See, I knew I liked you for a reason. I'm from the south too, so we southern girls have to stick together, right? I told bttrfly on her post recently that one thing I do when I am feeling down or negative or beaten (emotionally) is I list things in my life I'm grateful for. Honestly, some days I struggle with that and I have to write down things like "I woke up alive today." or "I'm breathing." But then there are days when I get to be grateful for so much more. I don't even necessarily write it all down. Somedays I just make a little mental checklist. Some days I don't do it at all, but I find when I start my day doing it, I feel better and more positive.

I know you are in a rough place right now...trust me. Been there, done that. But it WILL get better.


Me 52, H53
Bomb drop 9/29/2014
Divorce from XH final 12/17/2014
Marriage #2 12/31/2019
5 adult (step)daughters (3 from XH's first marriage, 2 from current H's previous relationships)
6 grandkids