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mom41
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I am new to the program, this is week 4. my instinct is to say i'm late in posting. i have replied to a few topics.
I am encouraged by the program. I have an 11 year old son i am challenged in relationship with. His anxiety led me to work on my own anxiety. In reviewing my journal i recognize i anticipate bad times with him, particularly after school. I begin eating emotionally, and arguing with him almost immediately. I am learning this behavior is my choice and i can change it. my difficulty is changing my parenting along with allowing my son time to change his learned behaviors as well. i often blame myself for the mess we are in and spiral into negative thinking. it is very hard to not do this. giving the problem time and encouraging myself that i do have a supportive husband and a child that is willing to work with me are two blessings i am negtive enough to dismiss. i would like to be less tense about all of this now, patience is not one of my virtues, yet. i fear all kinds of chat room nightmares sending this e-mail. i have never chatted online before. I want to participate and and willing to give it a go.
 
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monty'smom
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mom41,

You are amoung friends here and so many great people are willing to help and are going through so many of the same problems, feelings, issues, etc.
This is a huge part of the program for me and many others. It's a safe place to come and vent or ask for help and to help others. I have found that posting here is all about sharing our stories and working together with others that truly understand how hard life can be and also how great it will become down the road. We all need to know we don't have to feel alone and that no matter what we are dealing with someone else has or is dealing with a similar situation.
Wishing you all the best. brighter days ahead!!


BELIEVE YOU CAN CONQUER ANYTHING~ AND YOU WILL !! I DID IT, YES !!!!!
 
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Lima
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The good thing about this program it makes you have this introspection. I recognized myself in many of the behaviors that have me feel bodyaches. Stay with it - it is well worth the baby steps you trying to take.
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Originally posted by mom41:
I am new to the program, this is week 4. my instinct is to say i'm late in posting. i have replied to a few topics.
I am encouraged by the program. I have an 11 year old son i am challenged in relationship with. His anxiety led me to work on my own anxiety. In reviewing my journal i recognize i anticipate bad times with him, particularly after school. I begin eating emotionally, and arguing with him almost immediately. I am learning this behavior is my choice and i can change it. my difficulty is changing my parenting along with allowing my son time to change his learned behaviors as well. i often blame myself for the mess we are in and spiral into negative thinking. it is very hard to not do this. giving the problem time and encouraging myself that i do have a supportive husband and a child that is willing to work with me are two blessings i am negtive enough to dismiss. i would like to be less tense about all of this now, patience is not one of my virtues, yet. i fear all kinds of chat room nightmares sending this e-mail. i have never chatted online before. I want to participate and and willing to give it a go.
 
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