Stress in our lives - a time to share

[Daisy and Delilah]

{{{{{HUGS}}}}} to everyone.

[dukedogsmom]

I'm so sorry there are so many with problems. They can be overwhelming.

Angie: I really identify with you. My first marriage was like that. He was verbally abusive and very controlling. He worked nights. I would be in bed when he got home. Duke was just six months old. I'd lie in bed with the covers over my head, listening to Duke's cries of pain. That haunts me to this day. If iit hadn't been for my dad, I wouldn't have been able to leave. I onlu had a part time job and was in Texas. Will your family or friends help you? Please, if there's any way, get away from him now. You deserve so much better and so does Buddy and Sierra. I hope you can find the courage and strength. I hate that you're living like that

Duke's death was what did it for me. It was the last straw. I barely made it through that time. Now, tears are always just below the surface, even after 10 months. They're here now. I'll never get over it.
1. Met wonderful, sweet man Brian (from Oregon) beginning of Feb 06
2. Dad died 2/23/06
3. 7/06 Spent happy week in Oregon. Finally found my soulmate.
4. Brian ill in 10/06 Had heart attack and strokes. I visited him. After I get home, he cuts off contact with everyone.
5. My greatest loss: Duke 11/12/06
6. 3 weeks later, BW, black and white stray we had been feeding for a year. I had finally trapped him in the garage. Was going to make him my kitty as Doogie has taken to mom. He had feline aids and, long story, had to be put down. He was so sweet. Purred like crazy.
7. Jump to this year. 6/12/07, Brian died. So, I lost both of my loves on the 12th of the month.
I used to be such a happy, carefree person. I have a feeling, I'll never be like that again.

[joycenalex]

angie, please PM me, we can and will find safe places for you buddy and sierra. you know some of my story, you helped me so much by listening to me before, honey we can get you out. and you can thrive again. ((hugs)) joyce in columbus

[joycenalex]

sas, k9soul, (((HUGS))). i wish i could do more, you are both in my prayers

[Catty1]

Many and huge {{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} all around....

[Ginger's Mom]

I think it is nice to have this thread to just sort of vent and release. I, too, have been going through some rough times for the past two months (hard realiztaion that no matter how hard I try I can never have what I truly want, the loss of my grandmother and the loss of a good neighbor). {{{Hugs}}} to all of those who have posted and those who are reluctant to do so.
Jess, I hope and truly believe that things will be getting better for you (baby steps).
Sas, big hugs to you, you have been through much more than I have and are apparently much stronger than you give yourself credit.
Angie, things do not need to be that way. If I had a place with a yard I would drive out to Ohio and kidnap you and pups right away from there.

[Barbara]

Sallyanne I am sorry I am so far away from you.
Siegmar and I love to be with you because you are such a wonderful person and it is just fun to be with you.
We love you and your kitties and are sorry we can't be closer.

[sandragonfly]

deep hugs to everyone. whoever would want or need one from me.

my first thought of wanting to share my stresses here is most stressful. dilemma huh? I want to share, really would like to - it helped me through last time - a lot as this is to some right now. and so I can help others too.

one thing you most already know, we're going to live in the car soon. I've shared pretty a lot on here but only 1/8 of it and am "limited" to now because of how this place can be. I want to think and wish I could say things easily without dreading, being judged at or walking on egg shells.

I even lost a few pet talk friends for that; my on-going disasters. it's nice to know this thread is helping some but it just seems to me - to some and many people out of this site - that sometimes no matter how much I said, gave or did for people - it really doesn't matter who I am. things and people just can get so ugly.

I know I can't please everyone but I didn't said or don't say the truth I need to share, vent, rant or rave about to please everyone. this place was my only and one hope and if there's something I don't understand about then it's not meant to be. or yet. you are not me and I am not you. I wish I could say more.

delilah, prayers for YOU too. (((hugs))) and (((especially))) to those who just opened themselves. be my heart, and in my thoughts.

[ChrisH]

Oh, Sallyanne, sending much love winging across the pond. My prayers are joining all the others for life to begin to get better for you very soon.

[caseysmom]

Hugs to everyone. Val I am so sorry about Brian, I didn't realize he passed away.