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No wonder their adoption rate is declining. It amazes me that people actually consider it better to keep kids "in the system" than let them live with a slightly imperfect family.

Good Luck with the panel!!! As a parent, as a wife, daughter, friend, etc we all have regrets and moments that haunt us. I could have done ____ so much differently, OMG, I can't believe how stupid I was, If only... Stress will magnifying everything and give us tunnel vision where we only see...

Time to stand up for yourself publicly. Simply reply back (I am assuming this is a fb post). "Not true! Daughter asks to drive - mom never did, daughter say yes, when I offer her the opportunity to drive - mom always declined, she even declined the option of a car of her own when it was...

:D This sounds very much like where I've been at these last couple years and I'm happier because of it. You definitely sound much better than you did a few months back and it makes me smile.

Sympathies! Whatever this junk is, it seems to go around twice and then linger forever. I too am still trying to cough up a lung 2 months later, but luckily no wheezing. I'm on double doses of sinus/allergy meds with a nasty nasal spray that makes everything taste like metal also. It's...

Wiping a tear away :). This was sweet. Then it was a good thing. Keeping that anger around, even if it's justified can eat you up.

Mags, your comments about money is just snarky and resentful. Costs of childcare were mentioned a while back and for what most of us here in the states pay for daycare for one child, we could have a full time nanny elsewhere. For those prices, I'd have hired a full time nanny also. Anyone who...

When you struggle to keep your weight up (enough to please the doctors), giving up food (putting yourself on a restrictive diet) for lent is probably not the wisest choice. One of the three might have been more reasonable. I'm sure there were plenty of things other than food that would have...

Your guilt over asking them to slow down is contributing to your meltdown. Don't feel guilty for asking as long as you are working on things. Aspergers and change don't do well at first :eek:. Are you getting what you need communication wise? Is your partner keeping you informed of...

Now, that would depend on who you are hanging out with to have a reference for average. Looking around my circle of friends, you would be average. Private cave = Connecting bath and a mini fridge. Ok, maybe a toaster oven or a microwave too. This can be very important anytime you have...

LOL! I love camping/backpacking and is my preferred vacation, the more remote the better. However, I'm now 45 and certain comforts are non negotiable. Ready water source, chair, and comfortable sleeping pads(air matress) are a must. The other thing I learned, don't use cheap pots, pans or...

I'd think this could be extremely helpful to all concerned. As someone who does get flooded with extreme emotions (including the momentary suicidal thoughts when things hit all of a sudden), regular communication helps. Knowing it's safe to talk about your emotional reactions and needs, even if...

Hugs - Sorry about your family member I love to sew and do woodworking, BUT... if I had to do it to earn a living, I would grow to hate and resent it. Find a place to do those things on a regular basis, but as a hobby. Ren faires are a good place to set up a blacksmith display. Some set up...

It does sound like you and your husband could use some time to work on your relationship. Read around on this board, check out some of the tag searches on different topics, etc. Poly will put a magnifying glass to all the little cracks in your existing relationship and cause them to become...

Everything sounds so wonderful.:D

OK, spitting drink all over keyboard. :D Too funny! I'll have to tell that one to my brother, he'd get a kick out of it. OK, our parents must be related or maybe they just listen to the same radio shows.:p

Obviously one of your love language is touch and hers is not. What are her love languages? Read the book on the 5 love languages. It is very helpful in this area. It was very eye-opening for my husband and me.

Bourgeous? Was it supposed to be "Bourgeois" or does it mean something different?

Quite a lot of ASSUMPTIONS going on here. Then again, at 29 I too assumed that what was common sense for me was also common sense for my husband. At 45 and 23 years of marriage, I now know better. You may have thought you were telling him what the problem was, but I can almost guarantee he...

Well that sucks! ((Hugs))