Comments on: Where To Start, Where To Start? http://campchaotic.com/cc/2009/01/17/where-to-start-where-to-start/ which way is up again? Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:54:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Ashlee http://campchaotic.com/cc/2009/01/17/where-to-start-where-to-start/comment-page-1/#comment-1459 Ashlee Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:03:42 +0000 http://campchaotic.com/cc/2009/01/17/where-to-start-where-to-start/#comment-1459 I cried when I read this post, Ive been a reader of SAJ for a while and I saw a recent post linked to your site. I cant even begin, I mean not even begin in the slightest to imagine how strong of a woman you must be to be able to endure as much as you have. After reading this, and being so astonished at the fact that you are willing to share this with the millions of people out there, I have to say thanks.. why?.. because your story is inspiring. Even though you feel sadness today, its OK to feel sad. Its catching up with you, you were pushing through to get through and to be the best you could be. Now that you have a better life, maybe your mind is able to process the past a bit because its not going a million miles a minute from fearing your Dad, or guilt from the molesters, or even failure felt by the miscarriages. You have such a powerful story, and I think it is a good thing to that you are willing to talk about it, as so many women do not. Just know, it is ok to be sad, because its your mind cleansing itself from all the horrible trauma you have been through. Its telling you, life is much better now, You can breath. I cried when I read this post, Ive been a reader of SAJ for a while and I saw a recent post linked to your site. I cant even begin, I mean not even begin in the slightest to imagine how strong of a woman you must be to be able to endure as much as you have. After reading this, and being so astonished at the fact that you are willing to share this with the millions of people out there, I have to say thanks.. why?.. because your story is inspiring. Even though you feel sadness today, its OK to feel sad. Its catching up with you, you were pushing through to get through and to be the best you could be. Now that you have a better life, maybe your mind is able to process the past a bit because its not going a million miles a minute from fearing your Dad, or guilt from the molesters, or even failure felt by the miscarriages. You have such a powerful story, and I think it is a good thing to that you are willing to talk about it, as so many women do not. Just know, it is ok to be sad, because its your mind cleansing itself from all the horrible trauma you have been through. Its telling you, life is much better now, You can breath.

]]> By: Amanda http://campchaotic.com/cc/2009/01/17/where-to-start-where-to-start/comment-page-1/#comment-1430 Amanda Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:59:29 +0000 http://campchaotic.com/cc/2009/01/17/where-to-start-where-to-start/#comment-1430 We have a lot in common, you and I. I have had similar crappy things happen to me in my younger years. And I'm waiting for it to manifest itself somehow. It hasn't yet but can't help but think it will some day... I hope these overwhelming feelings that you're experiencing go as quickly as they've come. We have a lot in common, you and I. I have had similar crappy things happen to me in my younger years. And I’m waiting for it to manifest itself somehow. It hasn’t yet but can’t help but think it will some day…

I hope these overwhelming feelings that you’re experiencing go as quickly as they’ve come.

]]> By: lorimo http://campchaotic.com/cc/2009/01/17/where-to-start-where-to-start/comment-page-1/#comment-1373 lorimo Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:51:00 +0000 http://campchaotic.com/cc/2009/01/17/where-to-start-where-to-start/#comment-1373 I hope this will pass for you just as mysteriously as it has come. You have had a lot to deal with in your life... Sometimes the little things just build up and leave us feeling overly sad and we feel like there should be a huge reason. I appreciate your honesty and always enjoy when you write something here, even if it is about sadness. I hope this will pass for you just as mysteriously as it has come. You have had a lot to deal with in your life… Sometimes the little things just build up and leave us feeling overly sad and we feel like there should be a huge reason. I appreciate your honesty and always enjoy when you write something here, even if it is about sadness.

]]> By: gingermog http://campchaotic.com/cc/2009/01/17/where-to-start-where-to-start/comment-page-1/#comment-1369 gingermog Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:51:45 +0000 http://campchaotic.com/cc/2009/01/17/where-to-start-where-to-start/#comment-1369 I was wondering how you are. I hope today has been better for you. At the moment I feel with the economic problems worldwide life is extra hard and often the media reports the negative, which being reported over and and over really gets to us. Insecurity is so wearing. Take care of yourself. I was wondering how you are. I hope today has been better for you.

At the moment I feel with the economic problems worldwide life is extra hard and often the media reports the negative, which being reported over and and over really gets to us. Insecurity is so wearing.

Take care of yourself.

]]> By: Mysh http://campchaotic.com/cc/2009/01/17/where-to-start-where-to-start/comment-page-1/#comment-1368 Mysh Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:57:03 +0000 http://campchaotic.com/cc/2009/01/17/where-to-start-where-to-start/#comment-1368 I just wanted to say that I too think you are an amazing woman for everthing you have shown your readers that you ARE. A lot of people would have taken the "easý" way out when faced with the situations you have had to endure but you have persevered to become the wife, mom, aunt and loved-one that your friends and family have in you! Why we humans have our emotions certainly seems to be one of life's great mysteries and it should be more than okay for you to become the person who needs that strong shoulder or sympatheic ear -- even if it is a role or position you're not ever in. I hope you stay strong and don't forget to take care of yourself (the care-giver). Many blessings! :O) I just wanted to say that I too think you are an amazing woman for everthing you have shown your readers that you ARE. A lot of people would have taken the “easý” way out when faced with the situations you have had to endure but you have persevered to become the wife, mom, aunt and loved-one that your friends and family have in you!

Why we humans have our emotions certainly seems to be one of life’s great mysteries and it should be more than okay for you to become the person who needs that strong shoulder or sympatheic ear — even if it is a role or position you’re not ever in.

I hope you stay strong and don’t forget to take care of yourself (the care-giver).

Many blessings! :O)

]]> By: Dejoni http://campchaotic.com/cc/2009/01/17/where-to-start-where-to-start/comment-page-1/#comment-1367 Dejoni Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:49:09 +0000 http://campchaotic.com/cc/2009/01/17/where-to-start-where-to-start/#comment-1367 I wish I could say something to make it better. Life is full of unexpected joy and sorrow. I've had things similiar happen in my life and I ask myself..."Why me?". But then I have to think, Why not me? Why does anyone have to go through this? But I think God is giving me a life lesson and once I figure it out I can see that it was a gift...even in the most horrible situations. That probably doesn't make sense and I'm rabling. Anyhow, hang in there... I wish I could say something to make it better. Life is full of unexpected joy and sorrow.
I’ve had things similiar happen in my life and I ask myself…”Why me?”. But then I have to think, Why not me? Why does anyone have to go through this? But I think God is giving me a life lesson and once I figure it out I can see that it was a gift…even in the most horrible situations.
That probably doesn’t make sense and I’m rabling.
Anyhow, hang in there…

]]> By: Helena http://campchaotic.com/cc/2009/01/17/where-to-start-where-to-start/comment-page-1/#comment-1366 Helena Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:04:05 +0000 http://campchaotic.com/cc/2009/01/17/where-to-start-where-to-start/#comment-1366 I am a long-time lurker and I felt that I had to delurk to let you know that I think that you are an amazing person. This time of the year is really tough and I also have been feeling terribly under the weather. My emotions are all over the place. When I feel really blue I try to write down the things that I am grateful for. Remember that you are brave and that these feelings shall pass. You are not alone. Hugs! I am a long-time lurker and I felt that I had to delurk to let you know that I think that you are an amazing person. This time of the year is really tough and I also have been feeling terribly under the weather. My emotions are all over the place. When I feel really blue I try to write down the things that I am grateful for. Remember that you are brave and that these feelings shall pass. You are not alone. Hugs!

]]> By: gingermog http://campchaotic.com/cc/2009/01/17/where-to-start-where-to-start/comment-page-1/#comment-1365 gingermog Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:09:34 +0000 http://campchaotic.com/cc/2009/01/17/where-to-start-where-to-start/#comment-1365 Your a good person. I keep on returning to your website because your are such a wise and kind person, but as you say even rocks like youself can have enough. I have no advice to offer but I think I recognise the feeling when life wears you down. I know with the help of your faith and your family you will find a way to keep putting your feet forward. I am so sorry you have had such a bad time in your early life, but I am you are a very much loved and cherished person. Your a good person. I keep on returning to your website because your are such a wise and kind person, but as you say even rocks like youself can have enough. I have no advice to offer but I think I recognise the feeling when life wears you down. I know with the help of your faith and your family you will find a way to keep putting your feet forward. I am so sorry you have had such a bad time in your early life, but I am you are a very much loved and cherished person.

]]> By: BeachMama http://campchaotic.com/cc/2009/01/17/where-to-start-where-to-start/comment-page-1/#comment-1364 BeachMama Sun, 18 Jan 2009 21:09:29 +0000 http://campchaotic.com/cc/2009/01/17/where-to-start-where-to-start/#comment-1364 Although we have never met in person, I can tell you that you are an Amazing Woman. A wonderful Mom, superb Wife, Sister, Daughter-In-Law, all of those things. But, just because you are that wonderful doesn't mean that your past won't creep in to make you feel like crap every once in a while. It could be nothing, but it could be hormones, weather, something triggering it. Sometimes when you think you don't deserve the life you have your mind plays tricks on you. And make no mistake, you deserve your wonderful kids, husband and family. You deserve to be happy no matter what your past was like. That is why it is called your past. Will keep you in my prayers and hope that you recover quickly this time, but don't be afraid to ask for help. We all need it once in a while. Although we have never met in person, I can tell you that you are an Amazing Woman. A wonderful Mom, superb Wife, Sister, Daughter-In-Law, all of those things.

But, just because you are that wonderful doesn’t mean that your past won’t creep in to make you feel like crap every once in a while.

It could be nothing, but it could be hormones, weather, something triggering it. Sometimes when you think you don’t deserve the life you have your mind plays tricks on you. And make no mistake, you deserve your wonderful kids, husband and family. You deserve to be happy no matter what your past was like. That is why it is called your past.

Will keep you in my prayers and hope that you recover quickly this time, but don’t be afraid to ask for help. We all need it once in a while.

]]> By: citystreams http://campchaotic.com/cc/2009/01/17/where-to-start-where-to-start/comment-page-1/#comment-1363 citystreams Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:06:57 +0000 http://campchaotic.com/cc/2009/01/17/where-to-start-where-to-start/#comment-1363 My feed reader is overflowing and your post was at the top. I'm so glad I didn't miss it. I think we tend to burden ourselves with expectations and limitations that aren't deserved. You've expressed some of the same feelings that I've been feeling. But you wouldn't tell me that I should be happy and suck it up would you? Why are you belittling yourself? You are a wonderful person and there's nothing wrong with these feelings. {{Big hug}} My feed reader is overflowing and your post was at the top. I’m so glad I didn’t miss it. I think we tend to burden ourselves with expectations and limitations that aren’t deserved. You’ve expressed some of the same feelings that I’ve been feeling. But you wouldn’t tell me that I should be happy and suck it up would you? Why are you belittling yourself? You are a wonderful person and there’s nothing wrong with these feelings.

{{Big hug}}

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