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Karadeniz

(22,492 posts)
17. I have a friend who was raised by alcoholics. Not easy. Her first marriage didn't last and
Sat May 4, 2019, 08:13 PM
May 2019

Both of her children are good people, but some people might be disturbed by their both being gay. Not my friend. She then married for love to someone she knew had problems. She moved from her home town so he could be Mr. Farmer. He worked with chemicals and didn't take precautions, exposing her to heavy metal toxicity. Her brain is calcifying. She has migraines, but reacts badly to any pain relief. She developed vertigo and now has to use a walker. Still she falls over, breaking her fragile bones. Last time, she broke her ankles and wrists. Not easy to use the walker with casts on all your supports. Her husband abused her, once kicking her out of their car fifteen miles from any town...he's a bastard. She finally left him. Went to a neurologist who, when she couldn't pay the last $300, sued her. Now she rents a room from a man who was nice, but now doesn't bother to speak to her. I don't know your story. It may be as bad or worse as Sherri's. I'm not trying to make you feel better by comparison!

She's an inspiration to everyone who knows her because despite everything, she can laugh. She loves visiting with her daughters and grandkids. She still thinks of others. She can't do anything to improve the world, but the love she exudes keeps the rest of us motivated.

Right now she's on cloud nine because she's been approved for a support dog. This person whose eyeballs vibrate all over creation managed to read 76 pages of the training manual for Pearson, the dog. And I was going to do an audio for her, but she read it! We were so proud of her! She's on disability and it's not enough, so we supplement, but wish it was more.

I'm so sorry life has been a bitch. I really am. Just hang in their as best you can, like Sherri. It may be that your destiny was to show those around you that spirit can triumph. Material possessions (but we do need enough to get along), physical health, worldly success, none are truly important. Spirit triumphant is a real success.

And anytime you want to vent, come here. People here listen and care. I love you! You're real.

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I have a friend who was raised by alcoholics. Not easy. Her first marriage didn't last and Karadeniz May 2019 #17
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