tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post1943135197387226545..comments2024-02-09T04:00:27.528-05:00Comments on BECAUSE I SAID SO: JoeDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger126125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-66471980026726576152009-11-19T22:29:26.944-05:002009-11-19T22:29:26.944-05:00There but for the grace of God go I....my dh grew ...There but for the grace of God go I....my dh grew up in a home filled with addiction and violence. He tries so hard and mostly succeeds in being a wonderful father and husband. But there are times that I have packed my bags and the kids and vowed to not come back.<br /><br />Many {{{HUGS}}}Canadian Candynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-43046856188637111892009-11-12T22:12:42.226-05:002009-11-12T22:12:42.226-05:00Dawn,
My husband is recovering from PTSD, or Post...Dawn, <br />My husband is recovering from PTSD, or Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome, from the war in Iraq. His coping mechanisms have been not alcohol or drugs, but have been destructive to our family, and he ended up in a mental facility for several months. <br /><br />I am glad that you shared. I like that you are real. Honest about the imperfections. No neat bow tied around a "pretty Rebekah Benimoffhttp://www.mommybekah.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-73777354676365582182009-11-02T01:03:33.805-05:002009-11-02T01:03:33.805-05:00To be honest, I'm surprised you didn't ven...To be honest, I'm surprised you didn't vent more. ;) You've had sick kids, a husband that just had surgery, and now this. I know you have to be running on fumes at this point. Please know I'm thinking about you and praying for your family right now. I'll even be praying for the judgmental idiots that had the audacity to leave negative comments. :D <br /><br />Just hang inAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03900677114658308618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-55888020922669374532009-11-01T18:20:00.321-05:002009-11-01T18:20:00.321-05:00nothing more to add except a {{cyber hug}}nothing more to add except a {{cyber hug}}Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03177978479236599674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-63258862303219391442009-11-01T02:27:56.559-05:002009-11-01T02:27:56.559-05:00Hi Dawn;
I just discovered your blog after readin...Hi Dawn;<br /><br />I just discovered your blog after reading a back issue of Guideposts (April, 2009). Yes, I am behind in my reading lol. I use this site for blogging as well, so decided to take a look.<br /><br />First of all, I am so pleased to see all of these very positive responses and comments! It's great how supportive your readers are being, especially as you were concerned Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-80290508788050886742009-11-01T00:56:33.643-04:002009-11-01T00:56:33.643-04:00(((((((((Dawn)))))))))))
I think you know, that I...(((((((((Dawn)))))))))))<br /><br />I think you know, that I totally understand but just wanted to state it again. Unless someone has dealt with it they don't understand that a sober alcoholic is still an alcoholic and it sounds like he is just that, not truly a recovering alcoholic but a sober one. Someone in recovery has worked on and continues to work on the issue that cause the lies andLisa Noelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02895762022312960022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-19978614566610376542009-10-31T20:49:00.518-04:002009-10-31T20:49:00.518-04:00You have MANY blog followers that love and support...You have MANY blog followers that love and support you - and your family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-4985490618614071162009-10-31T08:48:43.017-04:002009-10-31T08:48:43.017-04:00Dawn,
Stay strong and know many support you. Your...Dawn,<br />Stay strong and know many support you. Your husband alone must take responsibility for his own actions and quit putting the blame on others.<br />Until he alone faces reality and take charge others must not be enablers. I am sure you are very frustrated and overwhelmed with all of your responsibilities and emotions but don't apologize for that. You don't need to have others Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-27566364088213923812009-10-30T23:00:04.588-04:002009-10-30T23:00:04.588-04:00I read your blog every week and you have always be...I read your blog every week and you have always been an inspiration to me. I wish I had 1/2 the energy in caring for my family as you have. I'm sure I have missed post here and there but never would I have guess that you are dealing with these struggles as you are. I actually cried when I read these post about Joe. You have always been so open about you and your family that I stangely Darcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-56273126529390286632009-10-29T20:43:26.737-04:002009-10-29T20:43:26.737-04:00read "the peacegiver" by James L Ferrell...read "the peacegiver" by James L Ferrell. It might heal your heart a little. I'm sorry.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01932345372316353681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-65590175228128598712009-10-29T14:09:29.951-04:002009-10-29T14:09:29.951-04:00I have no relatable experience except my boyfriend...I have no relatable experience except my boyfriend was on meds when we first got together to control his anger and depression. They didn't work so well and made it worse, plus he gained a lot of weight. We all have things to deal with, and you're not alone. *hug*Amynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-34145526182920570612009-10-28T21:59:06.034-04:002009-10-28T21:59:06.034-04:00God bless you for putting up with what you have. ...God bless you for putting up with what you have. Anyone who bashes you for speaking your thoughts and venting....screw them. I was married to an alcoholic/chronic liar/porn addict for almost 11 years, until I found out he'd found a BARELY 18 year old girl he'd decided to leave me for. THAT was my breaking point, and I decided that it was the last straw and had to do what was best for Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-82533387548059412182009-10-28T09:35:17.445-04:002009-10-28T09:35:17.445-04:00Dawn,
I just wanted to comment on this because ...Dawn,<br /><br /> I just wanted to comment on this because I can understand where you are right now. I know that seems hard to believe. My husband is not an alcoholic but he did have a major problem with pornography. Fireproof was instrumental in our marriage. I am slowy building trust with him but it takes time. He has to be completely open and honest with me even if the truth is not what IAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-77897040632810956822009-10-27T16:45:50.392-04:002009-10-27T16:45:50.392-04:00his liver enzymes were elevated because of the tyl...his liver enzymes were elevated because of the tylenol (not the narcotic) <br />I'm surprised they didn't give him something stronger than Tylenol 3 with codeine--he needed itAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-71000544072527772302009-10-27T12:31:40.892-04:002009-10-27T12:31:40.892-04:00Until one has walked a mile in your shoes...
Don&...Until one has walked a mile in your shoes...<br /><br />Don't ever apologize for the way you feel! You are kind enough to let us into you and your family's lives, let us laugh at your trials and tribulations of child-rearing, and we owe it to you to be understanding when not everything you write is a "joke" or funny. You are giving us YOUR life experiences, no one else's, Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06580939362465098584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-77123872993955743372009-10-26T14:37:46.947-04:002009-10-26T14:37:46.947-04:00Dawn~
I have been reading your blog for a bout a ...Dawn~<br /><br />I have been reading your blog for a bout a year now and have highly enjoyed it. You inspire me and I also live with an addict he went from alcohol to prescription pills. I totally understand what place you are in right now. It is so difficult to balance your life with an addict. I am also constantly telling my husband that I am going to leave him and then he seems to control Pamelakayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01840648726889907437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-83360141286418272142009-10-26T13:02:21.115-04:002009-10-26T13:02:21.115-04:00No need to apologize!! You had a right to be hurt ...No need to apologize!! You had a right to be hurt and frustrated and tired and upset. And I think it is much better to let it out than to keep it all inside. I'm sorry that your parents and his parents do not understand what you're going through. I know that it can make it tougher that way. They just have no idea what's its like for you. I'll keep on praying for you. Stay Lyudanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-72762732883542235732009-10-26T09:57:23.287-04:002009-10-26T09:57:23.287-04:00Dawn,
I love reading your blog. I get a kick rea...Dawn, <br />I love reading your blog. I get a kick reading the stories about your kids. I was thrown for a loop reading about Joe and I was thinking of you all day. I was saddened by the post, but I want you to know (now that were friends on FB) that I think of you as a friend and feel for you. <br /><br />You're a rock.<br /><br />LiseLisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-67736324471060093632009-10-26T09:51:14.647-04:002009-10-26T09:51:14.647-04:00Dawn -- I didn't want to comment on Thursday&#...Dawn -- I didn't want to comment on Thursday's post. I knew that you would be overwhelmed with negative feedback for the comments you made. But, I also knew that at least some of your readers have been in your shoes, so to speak, and would provide positive, supportive feedback.<br /><br />I have been where you are ... minus the married and six kiddos part. I lived with an alcoholic forAmy in Douglas, NEnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-6495086185843797512009-10-26T09:49:02.139-04:002009-10-26T09:49:02.139-04:00Dawn, This is your blog and you get to write what ...Dawn, This is your blog and you get to write what you want on it. If people do not like what you write, they do not have to read it! <br /><br />Your situation is more hands on than mine, however reading your blog helps me realize I am not alone. My MIL comes from a long line of alcholics. She does not drink but shops instead. And she has the traits of an alcholic. One trait the family excuses isMinniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995338089854447829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-68465084523433395902009-10-26T09:47:34.789-04:002009-10-26T09:47:34.789-04:00Your M-i-L sounds like a classic enabler.
You how...Your M-i-L sounds like a classic enabler.<br /><br />You however rock, Dawn.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your life with the internet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-1292225909180400072009-10-26T09:36:36.818-04:002009-10-26T09:36:36.818-04:00I have no advice. No magic words to make it all b...I have no advice. No magic words to make it all better. All I can offer is sympathy, understanding that stems from my own situation, and nothing but good wishes for whatever ending to this story will make you happy. Thank you for sharing.The Only Girlhttp://theonlygirl.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-64304522849463174032009-10-26T04:55:30.110-04:002009-10-26T04:55:30.110-04:00As a person who grew up inside a, shall we call it...As a person who grew up inside a, shall we call it, a revivalist church and was always encouraged to think outside the box (one of the reasons I trailed away several times), I take issue with the matter of forgiveness.<br /><br />The Bible tells us that God, in all His Almighty strength, forgives our sins and forgets about them. I'm sorry if I'm not using a very church-y language but Saranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-83233369237001992432009-10-26T03:59:12.159-04:002009-10-26T03:59:12.159-04:00Dawn, I'm so sorry you're having to go thr...Dawn, I'm so sorry you're having to go through all of this. <br /><br />I'm glad to know you have so many good friends who care about you.<br /><br />All the best!!!<br /><br />Your friend,<br />SusanSusan (5 Minutes For Mom)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05828073153427637589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-52035942593134606692009-10-26T03:01:55.918-04:002009-10-26T03:01:55.918-04:00Hi Dawn, I have been reading your blog since your ...Hi Dawn, I have been reading your blog since your first ebay sale. But, this is my first comment.<br /><br />It is amazing to see you taking care of 6 kids + 1 man. I hope everything will be pretty normal and happy within a week.<br /><br />Don't take any hasty decision when you are under stress.<br /><br />my prayers for you, joe and your kids.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com