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Blew my cool.

I have to learn how to not internalize my stress. It never ends well for me in the long run. I hate losing my cool. No matter how valid your point is the message always gets lost when you lose your shit. Note to self: Take 5 deep breaths and count to 10.  Tomorrow is another day. 

Resolve.

I don't feel like smiling today. My stomach is in knots with the constant thoughts about the future. Our future as a family. How are we going to continue living this way and when will the other shoe drop? My daughter had another outbursts this morning. It was a bad one but thankfully I kept it contained. I managed to redirect her attention and aggression towards me...again... and away from her brother. When we as a family weather these storms together it strengthens our bond as a family. I can't help but worry about when their patience will run out. I'm the glue that's holding everything and everyone together...barely. I say that not out of arrogance but out of a clear understading for the role I play in this chaotic living situation. Something's gotta give. Despite prayer, meditation, google and countess doctor visits we still dont have answers or a solution. For now I'll just take five deep breaths so I can recharge my mental battery and make it through the re

So Here Goes.....

The First Step... This is a new experience for me. I'm usually very private but lately I've felt the need to share my  struggle   journey with others in the hope that someone out there can relate. I usually hate the "about me" sections of web pages because who really cares after all? I'm just a single mother of two on the cusp of a mid-life crisis. I sometimes use humor and sarcasm to hide my pain and frustration. I have good days and bad days and I hope that reading this blog will be as therapeutic as writing it has been.