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<blockquote data-quote="New Leaf" data-source="post: 737472" data-attributes="member: 19522"><p>Hi Feeling,</p><p>It seems there are some who walk this earth who have gone through the fires of life. I have a young friend who grew up with addicted parents. Her mother was murdered when she was 10. She lived in foster homes, and with her grandparents, had a pretty hard life growing up.</p><p>I don’t know why some people have so much tragedy to deal with. Is it a training? A test?</p><p></p><p>You have been through so much in your life. One would hope things ease off, and you could breathe.</p><p>I am glad you went out with your friend wine tasting, it sounds like so much fun. I am sure she did not take offense at your venting, Feeling. We all have our woes in life to deal with.</p><p>My two did not start out in addiction together, as they are 9 years apart. They were very close growing up. Rain started acting out in middle school, so did Tornado. I made Rain leave the house at 18, she refused to follow house rules. Tornado was with her first child at the young age of 15. She did okay for awhile but her boyfriend was already controlling and jealous. Things went downhill for them quickly.</p><p>Everyone tried to help, but nothing worked.</p><p>After their third child was born, CPS got involved and we had the grands for about six months.</p><p>Sigh.</p><p>Well. What is one to do? I think about people in third world countries who are barely surviving. People who have lost their whole family to illness, car wrecks, war. People who lost babies before birth.</p><p>Life can be brutal. Unfair. Tragic.</p><p>My two have been drugknapped. It is different than the ravages of schizophrenia, but almost similar, as the longer they use, the more paranoid and psychotic they become. Meth alters the brain.</p><p>They are in the late stages of use and are not in their right mind.</p><p>I cannot help them.</p><p>So, I pray for them.</p><p>I am back to work in two weeks. Ugh. I said that. Ugh. Then I said how thankful I am for two months off, that I have a job! (Trying to be grateful....and convince myself.) After each vacation going back is a little tougher. I have so much to do at home and in my yard. This summer, I have discovered large, colorful plant pots at Ross Stores. They are so pretty and cost a fraction of regular price. I am trying to create a magical rock garden with herbs, flowers and sculptures. Yes, I have gone a bit over the top, but I love the transformation.</p><p>I have to tell you that I go through my moments of sadness, too. Days when I feel I can’t move. It hits me at the oddest times. I let the feelings flow and try to allow myself time out to work through it.</p><p>I am so sorry about your two sons. I wish your middle son would get help, he must be very frightened. Or, does he know what he is doing? Is he aware? I remember you posting your eldest is not aware he is ill? I am so sorry for your aching heart. It is not fair that you have suffered so with schizophrenia with your sisters and your son. I am amazed at your resilience Little Bird.</p><p>And still, you rise.</p><p>Enjoy the rest of your summer sweet sister.</p><p>(((Hugs)))</p><p>Leafy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="New Leaf, post: 737472, member: 19522"] Hi Feeling, It seems there are some who walk this earth who have gone through the fires of life. I have a young friend who grew up with addicted parents. Her mother was murdered when she was 10. She lived in foster homes, and with her grandparents, had a pretty hard life growing up. I don’t know why some people have so much tragedy to deal with. Is it a training? A test? You have been through so much in your life. One would hope things ease off, and you could breathe. I am glad you went out with your friend wine tasting, it sounds like so much fun. I am sure she did not take offense at your venting, Feeling. We all have our woes in life to deal with. My two did not start out in addiction together, as they are 9 years apart. They were very close growing up. Rain started acting out in middle school, so did Tornado. I made Rain leave the house at 18, she refused to follow house rules. Tornado was with her first child at the young age of 15. She did okay for awhile but her boyfriend was already controlling and jealous. Things went downhill for them quickly. Everyone tried to help, but nothing worked. After their third child was born, CPS got involved and we had the grands for about six months. Sigh. Well. What is one to do? I think about people in third world countries who are barely surviving. People who have lost their whole family to illness, car wrecks, war. People who lost babies before birth. Life can be brutal. Unfair. Tragic. My two have been drugknapped. It is different than the ravages of schizophrenia, but almost similar, as the longer they use, the more paranoid and psychotic they become. Meth alters the brain. They are in the late stages of use and are not in their right mind. I cannot help them. So, I pray for them. I am back to work in two weeks. Ugh. I said that. Ugh. Then I said how thankful I am for two months off, that I have a job! (Trying to be grateful....and convince myself.) After each vacation going back is a little tougher. I have so much to do at home and in my yard. This summer, I have discovered large, colorful plant pots at Ross Stores. They are so pretty and cost a fraction of regular price. I am trying to create a magical rock garden with herbs, flowers and sculptures. Yes, I have gone a bit over the top, but I love the transformation. I have to tell you that I go through my moments of sadness, too. Days when I feel I can’t move. It hits me at the oddest times. I let the feelings flow and try to allow myself time out to work through it. I am so sorry about your two sons. I wish your middle son would get help, he must be very frightened. Or, does he know what he is doing? Is he aware? I remember you posting your eldest is not aware he is ill? I am so sorry for your aching heart. It is not fair that you have suffered so with schizophrenia with your sisters and your son. I am amazed at your resilience Little Bird. And still, you rise. Enjoy the rest of your summer sweet sister. (((Hugs))) Leafy [/QUOTE]
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