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Typical Days

Originally posted on Parents separated from adult children:
Mondays are rough.  So are the rest of the days in a week, but Mondays are especially quiet workdays for me.  I often find my thoughts wandering to my missing children.  I…

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Still

I’m still hurting . . . Josh cut me out of his life around August of 2011. I have to say I thought it was just a simple misunderstanding and I tried to reach out many times. All times where … Continue reading

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Spiraling up or down?

Spiraling up or down?.

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Spiraling up or down?

When my son was born (I was 24 years old), I felt, for the first time… unconditional love.  I had him at home with no drugs and the birthing process was “intense”… 9 hours and at least 80 pushes (I’m … Continue reading

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Nearly Two Years have Passed

Nearly Two Years have Passed.

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Nearly Two Years have Passed

and he still is angry with me and does not have any space for reconciliation or forgiveness.  His texts are hateful. I still love him. I’m working on turning this grief to something very powerful and positive in my life . … Continue reading

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I Miss You

I just really, really, really miss you and hope you are ok.   Love, Mom

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Missing Adult Children Update

Missing Adult Children Update.

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Unbirth – is this a word?

Is there a way to do this?  Please help me if there is! If I could just go back back to before he was born I would not know the pain of his silence.  Please help me if you know … Continue reading

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busy, forgetful or numb

I have not posted here for a while. Yes, I’ve been busy, but that’s the story of my life.  I do find things to keep me busy.  My career, my home, reading, exercising, cooking, cleaning, family, friends. . . I … Continue reading

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