Today’s question : is her disappointment caused by others, or by her own expectations ? 
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Well she’s 7… She just wanted to feel special.
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Ah, kids are good at making u feel guilty. X did this, Y got this, I saw Z on Youtube. I am sure u made her feel special in ur own way. 
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She actually didn’t say anything. Just took it like a champ she’s my stoic one.
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All kids do don’t they… yet some do feel so, others don’t I’ve seen kids being disappointed for not getting the newest iPhone even though all day is about them.
Not saying she can or should change her expectations, but I ám saying usually a disappointment is not a parents fault 
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Wow, that article is horrendous. I am not surprised you are so cross. Speaking as someone who has sadly encountered a Johan, and not with with a candle, I can guarantee that I would prefer to meet you. They have to perpetuate these ridiculous stereotypes and claim things were different back then as it justifies their own appalling behaviour.
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Bless . My 8 year old daughter cried today because she doesn’t like the cake I will make for my son’s birthday.
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That just made me chuckle, lol
I remember when I was little and it was my (older) sister’s birthday she had a party. My mom had gotten me a little gift so I wouldn’t feel left out… do you know my sister was pissed (she was like5 or 6!) she said, "it’s not her birthday, why did she get something?? I brought that up just the other day to her; she didn’t remember it. I did cuz I was afraid that I was gonna have the gift taken away, lol
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Good morning fam. Day 10 and feeling great. It’s sunny outside today this morning. I don’t have much to say today because I’m short on time. Day 2 of my new job which they didn’t think I would return because others in the past have not. They real realize my work ethic and potential.
Have a great day everyone.
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I know it’s hard sweety. Despite everything, try to take good care of yourself and take rest. Perhaps you can take stock for yourself and see what has priority and which activities can be done less often. Just to spare yourself a little more. Balance in your life is important, not too much of 1 thing, try to divide things so also rest and time for yourself and children. I know you have to work a lot. Are there possibilities to plan it differently? If you want to chat sometime you know where to find me
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It was just a mess of a day. She got looked over at school. I worked both jobs and only saw her for a few minutes. Her dad didn’t call her until like 9 pm. She was just bummed. And I could tell. And rightfully so. But such is life.
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I would love to chat!
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I felt so bad tho. I worked 18 hours. And the teacher had her calendar wrong so she kinda got overlooked… At the end of the day when I finally was like tell me what’s wrong. She just said I really wanted you to come eat lunch with me. But I know you had to work. So I didn’t ask.
That’s all she wanted. 
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Day 162
Just checking in. Hope everyone has a great day!!!
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Morning Check In:high_brightness:
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Slept in until 7am so I missed my time to go to the actual gym in my building but I might do a workout later if I have time. Have to work on this cake some more today and then run an errand. Feeling abit tired this morning.
Hope everyone has an addiction free day!
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Hi @anon9289869 - The feeling of being overwhelmed and over worked is excruciating. I understand the emotional toll a job can take on a person. I too have cried in the workplace and have fallen asleep due to exhaustion. I am so sorry…I really feel for you. May your HP provide you with fortitude and endurance during this time of trial. Something will break and a new alternative path will showcase its’ way to you. You are a strong individual who embraces challenges with gratitude and perseverance. I’m thinking of you 
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Well…I’m officially unemployed. Hanging out watching Quentin Tarantino films and listening to vinyl. Scrolling Indeed for jobs and working my network. Maintaining gratitude for what positions I have on the calendar. To get a job in my field it takes an act of congress to make a decision. Boards are very slow. Recruiters are especially “sneaky”, always trying to keep you on the hook for the job.
Nonetheless, I am considering an alternative career choice instead of being the CEO. I’m wrecked! I didn’t realize the toll my old job took on my life. I need a change. I believe God will open a position at the right time. Now is a time for healing and getting back into loving my family and myself.
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I’m sorry sbout ur job 
the uncertainty of income and change in routine is im sure very, very hard. But honestly ur job did seem overwhelming and hard and at times, when I read ur posts, I did worry about ur sobriety due to what u were constantly having to deal with day in and day out with ur work. God works in very mysterious ways. Yes this sucks for sure, BUT… God also doesn’t give us more than we can handle. And I truly feel in my heart that this happened for a reason. Just keep having faith that things will work out as they should. But also remember that faith without works is dead… so keep an open mind and open eyes to see those opportunities that God is setting before u. Be careful just to not fall into that trap of depression or worry bcuz in the end those things don’t help at all. Maybe this can also be some time for YOU (which I have a feeling you haven’t had in some time). In the meantime for income, are there any supports in ur area to help? Do u qualify for Unemployment income or anything? Just to relieve some stress on that end? I’m thinking and praying for u 
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Hey everyone. Just wanted to reach out. Made it through the first half of the day and my brain immediately went to, I should pick something up on the way home. The ugly reared its head back up. Was able to drive past the liquor store and made it home. Made it past step one. Now just reading on here and wanted to post because I am still craving. One minute, to one hour, to one more day.
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You are most welcome. We are here to support each other. Your doing great.
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