Tag Archives: anxiety

Single Parenting Older/Adult Kids

Posted on June 22, 2019 by

Thank you for reading yesterday’s post and thank you to all who took the time to comment and to share your experiences.  I can’t tell you how much better I feel after reading all that you wrote.  When I felt … Continue reading →

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College Kids, Anxiety And What Can Happen

Posted on June 21, 2019 by

I’ve been asking for the past semester’s grades from my kid who left University and came home to the local community college in January.  He has anxiety and is on Lexapro.  He has some depression as well after the divorce.  … Continue reading →

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Why Do We Beat Ourselves Up As Single Parents?

Posted on March 3, 2019 by

A sweet friend’s comment on yesterday’s blog sparked this post (thanks Elaine).  Is it just me or do all of us struggle with parenting?  I think it’s universal, but also I think that when the kids are having difficulties (bullying, … Continue reading →

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Single Parenting College Kids With Anxiety

Posted on March 2, 2019 by

I don’t know if it’s some planetary alignment or just plain exhaustion lately, but I’m tired.  And yes, I slipped up so I need to get back on the quit wagon.  But I did make it 10 days without smoking … Continue reading →

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My Energy Is Dragging Today

Posted on December 4, 2018 by

I cancelled lunch with a friend today because I can’t even muster the energy to shower.  I’m dragging today both physically and mentally due to a lot of turmoil in my life and the remnants of others’ problems.  It’s like … Continue reading →

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When You Let Out That Kernel Of Truth – Kids And Divorce

Posted on November 1, 2018 by

My homesick college kid woke me this morning just before 6am.  The phone rang and all I heard was crying on the other end with the words, “Mom, it’s me.”  I sat up in bed, not fully awake, but aware … Continue reading →

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Depression and Suicidal Thoughts

Posted on July 19, 2017 by

I was inspired by Momentum of Jo’s  post on depression to share as well.  We all have choices in life.  We all share some burdens, some of us have more than others.  I know that myself.  Sometimes those burdens and grief … Continue reading →

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