tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post3605220585676493811..comments2024-02-09T04:00:27.528-05:00Comments on BECAUSE I SAID SO: Just an UpdateDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-77227967869360884082011-06-20T04:09:33.477-04:002011-06-20T04:09:33.477-04:00Hi Dawn, it's been a while since I last check...Hi Dawn, it's been a while since I last checked in on your blog and wow!! your world has changed more than a little bit. Just reading what I have so far, you amaze me - you have such strength for you and your kids. Much love and hugs for you all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-31356814236544217642011-01-07T02:47:48.468-05:002011-01-07T02:47:48.468-05:00Oh my word. I have been so out of the loop, I am j...Oh my word. I have been so out of the loop, I am just reading all your recent posts tonight. SOOO sorry girl! Just so sorry for all you and your family are enduring.<br /><br />My older sister was first hospitalized for depression for a month when she was 13. And of course, many other hospitalizations followed over the years. But fortunately when she was in her early twenties they brought out theJanice (5 Minutes for Mom)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10226562423742271366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-40907845448951451902010-12-28T17:24:36.764-05:002010-12-28T17:24:36.764-05:00I am sooooo sorry!!!
Our family has depression r...I am sooooo sorry!!! <br /><br />Our family has depression running in our blood and it is such a heartbreak. <br /><br />But I was 19 when I first got depressed and I hope and pray my girls are spared the torture.<br /><br />I'm praying for you all now.Susan (5 Minutes For Mom)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05828073153427637589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-9928581623433940572010-12-27T19:48:15.172-05:002010-12-27T19:48:15.172-05:00I can only imagine the exhaustion you are feeling....I can only imagine the exhaustion you are feeling. I pray that God will give you and your family peace of mind and heart.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01296023142241180525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-30007232184569210272010-12-27T09:19:52.188-05:002010-12-27T09:19:52.188-05:00I've been in a much similar situation. For a w...I've been in a much similar situation. For a while you're in survival mode, and it's amazing what you can do. And it's great you can see the positive side of things! You'll be in my prayers!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04593347577404248480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-49462371630698267912010-12-26T21:52:56.082-05:002010-12-26T21:52:56.082-05:00dawn i am so sorry to hear that but i think it'...dawn i am so sorry to hear that but i think it's great that they came to you and asked for help, a lot of kids would not have done that. i don't have any advice nor am i going to try and say something moving and meaningful because i am sure you've heard it all and they way you are feeling it really won't matter. stay strong. i believe that all things happen for a reason. we may Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14185801269727368956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-63815896530700148802010-12-26T21:19:57.528-05:002010-12-26T21:19:57.528-05:00I have been where your boys are now. I have been t...I have been where your boys are now. I have been the one behind those doors. It is hard. FAter having cancer at 15 I feel into a very very deep depression and attempted suicide twice. It was scary, for me as much as my parents. I felt so scared. and being"locked up" was even scaried. But it is for the best. You are doing the right thing for them and the will get better and things will Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13999454340773103356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-87039132636786280232010-12-26T19:41:59.159-05:002010-12-26T19:41:59.159-05:00I ache for you. I have been there with my teenage...I ache for you. I have been there with my teenage daughter when she took 27 advil one night and I took her to the ER. They told me I could either voluntarily take her to the psychiatric hospital or they would have it done through the police department. She was there five days. I cried myself empty. I raked my entire huge backyard by myself because I felt so helpless. You will come through pmerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13112537480069992755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-35989128174234559682010-12-26T16:10:01.200-05:002010-12-26T16:10:01.200-05:00Thinking of you and just wishing there was a way t...Thinking of you and just wishing there was a way that I could help. Know that you and your beautiful family are in my prayers, always. Sending you much love and all positive thoughts your way, my friend!Liz@thisfullhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667927814859471084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-62246158558933125102010-12-26T13:53:12.789-05:002010-12-26T13:53:12.789-05:00I was hospitalized for depression as a kid, and I ...I was hospitalized for depression as a kid, and I understand what Jackson is going through. Just keep being understanding, and keep giving him your support. He is very lucky to have you.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09299364521254674093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-66208454807287705092010-12-26T12:49:33.881-05:002010-12-26T12:49:33.881-05:00I know this has to be hard on all of you but don&#...I know this has to be hard on all of you but don't forget the big picture....he is getting help and will be home soon with all of you. My son died 15 years ago and I would give anything to have him here with me...even if it was to visit him in a hospital : ( God Bless YouAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673092138631244369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-2970626972683197072010-12-26T12:48:40.234-05:002010-12-26T12:48:40.234-05:00Dawn,
I'm so sorry to hear you have two childr...Dawn,<br />I'm so sorry to hear you have two children hospitalized right now! One is hard enough but I can't imagine having two children in-patient. A few years ago, one of my children had to go to psych because his agression had gotten so out of control he was a danger to everyone in our house. I felt the same frustration you did with visits. It's unfair that mental illness is not Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-38583349570276306602010-12-26T11:25:44.001-05:002010-12-26T11:25:44.001-05:00I am so sorry to hear of your family troubles. I&#...I am so sorry to hear of your family troubles. I've never had a child with mental illness but I myself struggle and did as a teenager and was hospitalized. I know what it's like on my end. <br /><br />I can't imagine being a single mother of six kids. I have a friend with six kids, she's not single but she does have a child with disabilities and she struggles. I wish there was Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04013633281843747712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-30103098227157570672010-12-26T05:04:32.670-05:002010-12-26T05:04:32.670-05:00Take it all one day at a time. One minute at a ti...Take it all one day at a time. One minute at a time if you have to. You have my number. It will get better, but that feels like a long way off when you are in the middle of it.<br /><br />Love you lots.WeaselMommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01695797746467444304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-15689937389224251612010-12-26T03:44:33.882-05:002010-12-26T03:44:33.882-05:00I just wanted to say that you are my hero.
I sit h...I just wanted to say that you are my hero.<br />I sit here in my parents house, safe and secure. With family and friends all around and near by, but yet I still worry over the little things. Whether or not I'll work at the same place this summer as I did this last..(Which was between 2-3 bucks an hour..) Or if God has something else for me.<br />I also worry about my future, graduating Liz's Random Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065136361971960339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-26950408237988357722010-12-26T00:48:03.495-05:002010-12-26T00:48:03.495-05:00Sending our love and prayer's from this single...Sending our love and prayer's from this single mom herself. I was lucky if "luck" would be we made it home in time for Christmas, it is all I wanted was to not be stuck in the hospital(Well inpatient we are still stuck there 2 times a day) I am lucky that I got my license this month and feel bad that i have to drag the siblings along while youngest (for me) gets her meds.<br />Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09915719141715003228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-57251494640864914782010-12-25T20:57:44.247-05:002010-12-25T20:57:44.247-05:00Praying for you and your kids!
Thank you for sha...Praying for you and your kids! <br /><br />Thank you for sharing your life with us. <br /><br />Merry Christmas & Prayers for a better & healthy New Year!<br /><br />LorettaI'm in Disguise!https://www.blogger.com/profile/08868178454350541760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-41552047540268914772010-12-25T19:20:21.036-05:002010-12-25T19:20:21.036-05:00I have been praying for you guys since I saw this ...I have been praying for you guys since I saw this on Facebook. I am so sorry for what you're all going through. This has gotta suck big time!! But God will give you the strength to keep movin' forward. God bless you and Merry Christmas!!Jen@Scrapingirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08280261043942452491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-58596915312476374982010-12-25T07:56:39.465-05:002010-12-25T07:56:39.465-05:00Prayers and hugs being sent to you and your family...Prayers and hugs being sent to you and your family. May God give you strength and bless you and your kids.HuNnY aNd PoPpA LeWiShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476563455225332867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-35598069579753873482010-12-24T22:33:25.845-05:002010-12-24T22:33:25.845-05:00Another thing to add... I know you don't know ...Another thing to add... I know you don't know me, but I live in Palatine, and I'm on Sittercity as a babysitter to make extra $$$$. I have a background check and everything. I would totally watch your kids for free if you need. I am used to a lot of kids so I won't be terrified.Angel The Alienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16158672957404194956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-56172158048486155922010-12-24T22:28:24.518-05:002010-12-24T22:28:24.518-05:00I think thats one of the crappy things about the c...I think thats one of the crappy things about the children's mental health system... they do treat you like your family has done something wrong. A child with depression is treated the same as a child who, say, set the house on fire or became addicted to crack or something! I was in the hospital as a kid so I know... although I've been told the hospital is a lot kinder of a place than it Angel The Alienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16158672957404194956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-34623159143985944042010-12-24T22:06:38.982-05:002010-12-24T22:06:38.982-05:00My heart aches for you and the boys. My question ...My heart aches for you and the boys. My question is 'How are they doing there' ?<br />Hang on to God. He brought you here and he will bring you out of it. <br />Throw your arms up into the air and tell God to help you.<br />I have done that and it seems a huge burden lifts. <br /><br />Praying for all of you all the time. <br /><br />Hugs, Donna from IndianaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685562616965907033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-16290623264193368052010-12-24T19:52:04.391-05:002010-12-24T19:52:04.391-05:00Thanks for reminding me that no matter how bad the...Thanks for reminding me that no matter how bad the little things may seem , someone else really has he right to complain!!!<br />Hang in there Dawn, you will all pull through this I know it!!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11837833052796666550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-47355452901105428652010-12-24T14:51:45.170-05:002010-12-24T14:51:45.170-05:00In addition to praying for you and your children, ...In addition to praying for you and your children, I thought I might just suggest that you check out EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)at: <br />http://www.eftuniverse.com/<br /><br />EFT is something you can do for yourself and/or find a therapist who includes EFT in their counseling practice.<br /><br />Like one of your commenters said, you do have to use the bathroom occasionally. Use those Gloriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02100708259918133610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-50304361459014803562010-12-24T14:33:41.341-05:002010-12-24T14:33:41.341-05:00I have read here for a while and have commented on...I have read here for a while and have commented only a few times because apparently the comment feature hates me, but I digress.<br /><br />It is hard when you have a child hospitalized for depression, very hard. My oldest has been hospitalized for depression and cutting himself and it was a struggle even with having my husband to help so you have my utmost respect for doing this on your own. I Nickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04300278435290112075noreply@blogger.com