Make it, Break it...It's Now or Never...

Philippines
November 22, 2010 12:14am CST
For years, I have been living a stressful life. Responsibilities at home, job and the kids.But those are minors and something I can very well handle. But the biggest load and the heaviest of them all are my daughter being sickly , and my husband's issues...Those two things almost tore me apart but because of the love I have for my children, I endured everything, I stayed even if I can say I am lonely, sad and unappreciated... Year 2010 is almost over. 2011 is fast approaching.For the coming year, I decided to make a different story. I must truly moved on. Start anew and give myself the dignity and respect I deserve. It is about time that I should think of my future and happiness, too. Whether my husband will still be want to be a part of my world or not, i'll move forward. I am going to either make it or break it... Have you finally made a decision for yourself for the year ahead?
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@sid556 (30959)
• United States
22 Nov 10
Hi Eurekafemme, I haven't made any huge decisions for the upcoming year. My happiness and peace of mind have always been important and not just for me but for my kids as well. I think I was a better mom when my spirits were in the right place. It sounds as if you've had enough and are ready to make some changes. Wishing you the best!
@sid556 (30959)
• United States
23 Nov 10
Go for it! I know you will do great and with no regrets! You deserve to be happy!
• Philippines
23 Nov 10
Thanks, dear, fr believing I can. If you have so much faith in me, why can't I? :)
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• Philippines
23 Nov 10
Yes, said, I truly had enough. And now that I found the courage to go for it, I will grab this chance for it might not come again. It will difficult at first, I know, ut, I will not get daunted. I'm doing this for myself and for all my kids...:) I'm just happy thinking I can finally move on..:) You are a great Mum, Sid. Thinking of your kids first. And I do agree that we are better Mums when we are happy. Thank you for the well wishing, dear. I wish you all the best, too.:)
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@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
23 Nov 10
Hi! I have not made any decision about year 2011, as yet. I have an important task in hand, which I have to execute by December end and am working for it with full zeal and determination. As regards, your resolution, to me it appears, it is easier said than done. It will practically be very difficult for you to make it or break it, though I honestly wish, it could have been easier for you to take a 'decision'.
@dpk262006 (58678)
• Delhi, India
24 Nov 10
Hi! The new year 2011 is not very far. I agree with you that nothing can stop you now if the glass of woes is full to brim. I wish you all the best in whatever way you decide to go.
• Philippines
23 Nov 10
Oh, dear. Not now...I have been so excited starting anew for the coming year and here you are wanting me to fell doubts about it....But, I know you are just be truthful with your thoughts.:) Yes, dear, I have figured it all out. It is going to be like passing in a needle's hole and it could be painful as well. But is there anything else that I couldn't handle yet? I am doing this not0. for myself alone but also for my kids. As long as they are with me, I will never be scared and I will not give up until I succeed.Sounds too good to be real? As a woman who has been through a lot of hell and pain, nothing can stop me now for making my situation better.It's about time, don't you think, Deepak?:)
@maximax8 (31046)
• United Kingdom
27 Nov 10
At around Easter time in 2010 I had enough of living in a two story house. I found it challenging to carry my disabled son up and down the stairs. I looked into the possibility of selling my house and buying a bungalow. My son's occupational therapist said he needed a downstairs bedroom and bathroom. I put my house on the property market with an estate agent. The second person that saw it made an offer which I accepted. The conveyancing took many months and my buyer was getting very fed up with it. Finally all went through and we moved into our bungalow in August this year. Now I have a much easier time now all it on one level. Though my disabled son's condition is stressful: all the different appointments with medical professionals. He is going to have a hip operation in 2011. Good luck with your ideas of how to improve your life. I hope it all works out for you.
• Philippines
4 Dec 10
Hello, Maximax.:) I'm glad to hear that you were able to iron some kinks in your life. Taking care of a disabled sone could be physically stressful, (I also have a grandma who is bedridden for 10 years because of parkinson's disease that's why I can relate to your situation). Goodluck to your son's operation. I hope and pray that the upcoming year is a less stress year for you and the whole family.:) Thank you for the well wishing. God bless.;)
@reckon21 (3479)
• Philippines
23 Nov 10
Wow I admire you for breaking the chain of wanting to break away free form your old self. Sometimes people stay in their situation for a very long time because something is forcing them to do that. But in the end of the day nobody really knows and care for you except for your own self. It's about breaking out and starting to love yourself more than anybody else. I have done that long time ago and trust me I have no regrets whatsoever. You need to be brave or else you will be left behind always asking yourself,what if? We will never know what will happen tomorrow if we will not try to do things differently today.
• Philippines
23 Nov 10
Like the many of us, I did try so hard to hold on to.Tried to give what is best for everybody but not for me. I had been waiting for the right time, my dear. I had been on a struggle for years and I realize that I wasted enough time already.No other will change my situation but me. I'm not saying that I have given up on everything. i have not in fact, I'm doing this for everybody's sakes including myself.To set things straight and to move on with clear vision of what the future might be.:) Good for you, dear.We only intend to do what is good for the future. Even if it means struggling at first. Isn't it feels great to finally figure out what you want and need in life to be happy?And we can do it no matter how great the odds we will have to face.:) God bless us all. Have a great day, Reckon.:)
@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
22 Nov 10
Glad to hear that you are starting to think of yourself sweetie. I made mine and will stick to it. Once we know what we want and why we want or need that, nothing on this planet can change your mind for you. Luck. TATA.
• Philippines
23 Nov 10
Yes, dear. I absolutely agree. The desire to become a better person , respected and loved and to be happy is definitely what I want and what I need. So I'm going for it now. I have been hurting so much for so long, it is high time to take a different path... I believe you are happy with what you have decided ,dear, ei. Goodluck to you ,too and all the best to us.:)
@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
23 Nov 10
Hi sweetie. Glad to hear that you know. I am happy with my decision. Good luck to us both for a better life.
• Malaysia
22 Nov 10
Before you jump to any decisions,just sit down with your family and have a talk.Communicate between each other.Tell how you feel and don't stress out so much.Do tolerate.Just don't make any decisions that would affect your life in terms of worseness later on.I've make some decisions for the year later.I planned to just moving on with what I've done so far in this year. Cheers.:)
@Punkiee (139)
• India
22 Nov 10
You have got a good point
• Philippines
22 Nov 10
Hello, Highschoolrazors.:) Thank you for dropping a line here. And yes, don't worry, it is part of my plan to talk to my husband , most especially, before going on with my decision. Besides, he is still very much part of my life right now and he has still the right to know what I am planning. This decision I am going to make will define our relationship and our lives. From there , I'll take my first step.:) I am still giving importance to what my family has going to say and feel about this.:) Thank you for reminding me of that.:) And good luck to in the coming years.:)
@ersmommy1 (12588)
• United States
22 Nov 10
I am pretty happy in my life. Some things are not the way I want. But that has more to do with me. I am considering going back to school. I hope your husband decides to move forward with you. Everyone deserves happiness.
• Philippines
23 Nov 10
Yes, Ersmommy but in his own free will. If he is going to force himself, everything will be wasted again. We will just be doing the same mistakes we did before... Going back to school is one of the best thing that you can do to yourself. It will empower you more. Goodluck and God bless you with continued happiness.:)
• Philippines
22 Nov 10
I don't know much about your story although I have read many of your posts... I am really glad that you have finally decided to stand up for your own. As far as I can remember, your husband have treated you more like his personal house maid than a wife (that's how I thought about your relationship)... now is the time to show him that you are above anything else, a human being with rights and with needs. Stand up girl!!! I'd love to hear how things goes on with your plan. I am praying that at the end of all this, God's plans will be done. Pray for His divine intervention. God Bless
• Philippines
23 Nov 10
Oh, yes, Kyss.And, I thank you for all the supports you gave in those discussions.:) Every wife should be treated with respect and affection, doesn't she? I have my rights and needs as a person and as a human being. Though, my husband might have thought differently but I can no longer take it. I must do something to save myself from finally losing its self esteem and self respect. I think, believe, that I have done my part as a wife, albeit it is unfortunate that it isn't good enough... Therefore, I must go on with my life and think of my kids and myself this time.:) I pray that God will be with me in my new journey.:) Thank you, Kyss_smyle. God bless you,and your family, too.:)
• Philippines
22 Nov 10
Hello Eureka, I think I know some of those stories I don't know but I will make an effort to apply for a job. maybe despite of the thriftless we still tend to be late in the payments of the bills.am not sure what's much to move on except that i already did since my former college friends have moved on with out me literally. AS for the decision next year, i don't know. i couldn't some of my promises.Probably i would need another set of inspiration to drive me into my goals again.
• Philippines
23 Nov 10
Hello, Knight Getting a job is a good start of a new year. It will empower you more, Knight.:) I think, we need to work harder to live a comfortable life and not worry about bills and other expenses... Mahal na po lahat ngayon that's why it is really difficult to make both ends meet especially when you have kids to feed. Ah, you are lucky that you don't have those little mouths to satiate.LOL You'll soon realize what you really want, dear. Just keep on searching for it including that someone who will inspire or something which will motivate you even more.She/ It could be just around the corner... Who knows.;)
@Angelgirl16 (2171)
• United States
22 Nov 10
Hi eurekafemme, Someone recently wrote, "2010 is about to end, what kind of year has it been? No matter how it ends, next year is your chances to begin again." Hint, hint, you can always start anew. Don't you think a new life you are due? God Bless
• Philippines
30 Nov 10
Angelgirl, you are indeed right. There is always a chance to start anew. My life the past years isn't that really good, it has always been in a struggle so I vow to make a difference the coming year... May God be with me...God bless you, too.:)
• Portugal
22 Nov 10
im very happy that you decided to have your happiness also^^ is good what you will do. if your hubby wants to be with you then you give him a second chance if not is ok. you are very young yet and can meet other guys^^ but keep with a man that makes you feel lonely and unhappy is a big NO. about me i decided that for now i wont follow any guy. bcs me when a guy likes me and i accept him when he starts to act careless i cant stop caring for him is very hard really. so for now on, if a guy likes me i will just accept him after he gives me many proves that really do love me. otherwhise i wont. i need a true love in my life and not loves that are careless. we deserve to be happy always and we cant forget about our needs for no guy in the world. if we feel that is bcs the guy isnt the right one^^ so im very happy you made this decision. i really am
• Philippines
24 Nov 10
Hi, Cat.:) How are you? Well, just like I said he has a choice but I'm doing this not for him but for my kids and especially for myself. I should move on before things will be too late for me. I still have kids who need me and love me, they are good enough reasons for me why I must desire of a better life and a better person for myself. Won't follow any guy, Cat, ei? How can you do that when you are overwhelmed with so much love? Sometimes, it is so easy to say this and that but when it comes to matters of our hearts we are so stubborn with what our heads are telling us.LOL Well, goodluck to you, dear. I hope you will find happiness soon. :)
@toniganzon (72533)
• Philippines
22 Nov 10
I haven't thought of any decisions for the coming year, but I love reading your post! It's so empowering women and yes I'd love to encourage you to look after yourself this time. Most people believe that once women are married they should only look after their family and try to forget their own selves. I totally disagree with that. As a mother and a wife, nothing has changed with what we are or who we are except for our priority but that doesn't mean that we have to neglect our own needs and happiness. Go for it and i'll be supporting you all the way!
• Philippines
22 Nov 10
I have waited for the right time and it seems there's no such thing as the right time because whenever I'm almost about to go for it, something would came again tha will hinder me from moving on. I , then, realize that it is the courage to really start anew that I needed. And no one can ever give it to me but me. It took me years to finally say, yes, this is it and I am going for it. But, I'm glad I finally found the courage to say that now is the right time.:) Thank you, Toni.:) I know I'll be a better person and I owe it to you and the rest of my Mylot friends who have been so supportive of me. :) God bless you, too, dear.:)
@chuyins123 (2112)
• Philippines
22 Nov 10
It's a good thing to look for your own happiness to. You deserve a good future and happiness too. Life wouldn't stop because you already have children and a husband to take care or look after. Because, you have a life too. But here's the thing, before moving on and finally decided on the thing that you would really want to pursue, have you consulted your husband about it? And have you raised the burden issue to him? I believe personally, that communication is very important in a relationship. It makes the relationship stronger and go further despite the fact, that it is inevitable to have petty quarrels and conflicts at times. You are in a relationship, because of a decision, and being married is being one with your husband right? So if you have something on your mind that you really want to pursue, consult and talk to your husband, as a sign of love, care and respect to him. I believe you deserve to be happy, and you only desire for your family's happiness too, while you enjoy and be happy with your life. So go talk to your hubby and communicate what's on your mind. God bless you, your plans and your family! Have a happy life!
• Philippines
22 Nov 10
Hello, Chuyins.:) THat is included in the paln. I am not going to hide this plan to my husband. My life has always been focus on our family and the desire to make things work despite of the many odds is good enough reason why I hould let him know about it. I may not expect him to agree or be with me on this one this time but it is ok. At least everything will be clear for all of us and that we can go on with our lives taking a path we choose with open eyes. Yes, everybody deserves to be happy. My happiness will be more beneficial to my family than to me ( if only hubby could see that...) THank you for the well wishing, dear. God bless you, too and have a good life as well.;)
• Netherlands
22 Nov 10
I already don it first i also was that i give every engergy from me to athers and i also think that you must have done that, but now i am already relax i have more time for my own and i love it i can see more good things in a human live and let the bad things behind me i hope you also can do that and make the new start before 2011! But dont make the choice to fast but think about it!
• Philippines
22 Nov 10
I have think about it a hundred times already, Majorroald.:) The fact that I am planning to talk to my husband about us means that I am prepared of whatever the out come maybe of such talk with him. Thinking about ourselves is not being selfish. We only wanted to be better so that we can also make other people's lives better. We become more empowered when we think of our own wellness. We thrive more when we are happy. This is what I am planning to do, making sure that hubby has a clear idea of what is this all about so as I will not have regrets later if he will disagree with me...
@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
22 Nov 10
i admire your will and determination for the year ahead... i haven't really thought yet what i want to do next year... but definitely i want it to be a better year compare to this year... good luck with your new year's resolution... hopefully you will be able to achieve what you want next year... take care and have a nice day...
• Pakistan
23 Nov 10
O no, you are feeling that you are living a stressful life. it means that you are very sensitive. life it self is stressful if you feel, you think. you should have positive thinking about life. There are many plus things in our life. we should seek and enjoy them. you has your own home. God gifts you twenty four golden coins on every morning. it means you are not weak or poor. daughter is sick. try your best to rectify this problem. otherwise don't worry. This is also a shape or kind of life. there are many people having much many negative things in their live. you feel your husband is not compromising, you should compromise. surrender as he is your husband. laugh, laugh, laugh on the worries are testing you. you would get through this examination with everlasting success. last night i was going to join my radio duty. road accident wounded my little finger. i went on air with bleeding finger as it was my duty. I rushed to doctor just after my radio duty dressed and stitched the wound. and now I am sitting here in front of my computer ans talking to you. i am ignoring my pain, working on key board. friends are sending dozens of sms, i am paying thanks and enjoying the pain. face and fight with worries and keep playing smile on your lips. this is first and last solution of your every and each problem. wish you best of luck dear eurekafemme. God may bless your home.
@shibham (16977)
• India
26 Nov 10
Hi eureka... I have only one plan for the coming year. I must have to complete my doctorate degree on the very first months of the year. Have a nice day.