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I don't think we would be human if we never lost it!!!  No one is perfect!!! 


I think you have already been given excellent advice.  One thing that TM said really sticks out in my mind.  While it is good to apologize, don't go overboard!!!  difficult children can twist that and find a way to use it to their advantage - My difficult child 1 is a perfect example of that!!!


I find that I have to make it a top priority to take care of myself.  I workout daily to music I really enjoy.  In nice weather, I run outside.  I've found that, for me, this is the best way to rid myself of stress and anger.  And, the days I feel like working out the least are always the days I need it the most!!!


Believe me, it took lots of practice before I was able to stay calm and unemotional listening to difficult child 2 call me a f*ckin' B*tch over and over again on the top of his lungs.  However, if you remain calm and unemotional, it greatly reduces the length of the rage.  Some difficult children, like my difficult child 1, actually enjoy total chaos and will do anything to try to acheive it.  All the more reason to make sure you do whatever you need to do to take care of yourself...


I'm sorry you're having such a difficult time.  Sending cyber hugs.  WFEN


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