and well I am happy it’s the weekend because I usually take time on the weekend from the blogs and the website to recoup and I am hoping I can start next week on a different note.  Well lets say that is the plan, no more moping!!  It is also St. Patrick’s day so Ladies I have put in a pic of a sexy St. Patrick’s Day Man, really I thought it was a funny picture… LOL  ♣

I have had to adjust my medicine again to see if it will help me pull out of this before I get too depressed. My life is good and you all help me see that every day.  Your support has been amazing and I do my best to show that support back.  Continue reading »

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Mar 142012
 

I received a call yesterday that a family friend had passed away unexpectedly. Unfortunately, this is the husband of the woman I spoke of in an earlier post Losing Someone.  She passed away just a few short weeks ago of cancer and now her husband has passed away suddenly.

This family was extended family for me, I have known them since I was 3 yrs old and have been friends with their daughter, Bonnie, since then.  Bonnie and I haven’t talked in a couple years because she lives in another state and we have lost touch.  I am so worried about her and her sister!! The loss of both parents in such a short time has to be over overwhelmingly devastating!   Continue reading »

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Mar 132012
 

Hey everyone!! I have joined The Blog Frog and now have a community of my own and I have embedded it on my site under the tab My Community in the navigation!  There is a forum and such that we can all communicate on!

I have put a link in this to it but I would love for you to join us at The Blog Frog and participate in our community!  I would love to get to know you all better and interact more!

Leave me a comment as to what you think of this idea and the community!

Thank you

Shauna Laughing

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Feb 242012
 

Hi everyone! I’m sure you remember me sharing that I have a new neighbor that is super friendly but I had a feeling he had some troubles and in talking to him he does and was fearing he may be Bipolar or have a mental illness of some form.Image of a Boy Blowing Bubble

We have talked a lot and he has shared a very troubling life. He has been through a lot from a young age and honestly I told him he may just have a lot of baggage he needs to deal with and therapy would likely help him. He is waiting for his insurance from his new job to kick in then he says he will go for help once again. He has seen doctors and therapist before but has not had insurance for a while. Continue reading »

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Feb 222012
 

Hello Everyone! Well I’m back.. Lots to catch up on so I will be working hard to get all up to date.

We had a great visit with Carl and his parents, I met his sister! They are all great people and we really enjoyed being away and visiting with everyone! It is nice to be around a close family, mine are not close and we are all uncomfortable around each other. Continue reading »

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Feb 172012
 

Hi Everyone!  I just wanted to post to you that I will be gone from today 02/17/12 till Monday 02/20/12. This kids and I are headed out of town to spend some time with Carl’s Parents and see where they live.  It is about a 5 hour drive so we wont be back till later Monday.

I may also be semi missing on Tuesday 02/21/12 as its Carl’s Birthday!

Don’t want any of you to be wondering if I feel off the face of the earth or worry at all we are off having fun.  We rarely go any where but we are off today!

Everyone have a great weekend, I will see you all next week!

 

Shauna Feeling Good

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Feb 142012
 

If you have read some of my other posts about my oldest daughter and her father you will understand this one.  If not read through A Broken Relationship.. Father and Daughter.Hand of father and child together

It’s Valentines day today! My oldest daughter texts me from school as she was upset and needed to come home. I told her to go to the nurse and have her call me and I would come get her. She suffers from Bipolar II disorder, heavy on the depression and I knew this morning she wasn’t feeling happy. There are too many bad feelings bouncing back and forth between her and her father and it has gone on way too long. Continue reading »

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