My Dignity Diary

Mashmallow

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System

.... and you wont jump off the harbour wall at all because you are everything to your children. They need you.


I for one will be reading your diary and cheering you on.


Biggest of hugs :):)

Mashmallow

Thank you Judi xx

tayforth

I'm here too, and I'll be following your progress. This time last year, I was so very miserable (for different reasons, but to do with my marriage) - so you have my sympathy. Sounds like you've been through a hell of a lot, be kind to yourself.

Big hugs xxx

ellie99

Judi wrote: »

.... and you wont jump off the harbour wall at all because you are everything to your children. They need you.

I have to second this.

Mashmallow, 2 years ago I was very unhappy...my ex had left, had had to leave my job, and all day every day I had unhappy sad thoughts churning around in my head.

Last night I sat down after a busy day, and actually thought to myself "I am completely happy and contented".

If I can do it, so can you

Take your cue from your ex, and have no contact with him AT ALL unless it concerns your children. He's not part of your future, so you don't need him dragging you down and making you feel worse.

I love your idea of a dignity diary...it can be just the beginning of your new and happier life.

And as Judi says, your children are the reason to get up every morning

tea_lover

Judi wrote: »

I for one will be reading your diary and cheering you on.

Me too. You'll have a whole army of well-wishers cheering you on and sending cyber-hugs .

Samaritans are also a great resource when your head is churning http://www.samaritans.org/

b_girl

Hi Marshmallow,

So sorry that you are feeling like this. I wish I could send you a hug!

You are not a messed up person and I'm sure your children think the world of you. You've had a tough time in the last few years and are understandably feeling low.

Keep talking to all of us. You need time to recover and rebuild your life for yourself and your kiddies.

Your sun WILL rise again.

I'll be watching this thread hun

bruciebounus

Hugs to you Marshmallow, just wanted to tell you to hang on in there. You sound like a good person, and i'm a firm believer that things happen for a reason, this is the start of a new and happy chapter for you and your kids.

Keep taking your medication, it will take 6-8 weeks to kick in, and will make a difference.

Artytarty

What a rough time, but you know, you have already turned a corner.
You want to be there for your children and be a good Mum,that's a great starting point.
I think a Dignity Diary is a super idea.
Can I make a wee suggestion? Stop saying 28 months ago. Roughly two years if anyone asks.
It's only making it even more painful if you are consciously counting the days.
There are some fantastic people on here who have been through the mill and come out the other side, lean on them.

lindens

Artytarty wrote: »

What a rough time, but you know, you have already turned a corner.
You want to be there for your children and be a good Mum,that's a great starting point.
I think a Dignity Diary is a super idea.
Can I make a wee suggestion? Stop saying 28 months ago. Roughly two years if anyone asks.
It's only making it even more painful if you are consciously counting the days.
There are some fantastic people on here who have been through the mill and come out the other side, lean on them.

I was going to say this too - if you know its 28 months it means you're still counting every day. This is not healthy and maybe one reason you cannot move on.
good luck with your new diary

Orlando_Virgin

Noooooooo, don't you bl*ody well dare!!

Some of the wonderful peeps on here have got me through some really tough times and we'll do the same for you!! Take small steps at a time and don't give up on all men because of your bad experiences.

Don't put pressure on yourself, post on here whenever you feel blue and if I'm not decorating the tree (poorly) or robbing everyone else's advent chocolates I'll be here

Keep your chin up x