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Experiences of a mom who went through a divorce and tried to blend her family with anothers

25th Sep 202030th Sep 2020 Cogitator

Not allowed to be angry

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Hiding from my husband, my stepson and my anger

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The small joys of being alcohol free including baking with my son
9th Feb 20201st Aug 2020 Cogitator

It’s the small joys when Alcohol Free

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There is this cloud if you drink during the week or over weekends.  It’s scary that we are not aware of the wine-cloud, while living under it.  It’s just this

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3rd Jan 202016th Jan 2020 Cogitator

Trying Alcohol-Free to become Bipolar-Free?!

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Alcohol's impact on individuals with Bipolar, and their loved ones, is underestimated. Giving up the booze makes a massive difference.

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28th Sep 20171st Feb 2020 Cogitator

My second marriage almost ends over stepkids

Bipolar 11, Parenting and kids, Relationships and sex2 Comments

I asked my Second Hubby to move out yesterday – with his kids.  A ruthless move, driven by a sense of imminent annihilation. I am trapped by overwhelming fear –

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18th Sep 201724th Sep 2017 Cogitator

I gave up my ‘Female-Exec’ six months ago – selling myself short?

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I watch the woman in the movie with lofty spiky heels, immaculate suite and hair, in a high-powered open plan office.  That used to be me. I see the lady

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14th Sep 201717th Sep 2017 Cogitator

I am a brilliant mom, even if a terrible stepmom

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After so much sharing about what a horrible stepmom I am, I want to remind myself what a great mom I am.  My psychiatrist said I would have been better

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