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[Never Give Up]

:new: :new: hello everyone, hope youv'e all had a good xmas & not got too drunk. my name is Joanne. i'm burnt out because my best friend was murdered by her partner of 14yrs on her mums b'day 1/6/06. we've just gone through the murder trial & got a guilty murder 1 verdict on her b'day 19/12/06. I had to give evidence & was up in the dock for forty mins while the defence baraster tried to break me, he did'nt though even the judge stepped in on my behalf. all our friends say my evidence won the case. wow, that's a bit overwhelming for me, i'm not a lime light sort of person. he strangled her to death in her sleep whilst their 9yr old son slept down stairs. on 23/12/06 i went to church and got some holy water, went & got 2 other friends got the keys to the house & blessed the house. i went back 24/12 /06 with more holy water and finished the job properly. The mind blowing thig is that now she's free she's with me all the time talking to me, thanking me, loving me, soothing me. i'm bi-polar and on a manic one at the momment, i feel like i've been riding a roller coaster none stop for the past 3 weeks. i've always had a problem with drinking since the age of about 12yrs. my friend Lisa wants you to help me & i do too.
Shattered, Joanne. xxxx:upset:

[Flip]

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Hi Joanne,

You poor thing. you've been through so much. Time to take care of you. I don't know what to say, except my heart goes out to you, please take strength from wherever you can. If we can help please let us.

Flip

[stoatqueen]

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Hi Joanne,

Just wanted to say hi after reading your letter, you have had a really hard time and it will take some time to recover, you are probably in shock still after your ordeal in court.

Just believe that as bad as you feel now you are a strong person, how you handled court shows this, so if I may use a quote from yazz and the plastic population...the only way is up.

Very best wishes to you

[Going Strong]

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I am with you!

Hi Joanne,
I am not in your shoes but believe me you are in my thoughts!
Much Love
P.S. Go gentle with yourself (I know what you manics can do to yourselves)
x x x

[Birdman]

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Blessing

Joanne,

You are an incredibly brave lady. Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for you on your journey. Because you are a person of faith I hope this blessing is appropriate.

Live today In Christ's presence, remebering He is near and will sustain you as you serve in His name.
Amen.

Love,
Birddog

[fsophiah]

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As you move into the New Year, I hope you can join us here and find some help. I was thinking that the hypnotic cds especially might help you because of the relaxation and meditation factor, where you separate yourself from the events of your life. Also, getting exercise will help you get focused on something else and set some goals for the new year. There are friends here that can help you redirect your goals.

[betty boop]

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Hi Joanne,

My thoughts are with you at this terrible time.

If you want to stop drinking then this site can really help you.

Take care, Paula

[weemelonhead]

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Hi Joanne.....you have had SUCH a tough time, this must have been so hard for you, and my sympathies to your friends family......
If stopping drinking is your goal, then here's where it happens.....there is such great support and helpful advice that you can take advantage of. You have been strong enough to cope with a terrible ordeal, use this strength to make a positive change in your own life....you can do it!!
Flip's right...time to take care of you, and if you're willing, everybody here is only too willing to help in any way they can..........Breathe ..........Hugs, the melon

[Never Give Up]

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how lovely you all are. thankyou from the bottom of my heart. i went to the doctors at 11am. i was going through a period of depression when LISA was murdered and found it difficult to feel anything and grieve. i came out of the depression about 2 months ago and started properly grieving then. the doctor said because of that and the trial i've got a bit of post tramatic stress symdrome. any got some tranqulisers for 2 wks. myself and my son went to the church after that. it was brill, peace hit me as soon as i went in. we lit candles for lisa and family and friends who have passed. it was lovely, xmas tree was up and the nativity scene. we stoked baby jesus and had a chat with joseph and mary. feel peacful now in bed listen to tupac on my laptop and LISA is still talking to me, all is calm. luv to you all joanne xxxxxxxx

[Quiescent]

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:welcome: Joanne

May God Bless you and bring you peace:l

[Saint Jude]

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Joanne,

:welcome: Peace & prayers, glad you found us. You've been thru so much. Hope you're able to get some rest. I'll be thinking of you.

:l Judie

[Newyear]

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Hi Joanne-
So sorry for all you have been thru. Hope that you get some peace and comfort from standing up for your friend and helping get justice for her.
I also hope that you can now find the time you need for yourself.
Please stay around - hope we can be of some help.

:welcome: Lisa

[Beaches]

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Joanne,
Thanks for sharing your story and you have obviosly chosen the perfect name. You have gone through a lot in the past year and it looks like you are on the road to recovery.

Take Care of YOU