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Is it possible for you to give us a link to your story...I tried to search but couldn't go back to your intial posts and can't seem to figure out how to do it.

Thank you....


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Hi Lisa ~

I don't really know if my story is out there in one spot in a thread...

I've been here too long! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

What do you want to know?


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You had mentioned that he was drinking...and I just wanted to get some clarification of the fog that he was under. Because WSo is starting to make attempts at contacting me and I was going to consider Plan B...but because he's still in the fog of alcohol I wonder how you were able to work things through.


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Hmmm...

Well...yes I am married to an alcoholic. That does not mean that I encourage anyone to stay in a dysfunctional relationship.

Maybe my answer to Lemonman is a good place to start; Lemonman - answer to your ?

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I will see if I can find your post to him then...Thank you.


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sorry, added the URL above.


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pay special attention to my reply to weaver. it applies to you.


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Thank you BR...that's just what I needed to read this am. I've got it bookmarked now so I can go back and read it again and again when I get weak...I really appreciate you sharing that with me....Hugs!! Thank you!!!


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BrambleRose,

Thank you for sharing that again. I am sorry I missed it the first time around, but glad that I read it today. No wonder you identify with me. No wonder.

Do you mind if I ask your age? I think I want to be BrambleRose when I grow up.

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noway you don't want to be me.

I'm a cranky old broad! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I'm 37. I just celebrated my 15th wedding anniversary on Sept 15th.


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I'm already cranky, so no need to aspire to that. I would, however, like to achieve some of the things you have.

I thought you were older than that...you must just have an old soul.

That also means I only have two years to grow up!!!!
Although, technically, I may be way older than you. I am a 35 year-old with two teenagers, and going through menopause. Why do I always have to do everything so back-asswards????

Much congratulations on your anniversary!

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an "old soul".

Heehee. I wonder if old soul's come with wrinkles? Cool. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />


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Old souls most certainly do not come with wrinkles! They only come with wisdom and experience.

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BR, this is meant as a compliment too...I thought you were older. I am **a much older** broad than you! I am 44 and in early menopause.


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I'm 42...and I want to extend a huge and I mean huge hug to BR this am...thank you ever so much. Thank you...

Feel like singing "Someone saved my life tonight."


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I have to say its rather funny that you all think I'm older than I am.

I spend most of my life feeling incredibly young (immature) and rather naive.

I am not afraid of getting old tho, some of the most beautiful women I have ever met have beautifully lined faces! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

So for now, I'll settle for a wrinkled pruney soul! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />


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Immature and naive??????

Hardly! I had guessed you for about 85. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

Just kidding, of course. I actually had pictured maybe mid to late 40's.

Also, haven't you read up on your soul research? Only the outside of you gets wrinkled and pruny when you get older. The inside gets fuller and smoother. At least, that's what I read.

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Lisa,
there is a book that you really should read called "Women Who Love Too Much"
I am not suggesting that you are a woman who loves too much, but I think there are a few little things in there that you may find helpful. I know I did.

I think it may be helpful to you in this relationship and/or any future relationships.

Just a thought.


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