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We have to help our children as much as we can especially when there is something going on that they can't fully cope with. I do applaud DC1 for asking you for help. Hopefully that will transfer to asking a mental health professional to help them.
I bet there are some good books to help explain DC1's issues (sorry that I can't recommend one). It is hard to understand somebody with a debilitating problem which one has never experienced and can't see.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Sounds like a wonderful trip and a great time of the year to do it. I want to take my DD to Ireland at some point, but we need a break in our other travels. Next year might work in the fall.
Late starts are fine when you are retired. It took me a while to realize that if I didn't get enough sleep during a night or two, it isn't a big deal. You don't have to go to work and be functional and have plenty of time to catch up.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
You are doing a great job at getting back into the groove. It will serve you well in retirement.
Im with you on that bill - I am nervous about so many things in our country right now. That's as political as I usually get online.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
St. Olaf grad? Northfield, MN: cows, colleges and contentment. Your nephew is very talented. When I see art like this video, I have hope for our future.
The weekend of the 23rd? I'd love to!!! I can get ready for my trip any day, I'm retired :)
Yeah, DH definitely doesn't understand Mental Health issues. I've had to school him quite a bit as his daughter suffers as well.
The plural gets me too. Hard to use when speaking of an individual. I wish there was a good 3rd pronoun that would take hold, but then again it probably wouldn't work for everyone. There is a Xe, Ze, or Per but they are not widely used. When DC1 is speaking about themselves they say We and I'm always wondering who the other person is!!
5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!
You keep on being a mama bear. Your DC1 needs your support. They seem to understand the need for help or wouldn't have asked for your help. I have a very close friend who is prone to living in extreme clutter. As a younger man I had a lot of trouble understanding her inability to keep house. Over the years, I have come to realize and accept that it is all part of her mental disabilities. Mental issues are so complex. From the outside it is really hard to make judgements that are valid, so I'm not sure I understand why DH would be pissed about you helping your DC1. Perhaps I'm missing something, or maybe DH doesn't understand the complexities of mental disorders. I think it is great that you continue to support your DC1 into adulthood.
Totally random question: Have you ever questioned why the pronoun chosen for individuals like your DC1 is they? It has always struck me as odd that a plural pronoun was chosen doe refer to an individual. I suppose "it" is too non-human.
I do, I do LOVE your front porch. So, so pretty and inviting.
I know you will be getting ready for you trip and I will be showing dogs, but I am sincerely hoping we can arrange at least a coffee or evening mocktail/****tail while I'm in your neck of the woods the weekend prior to your trip!
Oh wow! Quite the travel plans!
Enjoy your patio time!
5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!
Good for you on your weight and exercise! Yay!
Agree about the politics, but don't feel bad for those that voted for the bozo. If they opened their eyes they would have known where this was going. He's doing everything he said he would!
5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!
