Re: Massive Stress!!! Please think of me...

[Guest guest]

Dear sweet ,

I certainly will be thinking of you. I use to work for a

domestic violence shelter. I only worked about 25 to 40 hours a week and

even then it was difficult. I can't imagine doing it 24/7. Sounds like

your niece could use some counseling. I believe there is a shelter there

in town. Many of them offer counseling.

Lori Owen - Denton, Texas

SRVG 7/16/01

Dr. Ritter/Dr. Bryce

479/356/hoping for close to 200

On Mon, 08 Dec 2003 15:08:32 -0000 " " writes:

> Okay, I didn't want to unload on everyone here which is why I haven't

> been

> posting or even reading much of late. Right now, the reason why is

> because

> my life has suddenly changed 180 degrees.

>

> Long story short, my 18-yr-old niece has moved in with my parents

> and I with

> her 20 month and 8 month old babies. The reason has to do with an

> abusive

> situation she was in, toward her primarily and the 8 month old.

>

> As a result, my ability to concentrate on eating right has taken a

> back seat. I

> have gone from being a now and then aunt who babysits to taking care

> of

> babies in rotation with my parents. She hasn't been much help. We

> are having

> not only to take care of her kids, but trying to help her through

> this horrible

> mess.

>

> The children will be living with us for a long time. And, if

> something should

> happen to my parents that means I will be their primary caregiver.

>

> So, this is my request. Please pray, think of or whatever it is that

> each of you

> might do when thinking of someone who needs help. I have my faith to

>

> sustain me, but I need support for myself too. Which is exactly why

> I am here.

>

> Thanks for listening and caring,

> M

> Amarillo, Tx

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

As divine providence would have it, my mother is a former social worker and

is now a Director in our area for Children's Protective Services. So, we've got

the counseling thing covered. It is more a case of my niece's willingness to go.

She is only 18 and is apparently very troubled. It is amazing how people you

love can allow themselves to get into such horrible situations. It breaks my

heart beyond words.

Thanks for your support and I appreciate you so much,

> Dear sweet ,

> I certainly will be thinking of you. I use to work for a

> domestic violence shelter. I only worked about 25 to 40 hours a week and

> even then it was difficult. I can't imagine doing it 24/7. Sounds like

> your niece could use some counseling. I believe there is a shelter there

> in town. Many of them offer counseling.

> Lori Owen - Denton, Texas

> SRVG 7/16/01

> Dr. Ritter/Dr. Bryce

> 479/356/hoping for close to 200

>

> On Mon, 08 Dec 2003 15:08:32 -0000 " " <diana_11_6@y...> writes:

> > Okay, I didn't want to unload on everyone here which is why I haven't

> > been

> > posting or even reading much of late. Right now, the reason why is

> > because

> > my life has suddenly changed 180 degrees.

> >

> > Long story short, my 18-yr-old niece has moved in with my parents

> > and I with

> > her 20 month and 8 month old babies. The reason has to do with an

> > abusive

> > situation she was in, toward her primarily and the 8 month old.

> >

> > As a result, my ability to concentrate on eating right has taken a

> > back seat. I

> > have gone from being a now and then aunt who babysits to taking care

> > of

> > babies in rotation with my parents. She hasn't been much help. We

> > are having

> > not only to take care of her kids, but trying to help her through

> > this horrible

> > mess.

> >

> > The children will be living with us for a long time. And, if

> > something should

> > happen to my parents that means I will be their primary caregiver.

> >

> > So, this is my request. Please pray, think of or whatever it is that

> > each of you

> > might do when thinking of someone who needs help. I have my faith to

> >

> > sustain me, but I need support for myself too. Which is exactly why

> > I am here.

> >

> > Thanks for listening and caring,

> > M

> > Amarillo, Tx

> >

> >

> >

> > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG

> >

> > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hmmm, was my social worker hat showing in this email? ) Hopefully

your niece will get help soon.

Lori Owen - Denton, Texas

SRVG 7/16/01

Dr. Ritter/Dr. Bryce

479/356/hoping for close to 200

On Mon, 08 Dec 2003 15:42:12 -0000 " " writes:

> As divine providence would have it, my mother is a former social

> worker and

> is now a Director in our area for Children's Protective Services.

> So, we've got

> the counseling thing covered. It is more a case of my niece's

> willingness to go.

> She is only 18 and is apparently very troubled. It is amazing how

> people you

> love can allow themselves to get into such horrible situations. It

> breaks my

> heart beyond words.

>

> Thanks for your support and I appreciate you so much,

>

>

>

> > Dear sweet ,

> > I certainly will be thinking of you. I use to work for a

> > domestic violence shelter. I only worked about 25 to 40 hours a

> week and

> > even then it was difficult. I can't imagine doing it 24/7.

> Sounds like

> > your niece could use some counseling. I believe there is a

> shelter there

> > in town. Many of them offer counseling.

> > Lori Owen - Denton, Texas

> > SRVG 7/16/01

> > Dr. Ritter/Dr. Bryce

> > 479/356/hoping for close to 200

> >

> > On Mon, 08 Dec 2003 15:08:32 -0000 " " <diana_11_6@y...>

> writes:

> > > Okay, I didn't want to unload on everyone here which is why I

> haven't

> > > been

> > > posting or even reading much of late. Right now, the reason why

> is

> > > because

> > > my life has suddenly changed 180 degrees.

> > >

> > > Long story short, my 18-yr-old niece has moved in with my

> parents

> > > and I with

> > > her 20 month and 8 month old babies. The reason has to do with

> an

> > > abusive

> > > situation she was in, toward her primarily and the 8 month old.

> > >

> > > As a result, my ability to concentrate on eating right has taken

> a

> > > back seat. I

> > > have gone from being a now and then aunt who babysits to taking

> care

> > > of

> > > babies in rotation with my parents. She hasn't been much help.

> We

> > > are having

> > > not only to take care of her kids, but trying to help her

> through

> > > this horrible

> > > mess.

> > >

> > > The children will be living with us for a long time. And, if

> > > something should

> > > happen to my parents that means I will be their primary

> caregiver.

> > >

> > > So, this is my request. Please pray, think of or whatever it is

> that

> > > each of you

> > > might do when thinking of someone who needs help. I have my

> faith to

> > >

> > > sustain me, but I need support for myself too. Which is exactly

> why

> > > I am here.

> > >

> > > Thanks for listening and caring,

> > > M

> > > Amarillo, Tx

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG

> > >

> > > Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

My bible says that He will not give you more then you can handle.

God knows you can handle this and has put these precious kids in

your capable hands (and moms). I just know there will be a blessing

in it, although it may be a tad hard to see that now.

Please focus on your good eating habits and keeping yourself strong

and fit. For you to make others feel good you have to feel pretty

good yourself...especially being mentally tough. For me to be

mentally tough I have to be on top of my game and my weight.

You will be in my prayers, . God bless you.

Carol G.

> Okay, I didn't want to unload on everyone here which is why I

haven't been

> posting or even reading much of late. Right now, the reason why is

because

> my life has suddenly changed 180 degrees.

>

> Long story short, my 18-yr-old niece has moved in with my parents

and I with

> her 20 month and 8 month old babies. The reason has to do with an

abusive

> situation she was in, toward her primarily and the 8 month old.

>

> As a result, my ability to concentrate on eating right has taken a

back seat. I

> have gone from being a now and then aunt who babysits to taking

care of

> babies in rotation with my parents. She hasn't been much help. We

are having

> not only to take care of her kids, but trying to help her through

this horrible

> mess.

>

> The children will be living with us for a long time. And, if

something should

> happen to my parents that means I will be their primary caregiver.

>

> So, this is my request. Please pray, think of or whatever it is

that each of you

> might do when thinking of someone who needs help. I have my faith

to

> sustain me, but I need support for myself too. Which is exactly

why I am here.

>

> Thanks for listening and caring,

> M

> Amarillo, Tx

[Guest guest]

thank you so much.

My faith is the reason I am not ripping out my hair. That, and knowing that I

have within my power the ability to positively impact the lives of these

children

and my niece.

I appreciate the support,

M

> > Okay, I didn't want to unload on everyone here which is why I

> haven't been

> > posting or even reading much of late. Right now, the reason why is

> because

> > my life has suddenly changed 180 degrees.

> >

> > Long story short, my 18-yr-old niece has moved in with my parents

> and I with

> > her 20 month and 8 month old babies. The reason has to do with an

> abusive

> > situation she was in, toward her primarily and the 8 month old.

> >

> > As a result, my ability to concentrate on eating right has taken a

> back seat. I

> > have gone from being a now and then aunt who babysits to taking

> care of

> > babies in rotation with my parents. She hasn't been much help. We

> are having

> > not only to take care of her kids, but trying to help her through

> this horrible

> > mess.

> >

> > The children will be living with us for a long time. And, if

> something should

> > happen to my parents that means I will be their primary caregiver.

> >

> > So, this is my request. Please pray, think of or whatever it is

> that each of you

> > might do when thinking of someone who needs help. I have my faith

> to

> > sustain me, but I need support for myself too. Which is exactly

> why I am here.

> >

> > Thanks for listening and caring,

> > M

> > Amarillo, Tx