tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1775059803665454920.post6805469028959974771..comments2023-07-05T03:15:12.052-05:00Comments on The Truth About Homeschooling: GrievingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08779898977217945602noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1775059803665454920.post-69777185493905688382011-02-21T14:11:08.000-06:002011-02-21T14:11:08.000-06:00I love you for sharing this... I admire you treme...I love you for sharing this... I admire you tremendously... I respect you endlessly for your journey... and the pain you feel today.... I'm glad you are feeling, because with today's pain of yesterday, comes tomorrow's joy forever. Playdate time!Mary Fenimorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1775059803665454920.post-61788901880140322252011-02-21T14:21:57.000-06:002011-02-21T14:21:57.000-06:00That has to be so hard. I really cannot even imag...That has to be so hard. I really cannot even imagine. I hope that the process moving through the grief stage is quick and as painless as possible. ((HUGS))Kmamahttp://thedailydribbles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1775059803665454920.post-85276544439593893032011-02-21T18:28:39.000-06:002011-02-21T18:28:39.000-06:00I'm so very, very glad you are working through...I'm so very, very glad you are working through this, that your kids are still so little, that you have such great support, and that you are beating it. <br><br>You are amazing.Dianahttp://hormonal-imbalances.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1775059803665454920.post-43328710177090999842011-02-22T02:26:09.000-06:002011-02-22T02:26:09.000-06:00Thanks, Mary :) I actually thought of that day, se...Thanks, Mary :) I actually thought of that day, seeing your house for the first time, when I was writing this. And how that is a shadow memory for me. Thanks for sticking with me.Kimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1775059803665454920.post-88495134762397799692011-02-22T02:27:29.000-06:002011-02-22T02:27:29.000-06:00Kmama, thanks so much. It is hard, but since I'...Kmama, thanks so much. It is hard, but since I'm actually feeling it, that's good. (I try to remind myself of this!) I appreciate you reading, and your support :)Kimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1775059803665454920.post-90052460885359816532011-02-22T02:28:59.000-06:002011-02-22T02:28:59.000-06:00That my kids are little . . . such a blessing! I&#...That my kids are little . . . such a blessing! I've asked Violet a lot of questions to see if she notices anything different, if she feels like she missed anything. Not a thing. Which is great. Expcept then I'm like, really? Look at me now! :) Love you.Kimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1775059803665454920.post-37436146734833381152011-02-22T03:58:01.000-06:002011-02-22T03:58:01.000-06:00I am SO there right now. I have an easier time co...I am SO there right now. I have an easier time connecting emotionally with my young daughter but I have been emotionally absent from my son's life for so long that I feel annoyed by him sometimes. OK, often. It's not his fault - it's my own and as soon as the annoyance hits I feel guilty for feeling that way because I LOVE him more than I can ever express. How can the two go together? I'm glad that I am finally facing my depression and I am SO glad that you found me so that I could find you and know that I am not alone, no matter how alone in this big world, and small house full of people I feel.Summerhttp://rebelcrunchmama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1775059803665454920.post-20674644936568845272011-02-22T04:19:27.000-06:002011-02-22T04:19:27.000-06:00My mom experienced a major depression and instead ...My mom experienced a major depression and instead of sending her for proper help from a therapist, her doctor over medicated her. She lost huge chunks of time and there are a lot of things that she was present for and she doesn't remember. There are some people who find it amusing that my mother doesn't remember things. I'm not sure if those people just don't understand or if they are completely insensitive. Those lost days and lost memories are so difficult for her. <br><br>Thank you for sharing your experience. I think people who haven't lived through a depression like you did just really don't understand. You are helping people understand and that's so important. I think you are wonderful for putting yourself out there.Shanahttp://www.fumblingtowardsnormalcy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1775059803665454920.post-83680213560846855462011-02-22T04:43:01.000-06:002011-02-22T04:43:01.000-06:00Summer, I know how you feel. Exactly. I'm glad...Summer, I know how you feel. Exactly. I'm glad we connected, so very glad. I found you thru Diana @ Hormonal Imbalances. I shared your post on my blog fb page, Baby Feet blog. I don't have a fb button here just yet :)Kimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1775059803665454920.post-23436419413030408802011-02-22T04:46:31.000-06:002011-02-22T04:46:31.000-06:00Yeah, the whole finding it amusing about memory lo...Yeah, the whole finding it amusing about memory loss. It's one thing If *I* make a joke about it or refer to it. But when others do? OMG. The best is when I hear, "But you don't remember that, do you?" Uh, no, but thanks *so* much for reminding me, because I *really* needed it. The insensitivity of others, who don't understand depression, is why those of us with it don't talk about it. And then become ashamed, more depressed and don't get help. Thank you for understanding and reading. I appreciate it so very, very much. I know how difficult it is for your mom. And I'm sorry she had to go through that.Kimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1775059803665454920.post-64430176796004544782011-02-22T07:32:34.000-06:002011-02-22T07:32:34.000-06:00Kim, you are going through such an intense time ri...Kim, you are going through such an intense time right now. Reconnecting with yourself, your kids, your life. Thanks for sharing this. It sounds like you are really gaining something from therapy. Try not to be too hard on yourself. Your kids are young, and while there are things in their early years you "missed" there are many more to come. I think that through experiencing what you can now, to the fullest, you might actually fill some of the emotional holes you are feeling now. Sending hugs.The Sweetesthttp://thesweetest3.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1775059803665454920.post-11113776022023962192011-02-22T07:36:12.000-06:002011-02-22T07:36:12.000-06:00Thanks so much for your kind words. :) I'm try...Thanks so much for your kind words. :) I'm trying to not be hard on myself, but it's hard. Knowing I was there, and yet not is really frustrating. Thank you for stopping by!Kimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1775059803665454920.post-83091530610116101872011-02-22T10:36:34.000-06:002011-02-22T10:36:34.000-06:00I never knew that depression could actually steal ...I never knew that depression could actually steal memories from you like that. So proud of you for overcoming this and you'll get through this part of it too. If there's one thing I know about grieving, it's that it gets easier with time. ((Hugs))Dianehttp://bestillaminute.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1775059803665454920.post-4677917018870497912011-02-23T03:23:07.000-06:002011-02-23T03:23:07.000-06:00I had no idea this could happen either. I'm s...I had no idea this could happen either. I'm so glad you are "feeling" better. Your strength is admirable. HUGS!Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1775059803665454920.post-19862633475422803532011-02-23T07:56:26.000-06:002011-02-23T07:56:26.000-06:00Thanks Karen :) I was just thinking about you befo...Thanks Karen :) I was just thinking about you before I saw you had commented. Thinking of you and Cindy. Grief is grief, you know?Kimnoreply@blogger.com