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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2013 0:17:18 GMT -5
I just thought I would post a quick update on my life in the past year.  I have - 1. Lost 100 pounds. 2. Went to therapy and finally believe that I have medication that is controlling my mental health in a stable and happier place. 3. I am working from home freelancing full-time. I no longer SS for my kids, so it is all on my income now to support us. I have also written a book that I will be soon self publishing online. It is about what happened to me last year when my medication caused me to become very horribly suicidal. 4. My youngest son just completed his first semester of college, has been working at the same grocery store for the last two years, and has purchased his own car. (Paid in full  ) 5. My oldest sought medical treatment for his issues and has started having more friends. He has his driver's permit and by the end of January should have his license and hopefully a job. We also found him an adult male mentor that he likes who is helping to teach him all the manhood stuff his father wasn't able to teach him. He now actually wants to work and move out on his own. Huge improvement. Finally! I am concentrating on being happy with my life. I have been going through all of our possessions and cleaning everything. We have a lot of crap that made the move to this house and then has been ignored in the garage. I am sorting through and getting rid of all the stuff I don't want or won't use. It is a process but things are looking really good these days. I have two lab/mix dogs who were dumped in my area a while back. I had to put my dog down a while back and was looking for one dog. I have the two brothers and have been working on training them to be good adult dogs. They were clearly abused and were starving when I got them. They take a lot of energy but are great for my mental health. That's about my last year. Trying to keep things low key and without a lot of stress. And, working on ways to generate passive income (books) where I will not have to work a regular schedule in case my mental health takes a dive again. I want a buffer and I think this is one way for me to accomplish it. |
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Post by Sharon on Dec 17, 2013 0:26:29 GMT -5
Glad to see you back and happy that things are looking up for you and your boys. What about the iguana do you still have him?
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Post by NastyWoman on Dec 17, 2013 0:26:54 GMT -5
How wonderful Shasta. I am so happy for you that the tide has finally turned for you. And you worked so hard to get there. That's something to be very proud of. As for losing 100 lbs  May 2014 bring you even more good things |
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Post by Knee Deep in Water Chloe on Dec 17, 2013 0:29:10 GMT -5
Congrats on the turn around Shasta! Welcome back.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2013 0:29:59 GMT -5
Yes, I still have Iggy. I also have a picture book written for children about iguanas. I am waiting to publish my first book and then I am going to attempt to load my book into a template and see if I can't get it uploaded as well. |
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Dec 17, 2013 0:36:30 GMT -5
You've come a long way, baby! Congratulations and welcome back!  |
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Post by Gardening Grandma on Dec 17, 2013 1:46:12 GMT -5
It's so good to hear from you! I've thought about you and wondered how you were doing.
Welcome back!!
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Post by Works4me on Dec 17, 2013 2:05:16 GMT -5
Welcome back! I also have wondered about you, your boys and of course Iggy - good to hear all 4 of you, actually 6 with 2 dogs, are doing better and better each day.
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Post by swamp on Dec 17, 2013 6:51:50 GMT -5
I was wondering how you were doing and I'm glad you came back to,give us an update. I'm glad things are looking up for you amd your family.
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Post by xia on Dec 17, 2013 6:52:43 GMT -5
Congratulations!!!! |
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Post by skubikky on Dec 17, 2013 7:10:08 GMT -5
So happy to hear that things are going so well for you and your boys. Well done!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2013 8:27:05 GMT -5
Ditto what everyone else said! You should be very proud of yourself for everything you've accomplished!!!!!
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Post by zibazinski on Dec 17, 2013 8:30:24 GMT -5
You still should be receiving social security for yourself, as a widow, right? As far as I know, you never age out of that.
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Post by busymom on Dec 17, 2013 8:31:39 GMT -5
Shasta, you are doing AWESOME!
Welcome back! |
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Post by dannylion on Dec 17, 2013 8:46:23 GMT -5
So good to hear that you are happy and that there is so much good news for your family. Well done!
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Dec 17, 2013 8:52:08 GMT -5
Yes, I still have Iggy. I also have a picture book written for children about iguanas. I am waiting to publish my first book and then I am going to attempt to load my book into a template and see if I can't get it uploaded as well. oooh, keep us posted on this. Welcome back! I'm so glad things are looking better for you and yours. |
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Post by milee on Dec 17, 2013 9:09:15 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2013 9:14:09 GMT -5
What an inspiring update, congratulations! Hope burns alive in you shasta....wonderful to hear your family's remarkable progress! May you and your busy (!) household have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS indeed!    |
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Post by thyme4change on Dec 17, 2013 9:23:17 GMT -5
Am I a precog, or didn't do you post something a year ago that said you lost 100 pounds and found medication that worked. Is this another 100 for a total of 200!?
Either way, I'm so glad that you are doing well.
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Post by raeoflyte on Dec 17, 2013 14:43:42 GMT -5
I totally feel like a stalker, but last year-as I recall- Shasta had lost about 60 pounds and was on an herbal supplement (like St. John's Wort?) for her mental health.
Very glad things are looking up for you Shasta and that your boys are doing well!
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Post by greeniis10 on Dec 17, 2013 14:51:00 GMT -5
Fantastic! You've really shown determination and resiliance. Inspiring!
Bless you for taking in the poor abused, starved doggies and for being patient and training them! They were meant to find you and your family.
I'd love to read your book(s)!
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Dec 17, 2013 14:59:15 GMT -5
Fantastic news!
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Dec 17, 2013 15:09:49 GMT -5
 All of it. Welcome back, Shasta. Sit and stay awhile, won't you?
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Post by Sum Dum Gai on Dec 17, 2013 15:46:56 GMT -5
Awesome news all around! Good for you.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2013 18:59:40 GMT -5
I totally feel like a stalker, but last year-as I recall- Shasta had lost about 60 pounds and was on an herbal supplement (like St. John's Wort?) for her mental health. I'd remembered that, too- it sounded like she'd made some really good changes. Thanks for the update, Shasta- hope to see more of your posts in the future! |
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Post by Anne_in_VA on Dec 17, 2013 19:47:12 GMT -5
I wondered how you were doing - congrats on all the improvements in your life!
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Jake 48
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Post by Jake 48 on Dec 17, 2013 19:49:01 GMT -5
Awesome |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2013 19:51:26 GMT -5
That's awesome! Thanks for sharing your great progress!!!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2013 20:25:35 GMT -5
Hi, Shasta!!! Welcome back. |
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Post by kjto1 on Dec 17, 2013 22:35:59 GMT -5
Wow! I'm really happy for you! |
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