tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13638626.post5459051910523661524..comments2023-09-15T07:03:07.671-05:00Comments on Hamilton Family Circus: Oh Bother...Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01879753863902363299noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13638626.post-88207189912179926382007-06-05T20:21:00.000-05:002007-06-05T20:21:00.000-05:00Very strong blog good for you for sticking up for ...Very strong blog good for you for sticking up for yourself. The bad part is you DO air your dirty laundry out here and ask for opinions and you can't get pissed when someone gives you what you asked for.<BR/>Time will only tell if this situation is going to work and you would be crazy to not try to be positive. <BR/>Just make sure you have that back up IF he does mess up. Your first priority is Zack. I know you know that. <BR/>As far as the comments about your friends bouncing when/if Jake comes back. You have to understand some people don't do it because they aren't "real" friends. They may do it because they can't stand to sit by and see you get hurt. And you can't help the unwilling. You are an adult and really what can they do? <BR/>As an ex-wife turned single mom due to a meth addicted husband. My advice is CALL ON ANY RED FLAGS. EVen with the money, when it pisses you off tell him why it pisses you off. If he can't handle stress in a drug free environment do you really think you can handle it on the "outside"?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13638626.post-88514221342142959502007-06-04T23:59:00.000-05:002007-06-04T23:59:00.000-05:00I just want to say how much I admire you. I have ...I just want to say how much I admire you. I have come over from Uncommon Misconception. I read every single one of your posts from the last 2 years. <BR/><BR/>I am suspecting that my husband may have a similar problem. I don't know why I can't bring myself to confront him; I should be able to do this, since I'm so darn loud and fearless about everything else, you know? I can do anything. I can handle anything. I have been whacked by life a few times, and I know I am tough. So why the heck can't I get on the stick about THIS??!! <BR/><BR/>Your actions and clear-headed thinking are so inspiring. How do you do it?! <BR/><BR/>You really are an awesome example of a person with her head on straight, with goals and expectations. I wish I had the strenght you do. You are a smart, smart person; you have taken so many steps in the RIGHT direction. <BR/><BR/>You have so much going for you, and you have drawn the lines in the sand, so to speak. You know what you will do if he doesn't stay clean. You're making progress every day. I envy you! No, really! You have set really good things in motion! You have a plan! <BR/><BR/>So, as waffle-y as I am about my own situation, I can CLEARLY see that there are things that can be done, things that MUST be done in a situation like this, and something good will come from doing those things. <BR/><BR/>You've given me hope. Thank you for that. I'll keep cheering you on!!! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13638626.post-82412835922120184022007-06-03T19:11:00.000-05:002007-06-03T19:11:00.000-05:00I have stayed out of so much of this discussion be...I have stayed out of so much of this discussion because, honestly, I am lucky not be able to relate to much of it. I will tell you this: Jake is so lucky to have you. I truly believe that addiction is a disease. There's some new research that shows that even recovering addicts have different brain patterns than those of us who have never suffered from addiction. The trick now is to find how to keep that under control. Jake obviously needs to heal himself and learn how to deal with things as a clean individual, but knowing that you believe in him can only help your entire family. I'm glad that you have such rays of sunshine with Zack. That's got to be such a help getting through every day.lonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03727748724600871714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13638626.post-807878946358041102007-06-01T15:57:00.000-05:002007-06-01T15:57:00.000-05:00Smile and nod - what GREAT advice. Also "flip the...Smile and nod - what GREAT advice. Also "flip them off in your head while your doing it!"<BR/><BR/>Here's hoping you have an AWESOME weekend with lots of Zach smiles!OMHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09316600458810320044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13638626.post-63001985464279655792007-06-01T15:51:00.000-05:002007-06-01T15:51:00.000-05:00I haven't commented for awhile because I honestly ...I haven't commented for awhile because I honestly didn't know what to say. But I'll comment today, because you need/deserve it. I have faith in you to get through this. I think you're a strong woman with a good heart, Heather. There IS a light at the end of this, I swear.Tinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16188363142469404823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13638626.post-7421330026699199732007-06-01T12:32:00.000-05:002007-06-01T12:32:00.000-05:00Smile. And nod. Just smile and nod... and breath ...Smile. And nod. Just smile and nod... and breath - remember to do that too. This to shall pass.Bird's Eye View Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08813489889625737678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13638626.post-41754815395917596292007-06-01T12:18:00.000-05:002007-06-01T12:18:00.000-05:00Very strong blog Heather! While your day hasn't be...Very strong blog Heather! While your day hasn't been the best (and it's Friday so that needs to change!) Your inner emotions and positive outlook and maybe a little anger has shown you very strong. You're strong for what you've been through, what your doing now, and for your outlook on the future to come. I pray that your family gets a fresh new start with Jake when he is released. Continue to be strong, for yourself, for your husband, for your child. You're doing wonderfully! Bravo!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13638626.post-88473045597685686122007-06-01T12:16:00.000-05:002007-06-01T12:16:00.000-05:00You have the right idea:You cannot live in the pas...You have the right idea:<BR/>You cannot live in the past while seeking to grow in the present. Stay strong sweetie!! You're doing ok.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com