tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post3278267728020927445..comments2024-02-09T04:00:27.528-05:00Comments on BECAUSE I SAID SO: DrainedDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger183125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-75093734381896729582011-05-02T21:42:31.784-04:002011-05-02T21:42:31.784-04:00I was looking back on your blog posts and read thi...I was looking back on your blog posts and read this, I am not usually a commenter, tend to think my thoughts are not relevant/necessary, but I really wanted to let you know that you are not alone when it comes to the issues of mental illness and your child. My daughter struggles with ADHD, mood disorder and probably more that we have yet to diagnose. I have said that many times- even using Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11730808107045846398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-6223041934715749212011-02-02T02:05:50.630-05:002011-02-02T02:05:50.630-05:00Please know that there are many many of us out her...Please know that there are many many of us out here quietly rooting for all of you. <br /><br />--AlisonH at spindyeknit.com (Sorry, Blogger takes you to a dead link and I don't know how to fix that.)Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14627574023992235170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-4053297717744199102011-01-24T14:06:46.566-05:002011-01-24T14:06:46.566-05:00Dawn,
Thank you for your honesty. It is what will ...Dawn,<br />Thank you for your honesty. It is what will save you. When I first started checking in on your blog, I knew that I was not getting the whole story. How? Been there. I've been through a divorce. I've had people judge me or leave my friendship because they think that divorce is like leprosy. I've had a girlfriend actually tell me to my face that she preffered to only interactAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-58046126193266618292011-01-23T20:56:34.948-05:002011-01-23T20:56:34.948-05:00Sending lots of prayers your way! I'm so sorr...Sending lots of prayers your way! I'm so sorry to hear about how hard things are for you right now. I used to follow your blog every day, but then I had a baby...and well, you know. Life happens. I recently caught back up and learned of the divorce and your issues with the boys. Honey, you definitely have your big girl panties on right now, don't you. You are in my thoughts all the Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16701310795299991933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-37114945383788813572011-01-23T18:51:09.864-05:002011-01-23T18:51:09.864-05:00Wow, that's a lot of comments. I can't im...Wow, that's a lot of comments. I can't imagine you have time to read them all, but if you do, I just wanted to say to hang in there. Each of us, as mothers, do the best we can each day, some are good days and other days, not so much. I'm struggling with a very emotional preteen myself right now, and I feel that not only do I not say the right thing, but I'm not even sure what Tess Julia https://www.blogger.com/profile/17850176812284692371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-62354130925871593802011-01-23T17:37:45.243-05:002011-01-23T17:37:45.243-05:00You know I wasn't going to comment but can'...You know I wasn't going to comment but can't help myself.<br /><br />Dawn you and your daughters deserve some "girlie" time. I can't believe some-one questioned you doing what you did after reading that Lexi asked if you could spend some time together. <br /><br />Maybe the person who was critical doesn't have daughters. Her "excuse" didn't really sit well nutralady2001https://www.blogger.com/profile/08295111685100929709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-77503905569993187022011-01-23T03:25:52.182-05:002011-01-23T03:25:52.182-05:00Oneida, I get that you live on a fixed income, but...Oneida, I get that you live on a fixed income, but it seems you are maybe too generous for your own good. If you can't afford something nice for yourself like that, you shouldn't be donating. Maybe donate your time instead of money.<br /><br />I have also been a child with a brother just like Jackson. I was often "forgotten" and my mom never had the time to do things like go getTwissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07288962639398143790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-65691706585160785302011-01-23T00:09:20.304-05:002011-01-23T00:09:20.304-05:00God Bless you, girl!! Just shut your ears to anyb...God Bless you, girl!! Just shut your ears to anybody who is critical of you!! They have not been in your situation and they have no right to judge you! I just ssent you some $ and you just spend it however you want, I don't care. But you do NEED to get that bathroom fixed before there is structural damage!!!!!!!<br /><br />Ok - let me tell you I, too was a single mom but 'only' ofFine Stitcheryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10668085066631419397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-83263822701028854952011-01-22T14:34:43.681-05:002011-01-22T14:34:43.681-05:00You go Dawn! I know this isn't funny to you a...You go Dawn! I know this isn't funny to you at all but you did give me a huge laugh. I've been in a situation lately that I thought defined the word clusterf**k. But baby you've got me beat. Bless all of you.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04298481808077415073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-44737632360397714432011-01-22T14:26:25.628-05:002011-01-22T14:26:25.628-05:00I have two seriously mentally ill teenagers and a ...I have two seriously mentally ill teenagers and a third who is starting to show signs of bipolar disorder. I also have a "neurotypical" 11 year old. I know how hard it is to "walk on eggshells" and try to meet everyone's needs and keep everyone safe, including taking care of myself, while doctors are trying to adjust medications and find the right med cocktail.<br /><br marythemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08205319256573120866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-29582545857273915422011-01-22T11:56:33.143-05:002011-01-22T11:56:33.143-05:00Dawn, My heart goes out to you. I have a child wit...Dawn, My heart goes out to you. I have a child with ADHD and since she reached middle school, especially, I have experienced some of the most difficult years of my life. I also have a son with cystic fibrosis, so I understand what you mean about there being no "shame' about discussing a physical illness vs. ADHD. It shouldn't be that way. Neither are anyone's "fault." <Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01156194155140470909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-50858053263757293602011-01-22T11:48:04.199-05:002011-01-22T11:48:04.199-05:00follow your heart. and do what you know is best fo...follow your heart. and do what you know is best for yourself and your family. i would hardly call a pedicure a gross misuse of money, but it does put a smile on your face when you look down at those pretty toes. and that is just we want to see. some smiles.lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038101627479448044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-51733144356462366122011-01-22T02:12:41.535-05:002011-01-22T02:12:41.535-05:00Dawn, you don't have to answer for your choice...Dawn, you don't have to answer for your choices. You can just delete mail from people who are judging you, pointing fingers at you, questioning your integrity, and otherwise being jerks. Really, you can. Just delete it! <br /><br />Or, if you can't bear to delete, file it in a folder called "Jerks" and read the mail in there when you want to feel like someone you don't know Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-80932627071388640682011-01-22T02:09:31.833-05:002011-01-22T02:09:31.833-05:00Dawn, I have only just started reading your blog &...Dawn, I have only just started reading your blog & my heart is breaking for you. I understand the absolutely drained single Mum time, but what you are coping with seems to me to be so absolutely overwhelming.<br /><br />When people donate money, they are donating to you - they get no say in how you spend it, it is up to upir discretion. And giving your girls some special Mommy time is just Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-79317695430702454172011-01-22T01:15:11.197-05:002011-01-22T01:15:11.197-05:00Dawn, hang in there. Your forthright honesty about...Dawn, hang in there. Your forthright honesty about your struggles and your kids' struggles is truly wonderful. Please don't feel that you need to hide. None of us are perfect. We can only keep taking the next step and doing the best we can with the situation we have.Toadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874427903940538899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-77080536715235347992011-01-21T22:54:52.347-05:002011-01-21T22:54:52.347-05:00I recently found your blog and your troubles with ...I recently found your blog and your troubles with your sons struck a chord with me. I have a bi-polar son who is also ADHD, OCD, attachment disorder...ODD. He was hospitalized at 5 and it has now been 5 years that we have been dealing with the ups and downs...a lot of downs. It is so hard not to blame yourself - or kick a wall...or something. You keep doing what you are doing - I understand..Jennifer and Clayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706772500329215902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-41242421297529903192011-01-21T11:05:22.383-05:002011-01-21T11:05:22.383-05:00Dawn,
I've been a reader of yours since the v...Dawn,<br /><br />I've been a reader of yours since the very beginning and I don't know of a more unselfish, frugal person than you. You have done an amazing job mothering SIX kids and making do with the slim resources you have been given. If anyone deserves a pedicure with her daughters it is YOU and I can't imagine any rational person who would fault you. <br /><br />Some people Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10035383344835323024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-77004167649249968932011-01-21T09:06:01.859-05:002011-01-21T09:06:01.859-05:00Dawn,
You are an awesome mom. I hope you go and ...Dawn, <br /><br />You are an awesome mom. I hope you go and do something for yourself, because if anyone deserves it, it is you. **BIG HUGS** I understand what you are going through and the person who questioned you really needs to get a life.Stephanie Honeycutthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586273758392160742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-9538480255389780932011-01-21T00:42:16.399-05:002011-01-21T00:42:16.399-05:00Hey Dawn,
They're not Pokemon cards, no kids ...Hey Dawn,<br /><br />They're not Pokemon cards, no kids snuck them into a shopping cart, but it seemed sooooo appropriate to do a [post]card auction on eBay for you: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130477328675Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08741666746810067104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-74657137785585945252011-01-20T22:06:33.246-05:002011-01-20T22:06:33.246-05:00Oh Dawn, I cried my heart out reading your latest ...Oh Dawn, I cried my heart out reading your latest post and all the comments.<br /><br />Most of what I wanted to say is already here, but a friend once told me 'God never gives any of us more then he knows we can handle' and I think that is particularly true here. Times are hard now but you each have the strength see it though, not just you but all of you children as well.<br /><br />I Rainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130081061415048336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-39750046456350477362011-01-20T19:31:16.839-05:002011-01-20T19:31:16.839-05:00Dawn, I've been reading your blog since 2007 a...Dawn, I've been reading your blog since 2007 and this is the first time I've posted a comment. I'm in tears right now... I'm a single Mom also trying to do it all. Recently my older son was diagnosed with ADHD combined type and ODD. You're it is scary. It's downright terrifying, and very hard not to blame yourself or at the very least the mistakes you've made. You Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09203868466052015020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-48512079058158858312011-01-20T19:28:27.397-05:002011-01-20T19:28:27.397-05:00It's really sad that when people open up their...It's really sad that when people open up their wallets to help someone out or give them a monetary gift that they feel like they have the right to tell the recipient what to spend the money on. Any time you spend a few dollars on something fun or buy something that 'they' think is frivolous or not a necessity, criticism will follow. Sad indeed. <br /><br />Get that bathroom fixed, andElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17653903831722510380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-70520098028506365042011-01-20T17:23:27.394-05:002011-01-20T17:23:27.394-05:00Dawn my heart breaks for you and your kids. I am d...Dawn my heart breaks for you and your kids. I am deeply saddened that someone would email you about taking your girls for pedis. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.DWOPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11619640140172347504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-24166778963488801292011-01-20T17:09:48.112-05:002011-01-20T17:09:48.112-05:00People just like control... they give you money th...People just like control... they give you money they want to control you! Anyways, do what you want with your donations, ignore the negative people.Fawnsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771679848122171342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-53535362305391272382011-01-20T15:41:58.666-05:002011-01-20T15:41:58.666-05:00Anyone who has donated $ should not be questioning...Anyone who has donated $ should not be questioning how you spend it. That is inconsiderate and rude. You do what you need to do. Anyone who has read your blog for some time should know that you would not go blow it all on something that is not needed. Good for you for taking the girls to get pedicures!!Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14890885480439227120noreply@blogger.com