Posted by kazoo on March 11, 2003, at 5:39:14
In reply to Re: I don't know if I should laugh or cry...heh..., posted by laurarn on March 10, 2003, at 11:01:15
> Hi Jay. I can see the irony of your list. Lots of problems, but lots of people trying to make the best of life.
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> Grandparents on scotch, dad on whiskey, brother on cocaine, another brother dead from drug overdose, another brother almost 300 lbs, a mother on wine spouting, "There's not a damn thing wrong with this family and don't you dare tell anyone."
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> I struck out on my own, found a therapist and some great legitimate meds that help restore my balance. I guess they see me as the "crazy" one. I gotta laugh at that one..., or cry, no, I'm gonna laugh heartily all the way to good mental health!
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Greetings to Laurarn: Unusual name, so I gather it is "Laura RN" meaning you're a nurse? I've been away from this site for about 15 months so I'm just guessing ... but what I wanted to tell you, however, is that I admire your candid portrait of your family. Mine was similar, only we kept it in the closet because it was socially unacceptable in our circle to disclose one's flaws in public. But times have changed and not only has it become acceptable but almost mandatory. I don't know which side is worse but kudos to you in finding a good therapist, good medicine and good positive thinking. One last thing: what's "wine spouting"?kazoo
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