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A Shoulder To Lean On

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As women, we are often the foundation of our support system. That makes it hard to ask for support when you need it most. That's the heart of this group. Let's lift each other up through the hard times and support each other when we need it most.

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Latest Activity: Dec 9, 2010

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Comfort After Miscarriage 7 Replies

On the 17th I started to lose my baby, just days after I found out I was pregnant (even though I sort of knew before then). It turns out I was farther along than I suspected, which is why this whole…Continue

Started by Ivy. Last reply by Kelly Ann Kortright Jan 30, 2010.

Emotional pain 9 Replies

I have been crying since 11:00 AM. My head and neck is hurting. I close my bedroom door and stay there. My husband picks a fight and then my daughter joins in. It has been like this all the time. I…Continue

Started by cindy light. Last reply by Joanna Nov 24, 2009.

So much pain.. 7 Replies

There is so much pain on my body today - headache, neck pain, shoulder pain, eye strain, noise in ear..you name it..The neck and shoulder pain have been with me for quite some time and I've been…Continue

Started by Ada. Last reply by Meagan Frank Sep 18, 2009.

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Comment by Kelly Ann Kortright on January 29, 2010 at 7:56pm: How to fight Discouragement....
Reject rejection, see mistakes as temporary, see failures as isolated incidents, keep expectations positive, Focus on strenghts, vary your approach to achievement and BOUNCE BACK!!!!

Comment by Marcy Rubin on November 27, 2009 at 9:46pm: Ivy,
thanks, i think i repeat the quote a hundred times a day :-)
it's my personal mantra, the very 1st time i read it i remembered

i hope you can join the call, we are now hosting them once a month. It's like having a live support group without having to drive to get there.
~Be Well`
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Comment by Ivy on November 27, 2009 at 9:42pm: Great quote Marcy! Thanks for letting us know about the telecall.

Comment by Marcy Rubin on November 27, 2009 at 9:19pm: hey Joanna
It's hard and sometimes we just need to be reminded how special we are
as long as you have hope you are always in motion towards success,
take it one day at a time and remember to breathe
~Be Well~
(( Hugs ))

Comment by Joanna Trusdle on November 25, 2009 at 8:37am: Thanks for that quote, Marcy. You have no idea how very true that is for me as I job hunt.

Comment by Marcy Rubin on November 24, 2009 at 10:47pm: I would like to Share my Favorite Quote:

courage does not always roar
sometime courage is the quiet voice
at the end of the day saying
"I will try again tomorrow"
mary ann radmacher

I posted a telecall i am hosting on Dec 1st
topic Bipolar & the Holidays
this is an interactive call with people in some way associated with
bipolar and or mental illness (Sufferers, family, friends, volunteers etc)

the holidays can be extremely stressful, please do share your stories, tips and resources, the support goes a long long way
~Be Well~

Comment by Grief Worthy on September 14, 2009 at 7:58am: What a great group! I would like to share another option, that has helped me through some very rough spots. www.griefworthy.ning.com offers us a place to go when we have faced any kind of adversity in life. There is a group there for just about every subject. It is warm and beautiful and through sharing amazing healing takes place. Check it out and please share your thought's. Thanks, Roe

Comment by Joanna on September 13, 2009 at 6:14pm: Hi Tasha,
Just thinking about you and wonder if you had a chance to resolve some things with your fiancee. Wish things are going well for you two.

Joanna

Comment by Joanna on September 13, 2009 at 12:02am: Hi Holly,
It is great that you mentioned about writing down your feelings. I think writing down our feelings is sometimes a very effective way to help re-iterate and better visualize things. I find also that if I am very frustrated at some things, writing them out on paper can help tone down my frustration and make me more calm. I think having a clear mind and being calm is important when I have discussions with my husband...

Joanna

Comment by Holly Bowne on September 12, 2009 at 8:22am: Hi Tasha:

Every couple ultimately goes through rough patches. You're wise to recognize it and realize the issue needs to be addressed before things escalate.

I've been married for...well, we just celebrated our 23rd anniversary a few days ago! A couple of things my husband and I have made certain we do is to schedule regular dates every week, or at a minimum, once a month. No kids, just us. It could be as simple as taking a walk in a nearby park, or a full-blown dinner-and-a-movie kind of thing. But it helps to keep the communication flow open because we're able to speak freely to each other without interruption.

Also, when we have had problems, we've actually scheduled a time to sit down and talk with each other about what we're feeling. I'm a writer, so I tend to write about what I'm feeling and then ask my hubby to read the letter. After he's read it, we can discuss it. He's even done the same on occasion. It's important to use "I" statments, like "I feel that..." or "I'm getting upset about..." as opposed to attacking, "you never do this..." "You make me feel..." Like Ivy says, you don't want to come across as blaming or critical, because that will just cause him to go on the defensive.

I wish you the very best, and I too will say prayers for you and your relationship.

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