I am a survivor

[mario]

I am a survivor

Mama bear thanks for sharing your story,and it seems to me your avator suits your bubbly & helpfullnish personality.:-)

[jessie]

I am a survivor

Hi Mama bear, Jolie is right. I swear your personality transcends the limitations of distance.

[mama bear]

I am a survivor

awwwww...jessie...u r too sweet....

[tictak]

I am a survivor

Its true mama.... you are so supportive of other ppl on here we forget you have your own issues.
Mama bear for mod!!..... lol

[mama bear]

I am a survivor

Tic Tak.....we are here for you....I did not have the horrible issues you had, but we both had troubled childhoods. If you ever want to chat, I am here.
Be strong, my friend!!!!!

[CAM2575]

I am a survivor

MamaBear I am amazed by your achievements! You should be so proud of yourself! CARRY ON SOLDIER!!!

[rubywillow]

I am a survivor

mama bear;816875 wrote: Hope this is not boring, but it will be theraputic for me......

As I read these stories and make new friends, I am amazed at the tragedy and pain alcohol has caused all of us. But I am also touched by the strength and support shown here.

I have come to the conclusion that ALL of us are SURVIVORS.....

I was taken away from my birth mother at the age of three due to mental issues...or so they told me. I had an 18 month old sister and a newborn brother. We were all taken away and made wards of the State of Georgia; Cobb County to be specific.
My brother was adopted immediatly and I have no memory of him. My little sister and I were placed in a new foster home every 8 to 12 months. The thinking was that we did not need to get too attached to new mommies and daddies.

When I was 10, my sister and I were seperated since no one would adopt the two of us. I was very bright, but my sister had severe learning disabilities. I remember the day she was put in the car and driven away like it was yesterday.

I was finally adopted at 13. My sister and I tried to stay in touch. She was never adopted and became a prostitute and a heroin addict.

I was a hard- headed, stubboirn kid (still am!!), so my adopted parents put me in church, private school, ballet, etiquette and grooming classes. They pushed HARD, and while I had a lot of resentment as a teenager, I now what they did for me was priceless.

I SURVIVED A CRAPPY, SAD EARLY CHILDHOOD.....

As an adult I know I had abandonment issues and can be emotionally immature, but overall I think I am pretty great!!!

I married my college sweetheart, but left him after two years as he was a HUGE pothead. I couldn't stand it. (And to think I have addiction issues now!!!)

Anyway, about a year later, I met my current husband. I was madly in love, being rapiidly promoted up the corporate ladder, bought my first house, and CRASHED with MAJOR depression. BAD>>>>>>suicidal and the whole bit.
But with the love of a wonderful man, lots of research., a good doctor, A fabulous therapist anda meds, I mended.

I SURVIVED DEPRESSION AND A BRUSH WITH SUICIDE....

At 35 I was married with a 4 year old and an 8 month old....two precious sons. I was an executive making good money. I was happy. And then one day in the shower I found a lump in my armpit. Two days later we found out it had spread and was stage 3. I went through 7 months of chemo, 4 months of rediation, lost my hair and puked in my garbage can at work. But today, 9 years later, i am cancer free.
This wasn't suppsed to happen to a young mother was it??

I SURVIVED CANCER....

ANd now, several years later I am battling problem drinking. My husband lost a very successful business making over 6 figures. WE have had to file bankruptcy and our home is in foreclosure. But we have a happy. loving family and supportive parents.

WE ARE SURVIVING.....

And so are all of you. Be thankful for the blessings in your life and fight....

All this other crap didn't beat me and I'll be damned if booze will either.

MB, are you still in Georgia?
Rubes

[mama bear]

I am a survivor

No.....North Florida...but I consider Atlanta home

[OverIt2007]

I am a survivor

Mama,

I rarely venture off of the ODAT thread, but was reading around tonight...

Wow, Mama. Your story is AMAZING! I am speechless. You have overcame SO much to be where you are today. You have two wonderful boys, and a great husband. Sounds like you climbed up the work ladder which HAD to have been very hard work!!!

You are definately a Survivor Mama, no doubt about that! You are a very STRONG woman to be where you are today!! I must say, I feel you are MUCH stronger than me!!

I agree with you Mama. You have overcame SO much in your life and worked SO hard to get everything you have.

You WILL NOT let some alcohol bastard take away what you have worked so hard for.

You never will!!

[Rusty]

I am a survivor

Mama Bear,

You are a SURVIVOR.....you will overcome the beast and the uncertainty of your job....you have strength, guts and unselfishness that only someone like me WISH I had!

[rubywillow]

I am a survivor

MB, you know what I think of you. I hope I can call you 'friend' for a long, long time. :hug:

(BTW: My grands call Hubs Poppa because of their fav bedtime story I told them, Goldilocks. They know he has a BIG growl, but is quick with that big ole' hug, and always has fun 'toys' for them to explore and play with. He's rarely scolded them, but if he does, Katie bar the door! They listen to him toot sweet! Love you girl!)

[catch22]

I am a survivor

Wow mama bear first of all i want to give you a big:l
you are a SURVIVOR and one AMAZING woman. Thanks for sharing your story with us.x

[bom79]

I am a survivor

Thank you sooo much for the reply

Hi mama bear, Thank you so much for getting back to me. I admire your honesty and you are absolutely right. No one should be ashamed to get help. I'm workin on it.:new:

[mama bear]

I am a survivor

stay in touch friend

[ChickenNumber3]

I am a survivor

MamaBear!
I have just read Your story..one of the first for a long time..mainly because I am so full up with my own personal issues that I have not had the 'brain/heart space'for anyone else..which is sad,but honest..but,you inspire me! Rock on!
Chook