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Tintin
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Cristen, please don't go down that road again. It's not healthy and it's not one of healing. Remember who you are in Christ. Shout it from the rooftops until you believe His promises.
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MissCris
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Pipp...you keep activating my rusty hugging mechanism! *hugs*
So...after a bit of thought on what my ex told me...I did a silly thing but I feel better for it; I called him back and told him to knock off the turdbaggery (I was all giddy about getting to use that word in actual conversation). And then I hung up. And I giggled- GIGGLED- because...totally ridiculous.
So...after a bit of thought on what my ex told me...I did a silly thing but I feel better for it; I called him back and told him to knock off the turdbaggery (I was all giddy about getting to use that word in actual conversation). And then I hung up. And I giggled- GIGGLED- because...totally ridiculous.
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MissCris
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I promise I will Never go down that road again. I've come too far, and a few insults that I've heard before are not going to break me. It hurt, at first. For a minute it was like I'd never left. But then...prayer, and you guys here, and my childish phone call...I'm ok now
I promise I will Never go down that road again. I've come too far, and a few insults that I've heard before are not going to break me. It hurt, at first. For a minute it was like I'd never left. But then...prayer, and you guys here, and my childish phone call...I'm ok now
well if he starts the insult game again, just tell him to pound sand. and hang up.
I tried typing turdbaggery several times and it keeps autocorrecting to turf naggers.
Aaaaaanyway, I approve of your phone call. I like your style.
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MissCris
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There were a few posts I read yesterday that I wanted to respond to all at once. The issue is insecurity. I just wanted to say that we all have it . This may not be 100% true, but it's dang near close. We all have things about us that we think others won't accept. We all feel self-conscious about something or other. We've all done things we would chooose not to do if given the chance over again. It's human nature. Although we've had different experiences, we've each been through things that can be learned from one way or another. I was happy to see that the people who mentioned this subject also mentioned praying about it and discussing it, because prayer and communication are great ways to resolve issues.
I love you guys, and it's great to be able to share each others' lives.
. This may not be 100% true, but it's dang near close. We all have things about us that we think others won't accept. We all feel self-conscious about something or other. We've all done things we would chooose not to do if given the chance over again. It's human nature. Although we've had different experiences, we've each been through things that can be learned from one way or another. I was happy to see that the people who mentioned this subject also mentioned praying about it and discussing it, because prayer and communication are great ways to resolve issues. I love you guys, and it's great to be able to share each others' lives
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MissCris
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zaoman32
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There are several people I've talked to on here within the last week or two that are just going through rather difficult times. You know what? They don't end, but I will say this.
I caught my ex sending indecent text messages, and taking off for the weekend to see another guy. When I left my ex I was chastised by someone very close to me and was told that I needed to apologize to my ex and tell everyone it was my fault. I fought for my kids and got ripped off by my lawyer and still lost. In an effort to better my life, I went back to school, only to have to drop out again two months later because of things going on with my ex's boyfriend at the time.
I would not trade anything that has happened. In the midst of all of this, as well as being hurt by more people, and stood up by dates, I found God in my life. I fell in love with a savior who, when all the world was against me, stood at my side saying "I love you, all will be ok." I felt Him wrap me up in His arms and not let go of me in times where I thought I could see no hope, and no end to the madness. I found God, I found Love. My heart, and my soul.
I'm not where I want to be, things aren't always great, but I know He is with me, and without all the garbage that got thrown at me, I would not have seen Him like I can see Him now. I would not have grown as close to Him as I am now. And I would not know Him like I know Him now.
Cris, ww_21, Ugly (and of course everyone else here I know), you guys are on my heart always, and I pray for you daily. Cris and ww_21 get hugs, Ugly gets a sprinkle of glitter 
I caught my ex sending indecent text messages, and taking off for the weekend to see another guy. When I left my ex I was chastised by someone very close to me and was told that I needed to apologize to my ex and tell everyone it was my fault. I fought for my kids and got ripped off by my lawyer and still lost. In an effort to better my life, I went back to school, only to have to drop out again two months later because of things going on with my ex's boyfriend at the time.
I would not trade anything that has happened. In the midst of all of this, as well as being hurt by more people, and stood up by dates, I found God in my life. I fell in love with a savior who, when all the world was against me, stood at my side saying "I love you, all will be ok." I felt Him wrap me up in His arms and not let go of me in times where I thought I could see no hope, and no end to the madness. I found God, I found Love. My heart, and my soul.
I'm not where I want to be, things aren't always great, but I know He is with me, and without all the garbage that got thrown at me, I would not have seen Him like I can see Him now. I would not have grown as close to Him as I am now. And I would not know Him like I know Him now.
Cris, ww_21, Ugly (and of course everyone else here I know
), you guys are on my heart always, and I pray for you daily. Cris and ww_21 get hugs, Ugly gets a sprinkle of glitter 
I didn't think I was a "live chat" person, but with my computer down (it was a 9 yr old hand me down), I find I really miss it.
It may be time to get something new. I'll wait for the repair guy to finish his assessment, then kick myself for not backing up certain files if he tells me it has given up the ghost. Then if I have to buy, I'll try to get a good deal by shopping around and paying cash.
It may be time to get something new. I'll wait for the repair guy to finish his assessment, then kick myself for not backing up certain files if he tells me it has given up the ghost. Then if I have to buy, I'll try to get a good deal by shopping around and paying cash.
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MissCris
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MissCris
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Complacency in people drives me insane. "Can't do anything about it, why bother trying?"
Oh, puh-leez!
I just had a conversation with someone I used to be friends with, a single mom. I was asking her what sort of help would have been nice to have right after her divorce. She didn't know. She said "I don't know" to every question I asked. And then I asked if there was anything that she would find helpful Now, and she told me "Not really. I'm fine. I don't know, stuff has been hard but I can't do anything about it so why bother? My bills are paid for and my kids are fed by the state. It's easier this way. What am I supposed to do?"
...I don't know.
SOMETHING.
It's just frustrating when people could greatly improve their quality of life but have no desire to do so.
Oh, puh-leez!
I just had a conversation with someone I used to be friends with, a single mom. I was asking her what sort of help would have been nice to have right after her divorce. She didn't know. She said "I don't know" to every question I asked. And then I asked if there was anything that she would find helpful Now, and she told me "Not really. I'm fine. I don't know, stuff has been hard but I can't do anything about it so why bother? My bills are paid for and my kids are fed by the state. It's easier this way. What am I supposed to do?"
...I don't know.
SOMETHING.
It's just frustrating when people could greatly improve their quality of life but have no desire to do so.
Ok. So I just want to say
I am here in the USA!!!
And it's been a blur for the past two days - NY's lights, extremely beautiful girls with shiny hair, hot sun, too much sugar and missing my mom and my dog....
OH and I met a bunch of Mormons/missionaries. And I think I saw some Amish people at the airport
I am here in the USA!!!
And it's been a blur for the past two days - NY's lights, extremely beautiful girls with shiny hair, hot sun, too much sugar and missing my mom and my dog....
OH and I met a bunch of Mormons/missionaries. And I think I saw some Amish people at the airport
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Ugly
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It can be frustrating, but before becoming too frustrated with them you have to stop and ask yourself if you've ever spent any time like that? Trapped in your situation. Accepting where you're at and not expecting any change or relief. Feeling paralyzed. Not even trying. How long did you go like that? Hours? Days? Weeks? Years?
Usually that's a sign of a person that is hurt and broken and can't see hope. While there are limit to how long you give these people chances, recognizing that you've been there as well, and that this person just needs a bigger push to give them hope, might be a more useful approach.