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I really did my best
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Oct 16, 2009 3:12 pm
Mood: drained,
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Today, I went to a counseling appointment.
When I said a few sentences describing the things about Sam's behavior that hurt the most and were the most stressful for me, I ended with "...but I don't think this was bipolar disorder.." The counselor jumped in with "sociopath antisocial narcissism".
When I googled it today, holy cats, it was nearly a rundown of what I experienced.
She also said my face lit up the times I talked about Drake. 
It's not my fault and I did my best in a bad situation.
Thanks for your prayers.
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Are You Hospital-Able?
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Oct 16, 2009 3:02 pm
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In my Kyria newsletter, I found a wonderful article written by Patsy Clairmont as told to Jane Johnson Struck. She starts out by discussing her agorophobia and how it limited her hospitality. Then, later she realized the true meaning of hospitality..
Here's an excerpt.
"...But true hospitality isn't limited to the home. Think about a time when someone showed you she cared that you were struggling and reached out. Or spent time with you when you were hurting. Or perhaps an absolute stranger extended an unexpected courtesy in the middle of an abrupt world that could care less! That's true hospitality—kindness that makes you feel special, loved, cared for, heard.
When my friend, Vella, was diagnosed with terminal cancer, she told me, "Oh, Patsy, if I could only do some things over again, I'd care a lot more about people and a lot less about things."
Every day we have the chance to make some kind of deposit, some kind of investment, in the lives of everyone with whom we come in contact. I like to think of hospitality as being "hospital-able"—able to be tenderhearted, gracious, and helpful to the many wounded, lonely people in the world today. Whether it's in an airport, a hotel lobby, or an arena, I have the opportunity to extend God's love to the people I encounter. It's my desire each one ends up feeling better about herself just by the way I respond to her."
Thank you, Patsy!!
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Cha...you know what???
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Oct 15, 2009 9:14 pm
Mood: curious,
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This is so naughty, but I found out about it by accident.
If you google someone's user name here, you can read their profile without purchasing a membership.
I started doing it to weed out scammers as some websites use your IP address, rather than the city you list to show other members near you. (IP addresses are on your pc and in the network you use.)
It doesn't work for this one though.
Yeah, I probably should buy a membership to be somewhat ethical. 
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Are you making Christmas gifts this year?
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Oct 8, 2009 11:34 am
Mood: curious,
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We exchange names in my extended family. However, I wanted to make a little side gift for everyone.
I found this excellent slipper pattern to make slippers out of old wool coats and blankets. Between that and the 4 extremely large spools of sock yarn I found at Goodwill, I'll be busy until December 24th! :LOL:
I'll probably make at least two pairs for my friend Drake and my Dad. Both have circulatory problems.
ANYway, are you a crafter? If so, what are you making this year?
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What I learned from the Exes that dumped me
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Oct 7, 2009 6:46 pm
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That's the title of an audio cd someone mentioned at another dating site. Thought it'd be a good topic of conversation.
I've learned that dignified honesty, even when it hurts, is really important to me. It gives me the ability to make choices. When I'm lied to, I can't get enough information to stay or break up.
I've also learned that you can be friends with your ex if you had a good friendship before. One such friendship is now in it's 27th year!
So, what have YOU learned from your exes?
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Celebrity Crushes
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Oct 5, 2009 8:13 pm
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Alright, who's willing to admit to them?
My list..but not updated over the past several years.
(You're going to laugh.)
1) Siddig El Fadil (Alexander Siddig)
2) Dustin Nguygen
3) Jackson Raine
So, who's YOUR celebrity crush? ..And why?
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My friend, Drake
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Oct 5, 2009 12:24 pm
Mood: peaceful,
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I just wanted to tell you all about a man in my life who treats me with dignity and kindness.
Drake is someone I met about 6 months ago. He's just a sweetie, a very nurturing guy.
I'll list the things I like and admire about him
1) He's been a recovering alcoholic for over 11 years.
2) He's a giver.
3) He's a bit of an alley cat. 
4) He's honest and accountable as best as he's able.
5) He communicates with "I feel" statements.
6) He has a lot of lady friends....lots. 
(That cracks me up so much about him.)
7) He's so interesting to talk with.
 He's just himself and unique.
9) He lets me be me.
10) He doesn't mind if I don't shave my legs.
11) He thinks my plarn bags are really neat.
12) He likes simple things like camping, growing gardens,
good conversations and fire building.
He's also 60 and divorced. When his wife, Diane, left because of his drinking and his anger issues, he threw her a party for her college graduation because, he told her, "you've earned it." She's remarried and the two are still friends.
He has heart problems. His left leg artery is completely blocked, which means he could lose the leg some day. He walks every day to try to get the circulation to work better.
I'm so glad he's my friend.
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Sister Wife :LOL:
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Oct 2, 2009 6:26 pm
Mood: mischievous,
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...Alrighty, some of this is very tongue in cheek..and might lead to some arguments.
My friend Drake, sweet heart of a man, has about 4 diff. women he's befriended in some sort of way. I kid him and call myself "sister wife #4". :LOL:
However, these are actually valid biblical concerns in some non-white cultures. Those that convert from Islam or animist religions to Christianity still may have multiple wives or still may take multiple wives, even in the bible believing Christian church.
An example I knew first hand was in the Hmong Alliance Church. Many there are clear-cut, born-again believers in Christ. However, the Hmong culture believes it's okay to have multiple wives. Taken with the old testament example, one wife is best, but 2 wives can be done in their eyes.
I'm still half kidding, but what do you all think?
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