biminiblue

Congrats, Marchers. We made it through another year, eh? My poor little March 2014 thread died a long time ago. I remember coming here in early days though. You guys are the best. Good to see some of the same names still doing well.

Onward to the next March!! Huzzah. Part 50?! Wow.

Gilmer

Stay awhile, Bim!

biminiblue

Thanks, Gilmer. Are you in this class, too? Hey, how's Trach?

Duffster

Hi Bimini! Trach's been quiet recently and I wish he would pop in to let us know how he's doing.

Gilmer

I've heard that he's doing well.

trachemys

My ears were burning.

Another March, huh? Part 50? What a group.

For the curious: I have been reconnecting with nature and with self. It's a slow process. An ugly process considering the decades.

I'm glad to know people care about me(I mean you lot).

I'll try to be less a stranger.

tootsl1

Of course we care Trachy, if you weren't hiding in that hard shell of yours you would have realised! Xx

Hey Bim, of course your always welcome here, sorry to hear your thread fizzled out.

Duff I'm away to be a great aunt for the sixth time in the summer! Yeesh! I'm far too young for a grey bun and a crocheted shawl!

Saskia

Congrats, Duff

Hi Bim, good to see you!

Trachy so good to hear from you. Communing with nature can be very healing.

Toots, I simply can't picture you with gray hair and a bun

Hi PJ...

Duffster

Thanks guys. I should be happy but I'm just so sad. I see the pictures and she's so tiny and so perfect and I think back to when mine were born and I never dreamt that they would be taken from me. I'm so sad and I can't share everyone's joy. And that just makes me feel worse. What kind of aunt am I?

And what is God's purpose? To take my kids away from me half the time? I'm struggling so much...I tell myself it will get better but I am devastated right now.

Gilmer

(((Duff)))

I'm so sorry.

Dee74

HI Duff - it sounds almost obscenely trite to say this too shall pass, but it will

I don't believe you're being punished, The relationship you were in had to end...this is the washup.

I find comfort in the idea that everything will be ok in the end...if its not ok, it's not the end?

D

Duffster

How do you do it, Dee? How do you always know the right words to say? Thank you

Saskia

(((Duff))), I agree - Dee has the right idea. This is not a failure.

PhoenixJ

he does

tootsl1

Duff I believe things happen for a reason. I know that you are hurting as you experience the raw newness of what is happening, but I also blueberry it will strengthen your relationship with your boys. Being away from the noxious atmosphere you lived with, will make you a happier, more relaxed, more loving freer mother. Your boys will benefit from the strong role model and happy relationship you forge with them through this experience. You have our. Love and strength. Always

Gilmer

Toots, as usual, speaks wisely, Duff.

And speaking of Toots:

CONGRATULATIONS on your 4-year soberversary!

tootsl1

I'm four today!

Gilmer

We cross-posted!

CONGRATULATIONS SQUARED!!!

Dee74

I'm just glad if I helped Duff

Congratulations Toots!

D

Saskia

Toots, congrats and hugs on your 4-year soberversary and on how you have changed your life! You are very special, my friend

Duff, sending all the hugs and prayers I can. Toots is right again and this too shall pass.

Hugs to all :-)