Pity. We had such high hopes for 2012. My family had everything—a decent home, dream jobs, health and happy kids. After three years of struggling to find our place, we could finally say, “Yes, we are settled here. This is where we belong.”
Then with one swift kick in the pants followed by twenty more, everything we worked so hard to build slipped out of our control.
It would have been so easy to just pack it up and quit. To save myself, but I am not a me. I am a we. There is more than just my feelings to consider here. (My dreams and ambitions were long ago trampled and set aside.)
It became apparent early on that I would have to be strong enough for four people.
I wake up every single morning prepared for battle. I fight for my kids. I fight for my business. I fight for my marriage. I fight for my home. I fight for self-worth. I am the one carrying this family forward with everyone else kicking and screaming.
But I am tired. I am oh, so tired of it…. and clearly, it’s not enough.
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You ARE the strong one for everyone who knows you, and loves you. But it’s ok to lean on us more. We’re always there for you. xo
hugs… love… hugs… more….
I love you and send you huge virtual hugs while wishing I could give them to you in person! xo
I know that feeling oh to well, but that is what friends and extended family are for. You need to talk about this with your family so they understand that you too need to be comforted. I hope all soon is better and more stable. It is a terrible feeling to not know what is going to happen or when. I will keep you in my thoughts and hope it is stable again.
You fought by my side last year when you could and held my hand when you couldn’t fight for me. I will be here doing the same for you every step of the way as you get through this year.
I wish I could take the burden from you so you could catch your breath, but I know all too well that burdens aren’t so easily shared. Don’t give up the fight. I KNOW you’re strong enough and I’m here to help you see that whenever you lose sight of that.
I love you.
Just wanted to say that though I don’t know you well, I’ve admired your strength from afar for a long time. Of course, you’re only human, so be sure to be kind to yourself. Sending love and thoughts of strength.
When things are bleak God is waiting for you! I’m already praying for you all…
Thanks John Todd…. its really kind of you … and to the author .. i must also say it is a quite some thought ….
Thanks for sharing …
Hey lady – good to see you today. You are a bright, optimistic and kind person. I have no doubt you will work through this and come out the other side even stronger. See you on Twitter!
I hope things get better and easier for you soon. Take care of your self.
“this too shall pass” Just repeating those four words has helped me in the past. Lot’s of hugs to you!
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