Author: tinydancer
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 12:54 pm
| Romeo wrote: |
| I agree about the sense of humor, Tiny. I think my sense of humor is critical to my continued recovery.
*sigh*, it’s Friday and we’re celebrating with a cup of coffee….not quite how it used to be, eh? |
Sense of humor = survival..lol.
No, not wuite how it used to be but I’ll tell you what, I really like my coffee these days. It feels so good to wake up fresh and only need a hot cup of coffee. I love it.
| Barelyboxed wrote: |
| Tinydancer….I am a "she"….and I would definitely consider myself to be as you described, "sensitive & feminine." I’ve always been a caregiver, both personally and in my (former) profession. I married (the first time) at not quite 19 years old and became a mother at 20 and had my 2nd baby 2 years later. That marriage ended in divorce after about 8-9 years. i am now married to my 2nd husband, coming up on our 19th anniversary and we have one child together who is a senior in high school. I often feel like I’ve spent my whole life taking care of everyone but me! That sounds kind of selfish, however….which isn’t truly a fair representation. I have had it good compared to a lot of people! I think it’s just my nature to put others needs before my own, which can be said of lots of wives and mothers. And certainly some husbands and fathers fall into that category as well. Anyway…I guess "barelyboxed" might sound like a guy name. What I was thinking at the time was that I am barely boxed, as in barely on Suboxone anymore, as I only take a small dose these days. Now that I think about it though….I guess it’s like being a "little bit pregnant!" Lol! Happy Friday, everyone! |
I knew it. That’s why I’m drawn to your posts! I like barelyboxed, it’s a good name but yeah, it doesn’t give anything away.
I’m a little out of practice with the whole caregiver thing. I spent my whole life taking care of others until this last handful of years. My husband has pretty much taken over the role. He’s pretty sensitive to my needs and I think he always knew that I needed to be cared for, for once. Besides being emotionally supportive, he does the cooking, laundry and most cleaning. It’s a miracle I got so lucky really. He draws the line at the litter box though. He has not cleaned the litter box in 6 years. LOL. Seriously though, I’m a little worried I’m out of practice. I’m going to have to shift back in the caretaker gear when we start a family and I’m rusty. That reminds me, I need to start cooking again…
Congratulations on 19 years.. you and Romeo are up there!! I love hearing this because so many couples don’t make it. It’s encouraging.