Purplrks3647

There is one I do every day called “Reiki for feeling depleted and cord cutting” - I like it because it’s simple and only a few minutes long.

Stubbs16

Im sorry you are struggling with your situation. I hope you can find a way to feel less pressured and get some ME time for yourself. And thanks for sharing such beautiful pics. I hope today is better for you.

Alpine

Doing okay, keeping focused. Not much to say at the moment, just trying to stay strong. Happy for the weekend so I hope Mr. A and I can do something. He seems upset with me right now.
Toolbox: Play that tape
Gratitude
Thanks Purps
Thanks for the support Stubbs

Alpine

Alpine

Whoops, missed a day of accountability. Yesterday went canoeing with Mr. Alpine. He still seems upset with me and been pretty distant, and when we got back my MIL seemed quite distant as well. When I was making dinner she came in the ktichen and I asked her why she was so quiet and she did not give much of a reason. Maybe I am hypersensitive, well, I know I can be. I can't let this deter me from my goals and path. I can't drink and then blame others for it by saying " you made me feel bad" or " you made me stressed" or.....I am in charge of what I put up to my mouth. Mr. A is leaving again for 2.5 weeks which will be challenging for me.
Toolbox: think about how terrible I feel when I do drink both physically and mentally
This is my chance

Alpine

samwitch

Lovely photos, Alpine.

Alpine

Thanks Sam!
Getting a little unnerved . Mr A is leaving again, this time for 2.5 weeks, my MIL has been acting odd towards me and my Mom has been downright rude..I need to stay strong and not let the poison take me over. That would not solve anything.

Alpine

Free2bme888

Great pics, Alpine. You are doing great.

Purplrks3647

Is there anywhere you can get away to de-stress Alpine? Maybe treat yourself to a pedicure

Alpine

Need to find something Purps. I think a pedicure would stress me out, as would a massage. I was thinking I have not worked on a quilt in a while, maybe shopping for new fabric for a new one, even though I have one under the machine that is being quilted. I pieced , gosh about 6 or 7 over the winter, LOL. Kept me distracted. I enjoy the piecing part of it more. But than Mr. A said I should start making things that are more functional. Sigh.

JamesW

Why not auction them on Ebay? handmade quilts are highly desirable and go for high prices. What's more functional than money Mr. A ?

JamesW

Just had a very quick look on ebay UK, £250/£300, but was a very quick look.

Alpine

Functionality = bags for camping, boating, straps for said topics..Somthing that can be used. I have done bags in the past and those in the pass what he was looking for.

Alpine

Thanks James

Alpine

Mr. A is very particular and only likes specific things. I guess I should be honored he wanted to marry me. Right..?

Stubbs16

I don't know why a beautiful quilt wouldn't qualify as functional? I'd love to have one. Pardon me but I think Mr.A being a lil selfish with that attitude 🤔 It's your hobby afterall. My hubs would love a good woman who sews...lol

Hey maybe take Riley to the park?? Bet that sweet baby would love it. Stay strong Alpine ...you got this!

SoberLeigh

Try to focus on your value, your many attributes and talents (and, yes, quilting among them). Believe in yourself as we believe in you. Your MIL and Mom are likely going through their own issues and consciously or subconsciously taking it out on you. (I can’t remember if you said that either or both are exhibiting signs of dementia; if so, their unfriendly behavior could be attributed to that).

samwitch

Alpine, I second what others have said--quilts can sell for quite a bit. I would love one--I live near a large Amish community and the quilts they auction off bring in the $$.
"Functional" can have a lot of different meanings, that's for sure. But, regardless, I hope things thaw out a bit with him.