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Date Posted: 23:40:45 04/15/03 Tue
Author: Chris's Mom
Subject: Wow, that was powerful, Pauline. Martha, listen to her, she knows what she's talking about...(m)
In reply to: Pauline 's message, "Martha, I've been quiet on this whole issue but something in your post this time makes me have to speak up....(m)" on 16:24:40 04/15/03 Tue

And I can add something to that too. Something I know Pauline would never say herself. Pauline is one of the nicest, kindest, considerate, warm, loving people I have ever met in my life. And she's a great Mom who is totally in love with her children. And I can say this with all certainty after meeting her just two times. My point in saying this (besides letting Pauline know how I feel) is to let you know that you *can* take care of yourself and have your needs met without being selfish or self-centered and without feeling guilt. These are terms I would never in a million years use to describe any aspect of Pauline's personality. She is absolutely right that you can take care of yourself and give so much more to your children in return. Standing up for yourself and making your life a happy one can only be a positive change in your children's lives.

I, too, will not tell you what you should do about your marriage. But I do want you to know that I am also here for you to lean on. I pray for you constantly because I know how hard it is to be in your situation. I've seen it many times in my own family (not me and Corey but others in our families). Drugs and alcohol do nothing but destroy.

I hope you can feel the {{{BIG HUGS}}} we all are sending out to you. You ARE a worthwhile human being who deserves only the best of what life has to offer. You are NOT stupid by any stretch of the imagination. You ARE a strong woman who has been through hell and needs to get back on track and see yourself for the loving, warm, caring, intelligent, motivated woman/mother/friend/person that YOU ARE!!

Lots of love from me to you,

~Laura~

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