tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post7975164601391298471..comments2024-02-09T04:00:27.528-05:00Comments on BECAUSE I SAID SO: Strong? What a Joke.Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger165125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-42219203042301111542010-07-08T18:30:11.628-04:002010-07-08T18:30:11.628-04:00Just hopped over from Jen's and I was reading ...Just hopped over from Jen's and I was reading through your posts. And this one really hit home.<br />I have been there. As I'm sure many others have. I didn't read through the other comments.<br />Healing and confidence does not mend overnight. But it WILL heal. And you'll be a stronger person despite the brokeness you are feeling right now.<br />It will come one day at a time. Twisted Fenceposthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15973165692768831966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-7451072900996210832010-06-28T17:21:26.209-04:002010-06-28T17:21:26.209-04:00I think maybe you should avoid your sister's h...I think maybe you should avoid your sister's house if that's the effect it has on you. :) Just kidding. Always looking for the bright side. I think I'll avoid your sister's house though. You know, just in case. <br />Hope you're feeling better and having a wonderful day!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00942143178989186662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-82446178803894912582010-06-27T09:56:10.125-04:002010-06-27T09:56:10.125-04:00Dawn - (I was on vaca with the family so am just n...Dawn - (I was on vaca with the family so am just now reading this post) I'm sorry you've been feeling this way but it solidifies that your decision to leave Joe was a good one. NO ONE should ever make you feel bad about yourself! NO ONE! Especially someone who is supposed to love you. I don't know all of Joe's issues but I know enough from what you've blogged to know thatRobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01426211079691326347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-85656734218993583972010-06-24T00:44:22.988-04:002010-06-24T00:44:22.988-04:00Oh, I've been there. I wouldn't wish that ...Oh, I've been there. I wouldn't wish that on anyone.<br /><br />Poor thing, I wish I could hug you.Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609629888008025050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-13855528528846725892010-06-23T12:55:52.160-04:002010-06-23T12:55:52.160-04:00Bless your heart! My mother tells me all the time,...Bless your heart! My mother tells me all the time, 'There was only one perfect One and look what they did to Him.'<br /><br />My prayers are with you for comfort. <br /><br />Robin E. from MississippiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-16216540989143329592010-06-22T00:07:42.604-04:002010-06-22T00:07:42.604-04:00You are a beautiful woman Dawn. God loves his gir...You are a beautiful woman Dawn. God loves his girls. He's right there with you.Supplanter64https://www.blogger.com/profile/15869957688545165777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-80384116976435067902010-06-21T19:18:29.239-04:002010-06-21T19:18:29.239-04:00I'm so sorry, Dawn, that you and the kids have...I'm so sorry, Dawn, that you and the kids have to go through this. There are no words I can say that make it better. :(Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07941526294434252083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-26864461618997782972010-06-21T16:25:06.450-04:002010-06-21T16:25:06.450-04:00There is strength in weakness and you know who can...There is strength in weakness and you know who can give you strength and peace through the situation. Give it all to HIM!!! He will carry you through each day. I can't even begin to imagine the load you are carrying, but He has promised to never leave you. Hold on to His promises and you will get through this and your children will also get through this. I am praying for you dear one!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-53773705056668741422010-06-21T15:50:24.730-04:002010-06-21T15:50:24.730-04:00You know.... if you look over the fence at my side...You know.... if you look over the fence at my side of the yard I am the same way. Single father of six... blamed for everything... trying to make everyone happy... trying to put up a brave front... I'd never admit to crying... but, Dawn, it's not easy and you're not alone in feeling those things. And remind me to kick anyone's ass who calls you fat! Just point them out to me!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08574796021187762369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-68661955967411082982010-06-21T15:16:28.744-04:002010-06-21T15:16:28.744-04:00You won't always be broken inside! Your kids ...You won't always be broken inside! Your kids love you no matter what!tanyettahttp://tanyetta.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-23787014624239302302010-06-21T14:07:24.806-04:002010-06-21T14:07:24.806-04:00Hey, it's okay to vent!! You are only human! ...Hey, it's okay to vent!! You are only human! Sometimes, you have a bad day, and the next day, it gets better and you wonder why you felt so bad, and that is just everything getting to you! Totally normal and happens to the strongest of us. Hugs to you!!Lyudanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-48711284830702390432010-06-21T13:10:18.381-04:002010-06-21T13:10:18.381-04:00Dawn,Being strong doesn't mean NEVER being wea...Dawn,Being strong doesn't mean NEVER being weak or breaking down. It doesn't mean you can't cry.Instead of thinking you are not strong because you cry remember you ARE strong enough to cry!Do you want to know what I think about Joe? I think he left because you ARE strong and he can't handle the fact that you can be someone without him.You have done so good for yourself and those Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14981951082433198054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-91967321470923208702010-06-21T12:06:34.004-04:002010-06-21T12:06:34.004-04:00Footprints in the Sand
One night I dreamed I was ...Footprints in the Sand<br /><br />One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.<br /><br />In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand. Sometimes there were two sets of footprints, other times there was one only.<br /><br />This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life, when I was suffering from Margeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-2173296386382792882010-06-21T11:06:33.798-04:002010-06-21T11:06:33.798-04:00Honey you don't have to be strong all the time...Honey you don't have to be strong all the time. You take each day as it comes and do the best you can. Healing takes time and don't let anyone tell you it must be done overnight. *hugs*beaglehttp://beagle1.livejournal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-65923612983279223352010-06-21T10:54:38.650-04:002010-06-21T10:54:38.650-04:00Buckle up and hold on, baby! It's going to be ...Buckle up and hold on, baby! It's going to be a rough ride but YOU ARE NOT BROKEN!!!Cheryl Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714034822340589132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-64440108092700647782010-06-21T10:51:10.641-04:002010-06-21T10:51:10.641-04:00Oh Dawn your post made me cry. We all feel this wa...Oh Dawn your post made me cry. We all feel this way from time to time...Hang in there!<br />Thank you for all the times you made me laugh, you don't ever let me down!!<br />You are an awesome Mom and I think it is healthy to cry in front of your kids, no one is perfect and it's let them know it!!Ruth Knottsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-28359471683856663682010-06-21T10:05:06.820-04:002010-06-21T10:05:06.820-04:00<>
Dawn, what you are going through now is ...<><br /><br />Dawn, what you are going through now is my worst fear. To marry a man you love, bring children into the world and begin the work, struggle and triumph of raising them into happy, healthy adults, and then have your partner bail halfway through, that is my fear. So many women (and men for that matter) go through this, and I worry that there's nothing so special about me toTech Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13897648955897883455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-62092959746759173252010-06-21T09:25:22.562-04:002010-06-21T09:25:22.562-04:00I'm a little late reading and posting this and...I'm a little late reading and posting this and I'm glad you're feeling better. But please know that it's okay to cry in front of your kids once in a while as long as they see you get up and brush yourself off when you're done. Hang in there!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-90893460283954543072010-06-21T05:54:21.342-04:002010-06-21T05:54:21.342-04:00Dawn
I have read the next entry however your post...Dawn<br /><br />I have read the next entry however your post made me cry. This could have been me 10 years ago. The problem is when someone makes you feel like a piece of rubbish for a long time, then you start to believe them and it's difficult to think otherwise. Rest assured, from this blog you don't come across as rubbish at all. I'm amazed at how well you seem to be coping Clare, Tonbridge, UKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-19165757256105093512010-06-21T01:20:05.693-04:002010-06-21T01:20:05.693-04:00Dawn, I know you don't know who I am, but I wa...Dawn, I know you don't know who I am, but I wanted to tell you that I love you and your blog and your stories and your kids and I'm praying for you. I hope I can be a mom like you when I grow up.<br /><br />Love,<br />KelsieKelsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12492592651511198267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-8669894416008283222010-06-21T01:12:09.737-04:002010-06-21T01:12:09.737-04:00To Kristen at 10:12pm: You have no idea! As a 23-...To Kristen at 10:12pm: You have no idea! As a 23-year-old, you have no idea what it's like to have a long marriage crumble, what it's like to have 6 children, the oldest of whom when you look at them, you still feel like you're their age, to have started your marriage as a young adult and end it as a relatively-still young adult but with huge responsibilities. And the kids, C Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05050538858572362040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-65444445889976109492010-06-21T01:04:09.131-04:002010-06-21T01:04:09.131-04:00Whoa!! You are allowed to have a crappy day, two,...Whoa!! You are allowed to have a crappy day, two, week, however long. You are doing the most important job in the world times SIX and you're doing it alone without the emotional, physical, or financial support of the person who was supposed to be by your side. You drop the ball sometimes? Okay. How many have you kept in the air? You cried? Sweetie, your emotions cannot stay locked up Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863420508966488969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-72961947283299147212010-06-21T01:01:27.436-04:002010-06-21T01:01:27.436-04:00I read your post tonight and I burst into tears. ...I read your post tonight and I burst into tears. I've never been where you are at this moment with divorce proceedings and I don't have children of my own. However, my sister is a single mom with 5 children all under the age of 5. My sister is an amazing mom. All of the children were adopted and came from abusive homes or drug addicted parents. They all came with their own unique Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08158550665624948125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-50080517573457397812010-06-21T00:37:05.106-04:002010-06-21T00:37:05.106-04:00Dawn...I don't know if you have time to read a...Dawn...I don't know if you have time to read all of these comments. I hope so. I am the mom of 5 and have been through a recent divorce (as of April of this year) after 20 years of marriage. I have 5 kids. I have a Masters Degree and I'm an NP, however, I am proudest of the fact that I'm a MOM OF FIVE. <br />My ex and I were not on friendly terms but 6 days after we split up 2 years Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-5734772960604884452010-06-21T00:01:34.061-04:002010-06-21T00:01:34.061-04:00I can't tell you how many times a day I think ...I can't tell you how many times a day I think of the people I've let down, the people who counted on me, the people I love and the fact that I feel like I can't do anything right. <br /><br />But then every so often I remember the lyrics of a song by Sara Groves "You can live for someone else, and it will only bring you pain. I can't even judge myself. Only the Lord can say, Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00529113922589580449noreply@blogger.com