Well hello again....
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Well hello again....
Well, here I am again with another update on us!
It's just a few days over three years since my Brother Neil (I don't think I've ever used his name here) died.
We still miss him like crazy and talk about him all the time, but I really can't get over how far we've come.
Joe, the little guy who came to live with me when he was 11 and had absolutely no confidence in himself whatsoever?
Well, he put a load of weight on, I mentioned it here I think, he would eat whatever he could find or buy or even sometimes steal.
He's coming up to 15 this year, he's lost a stone in weight but also sprouted a foot taller! Aunty Lucys healthy eating wins again!
He's a good looking, well mannered, got it together kid. I was so worried about him at times, but I have all of you to thank for keeping me sane and helping me with him, if he knew how many other 'aunts and uncles' he has out there he'd be shocked!
He's doing really well at school and wants to be a policeman when he leaves, it could be worse he could want to be a soldier (this is a 'mothers point of view!) but it's a good old British career and I'm proud of him.
Me, well, here we go! ha ha. I've only recently realised how depressed I've been for the last few years, I suppose that's how it goes. I think I knew, I've been treated for depression before so I think I sort of knew I was trying to hide it, from myself and everyone else. I haven't been socialising, always had some excuse for my friends (and thank goodness I have good friends who stuck around) I can't remember the last time I bought new clothes or had a haircut (it's long, i tie it up, it's getting cut next week!) I don't suppose it matters how long I've been down, I'm not any more and I can't explain why not! I just realised I was missing out on life and for some reason this last week or two I feel so much better!
My other two lads, they're amazing, they have been ever since the whole thing kicked off with my brothers drinking. They were the ones who convinced Joe to come and live here in the first place, and they've treated him like a brother ever since. My eldest will be 18 this year and my second has just turned 16, they have done more for Joe than I ever could!
Mum and Dad, my mum is a rock, she just keeps on going whatever life hits her with. My dad aint so good, he's had cancer for a while and although he's 'OK' he is on so much medication it affects his memory and moods, he's 70 this year and he tries so hard to keep up with everything but gets frustrated when he can't, we're looking into his meds to see if he can get rid of some so he's more 'aware' .
I couldn't have got where I am right this minute, happy, looking to the future and content, and accepting the past, without you all here.
There is so much experience, knowledge, care and love in these forums.
I have to admit I don't want to read it every day now, sometimes I just want to be completely free from it all, you know what I mean?
But I still want to come back at times and hopefully I can help some other people in some way too by just telling my story.
It's just a few days over three years since my Brother Neil (I don't think I've ever used his name here) died.
We still miss him like crazy and talk about him all the time, but I really can't get over how far we've come.
Joe, the little guy who came to live with me when he was 11 and had absolutely no confidence in himself whatsoever?
Well, he put a load of weight on, I mentioned it here I think, he would eat whatever he could find or buy or even sometimes steal.
He's coming up to 15 this year, he's lost a stone in weight but also sprouted a foot taller! Aunty Lucys healthy eating wins again!
He's a good looking, well mannered, got it together kid. I was so worried about him at times, but I have all of you to thank for keeping me sane and helping me with him, if he knew how many other 'aunts and uncles' he has out there he'd be shocked!
He's doing really well at school and wants to be a policeman when he leaves, it could be worse he could want to be a soldier (this is a 'mothers point of view!) but it's a good old British career and I'm proud of him.
Me, well, here we go! ha ha. I've only recently realised how depressed I've been for the last few years, I suppose that's how it goes. I think I knew, I've been treated for depression before so I think I sort of knew I was trying to hide it, from myself and everyone else. I haven't been socialising, always had some excuse for my friends (and thank goodness I have good friends who stuck around) I can't remember the last time I bought new clothes or had a haircut (it's long, i tie it up, it's getting cut next week!) I don't suppose it matters how long I've been down, I'm not any more and I can't explain why not! I just realised I was missing out on life and for some reason this last week or two I feel so much better!
My other two lads, they're amazing, they have been ever since the whole thing kicked off with my brothers drinking. They were the ones who convinced Joe to come and live here in the first place, and they've treated him like a brother ever since. My eldest will be 18 this year and my second has just turned 16, they have done more for Joe than I ever could!
Mum and Dad, my mum is a rock, she just keeps on going whatever life hits her with. My dad aint so good, he's had cancer for a while and although he's 'OK' he is on so much medication it affects his memory and moods, he's 70 this year and he tries so hard to keep up with everything but gets frustrated when he can't, we're looking into his meds to see if he can get rid of some so he's more 'aware' .
I couldn't have got where I am right this minute, happy, looking to the future and content, and accepting the past, without you all here.
There is so much experience, knowledge, care and love in these forums.
I have to admit I don't want to read it every day now, sometimes I just want to be completely free from it all, you know what I mean?
But I still want to come back at times and hopefully I can help some other people in some way too by just telling my story.
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(((Lucy))) - soooo awesome to see you again!! Hard to believe it's been 3 years, but I had no doubt ((Joe)) would thrive with you and his ((big brothers)). I'm glad you are taking care of you, and I'm always grateful to get an update from you.
Lots of hugs and prayers to you, the boys, your mom and dad,
Amy
Lots of hugs and prayers to you, the boys, your mom and dad,
Amy
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Auntie Pelican appreciates the update on Joe!
I'm so happy for you and your family!
I also appreciate the update on how you are doing, how your recovery is showing and how you continue to take care of yourself! Good on You!
(((Happy Hugs)))
I'm so happy for you and your family!
I also appreciate the update on how you are doing, how your recovery is showing and how you continue to take care of yourself! Good on You!
(((Happy Hugs)))
and big hugs, Lucy!! Thank you do much for the update! I'm so happy for you and the kids!
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