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<blockquote data-quote="WearyWoman" data-source="post: 370815"><p>I'm glad I'm not the only one who has suffered a casualty of friendships along the way on this parenting path, but so sorry for all of you as well, who have lost needed support and companionship. I find that it's just easier to not have any other commitments or things to do, as my life is so consumed by all of this. But, I confess that I am lonely and depressed at times.</p><p> </p><p>I have tried to meet new people through a bible study, as well as a book club. Neither really panned out, although I couldn't continue with either one - you guessed it - due to home responsibilities. </p><p> </p><p>In terms of hobbies and interests - I love to read, quilt, bake, and decorate our home. I enjoy running and watching movies too. I don't have much time for any of this now, but it would be great to have even just a little "me" time doing any one of these things, especially if it involves spending time with others. You've inspired me to revisit opportunities and consider options for making the time somehow.</p><p> </p><p>This forum is a wonderfully helpful, unique little place on the internet, just for us. And it feels SO good to "talk" with all of you. We have finally found a group of people who really "get it" when it comes to the challenges we all face in raising our difficult children.</p><p> </p><p>Thank you all for so graciously sharing with me about your experiences. I know adversity is supposed to build character, but I'm sure sometimes we all wish we were less "characterized", right?<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WearyWoman, post: 370815"] I'm glad I'm not the only one who has suffered a casualty of friendships along the way on this parenting path, but so sorry for all of you as well, who have lost needed support and companionship. I find that it's just easier to not have any other commitments or things to do, as my life is so consumed by all of this. But, I confess that I am lonely and depressed at times. I have tried to meet new people through a bible study, as well as a book club. Neither really panned out, although I couldn't continue with either one - you guessed it - due to home responsibilities. In terms of hobbies and interests - I love to read, quilt, bake, and decorate our home. I enjoy running and watching movies too. I don't have much time for any of this now, but it would be great to have even just a little "me" time doing any one of these things, especially if it involves spending time with others. You've inspired me to revisit opportunities and consider options for making the time somehow. This forum is a wonderfully helpful, unique little place on the internet, just for us. And it feels SO good to "talk" with all of you. We have finally found a group of people who really "get it" when it comes to the challenges we all face in raising our difficult children. Thank you all for so graciously sharing with me about your experiences. I know adversity is supposed to build character, but I'm sure sometimes we all wish we were less "characterized", right?:happy: [/QUOTE]
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