Posted by milly on February 6, 2006, at 14:59:18
In reply to Milly, Milly, Milly.... » milly, posted by muffled on February 5, 2006, at 22:46:46
> Ok, you a sweetie but I just GOT to say a thing or two, and you can just tell me to butt out!!!
No I won't tell you to butt out but must confess a rise in anxiety when I thought you were going to 'tell me off' However I think your comments are fair
> Anyhow, when I was reading your replies I was getting a little bothered.\
> For one, I REALLY don't think your kids would rather not have you around , really, when it comes down to it. Would you expect your kids to bail on you if you had cancer or something?No on reflection I think that is a negative thought I have put on the situation too ease the guilt I feel about how close they came to not having me around.
>You have a sickness, just unfortunately mental health stuff is STILL frighteningly misunderstood and underfunded etc. People just don't 'get' it that its an illness. They are the stupid ones. Do they REALLY think we LIKE feeling this way??????????????Would they trade places?????????????????
Good point, but when you see the chaos you have caused all around you it is hard not to feel guilty.
> I'm glad your still able to maintain your sense of humour, its saved me many a time, just being able to laugh.
> I'm SO glad you were able to stay under your duvet!!!
> EXCUSE ME???!!! You do have rights!!!!! Grrrrr! I'm wanting to get back on my soapbox about mental illness being an ILLNESS, but I'll shut up!You don't have to shut up - you are right
> Are you serious? Do your children actually throw your errors in your face??? OMG.
They have found it hard at times, but at other times they have been very supportive (They think its great if I'm completly out of action because the 'ladies of the church' bring meals and they are always better than I manage on a good day!)
>Send them to me so I can kick their *sses for them the ungrateful little wretches.Better yet, let them live in my house of craziness for awhile and they'll proly go screaming back home!!!!
> Anyways, Milly, you sound lovely. Raising four kids is so very hard at the best of times. W/O the preacher aspect added to it as well. I think you need to give yourself alot more credit for surviving as long as you did! And now your doing what you need to do to make your life better.
> Do you guys sit down with your kids and explain that this is ILLNESS? That you are getting help? It'll be good training for them and at least there will be 4 more people who go forth that understand about being sick.
They certainly do understand alot more than most kids their age, but what a hard way to learn.
> Anyhow, this is long winded and no doubt annoying so I'll shut up now!
> Take care Milly, your doing great.
> MuffledThanks Muffled i needed that!
I think my duvet is calling me! I had a car accident today - me versus a very large tractor
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