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Old 07-14-2011, 05:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Up4BigChal
I feel your pain on June 23 After Many months of watching my 23 year old Daughter destoy herself with Alcohol, I did not sleep I did not want to do anything but control her from hurting herself or God Forbid somebody else. On 6-29 She was admitted to Hazelden Treatment Center. I slept all night long that night. Last Sunday after many hours of me crying and feeling that somehow I was to blame for her addiction, I got a call from her and her counselor, "Mom, I'm and Alcoholic! And IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT"
Im back to living a life I knew before she admitted this, Quilting Sleeping etc... I still worry, but when you put it into God's Hands All seems better.
Quilting is my Pscho Therapy, Let yourself mellow into your work. It is Therapy!!! Many Hugs Linda B
Putting your worries in God's Hands makes Him happy. Someone once pounded into my head that it makes God happy to know you need His Help. He'll direct you and your daughter.
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Old 07-14-2011, 05:21 AM
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That "family stuff" can really drag us down at times. You know what helped me? I ask a gf to come over and quilt with me. We sewed we laughed and we cried. It was so therapeutic and fun. Do you have a gf that would do this?
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Old 07-14-2011, 05:24 AM
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SuziC the Lord did not give us sad, blue, gray skies, etc. He wants us to enjoy everyday to the fullest. Remind yourself that you need to get busy sewing baby quilts...they need you. God loves you and will not allow anything to happen that both He and you can not handle. You are in my prayers. Have faith.
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Old 07-14-2011, 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by frarose
Yep just one seam at a time :)
:-D Just the thing I was going to say. Hang in there girl this to shall pass.BrendaK
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Old 07-14-2011, 05:30 AM
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go into sewing room and pick something to sew and concentrate on it .it will get your mind off of everything.
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Old 07-14-2011, 05:39 AM
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I've been there and done that many times. My heart goes out to you. 1, you will get through it. . . 2, something beautiful will come from it.
At times like this, I look at new patterns and fabric. Something will hit you or it won't but keep going. Sometimes we just have to "Act as if" and start a project. You would be surprised how many time this soothes and boosts your mood gets your interest and enthusiasm back. Good luck
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Old 07-14-2011, 05:40 AM
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The sewing room is exactly where I head when life gets tough. It is my refuge and after sewing for awhile I usually feel better. My husband, bless his heart, will sometimes suggest to me that maybe I need to spend some time sewing. Tactful guy, isn't he!
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Old 07-14-2011, 05:49 AM
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D something simple at first. Then you will wonder what the hold up was. Usually it is just that first cut or that first seem. That is my hold up and then after that I start to feel better. Hang in there girl and just go sew.
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Old 07-14-2011, 06:04 AM
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I have found quilting to be great therapy for me! Try it! I can clear my mind of everything while sewing away. Good luck! :)
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Old 07-14-2011, 06:04 AM
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I have been in a slump, too. Have the time, and certainly the "stuff". A wonderful place to sew. Made the mistake of watching the Casey Anthony trial. Sad, Sad! I am going to 2 retreats in 2 weekends. The laughter always
Makes me feel better!
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