It's Been a Difficult Week
By patgalca
@patgalca (18370)
Orangeville, Ontario
September 8, 2015 4:08pm CST
I wasn't around here much on the weekend. Weekends are tougher for me to get online. But this weekend was particularly emotional for me in so many different ways. I got my husband on the phone last night and cried to him for about half an hour. I can't wait until he gets home this Thursday evening, but he said he is going in for his scheduled shift that night... the beginning of 4, which means another 4 nights alone in bed. I'm trying to talk him into not going into work on Thursday. He said he would wait and see how tired he is.
There has been so much happening between both my girls, plus missing my husband. Terribly emotional weekend but I'm feeling better now (though at 5pm I am still in bed... just got too busy online) and am looking forward to tea with a friend tomorrow and then hubby coming home Thursday.
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@Firestorm0122 (735)
• United States
9 Sep 15
When you have too much going on, it might be beneficial to take some time to yourself. I can very well understandable emotional struggles, been there myself. Too many things happen that can bear too much weight on your shoulders. It's like being asked to carry a small mountain on your shoulders. You're willing to do it, and you think it's pretty easy, that you've got this. Soon, the mountain becomes heavier and heavier. You can barely lift your legs and you can barely move your arms. Your back hurts, your ribs are about to explode from the pain, and you're certain your shoulders are going to fall off.
This is what happens when there are too many burdens, be it physical, mental, or emotional, are put upon you. I hope you are ale to relax and unwind with your friend, and hopefully your husband will get to stay home for a bit. It has to be very hard to deal with not seeing him as often as you'd like. I'm sorry you are going through this. I hope it gets better.
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@patgalca (18370)
• Orangeville, Ontario
9 Sep 15
Oh I know it. I have fibromyalgia and my body reacts to everything from weather, to activity, to emotions, to stress. Fortunately I have done pretty much nothing but rest. I think I would be hurting pretty bad if I was busy and going through these things.
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@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
9 Sep 15
Emotional times are much more stressful than any physical activity. But, you won't feel better by staying in bed all day. You should get up and plan a few activities. It's good that you will be seeing a friend. It's too easy to slip into a pattern when we are alone too much.
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@patgalca (18370)
• Orangeville, Ontario
10 Sep 15
I am surprised there was only one day out of the two weeks when I didn't shower and get dressed. I wasn't just lying around in bed though. I got an email from a fellow writer who asked me to post something to the blog. Copying and pasting wasn't as easy as you would think and I think I played with that thing for an hour... along with texts back and forth with my daughter it was 4:00 and then I said forget it. I got up and made dinner but didn't shower or dress. Went back to my bed and computer.
@GardenGerty (160708)
• United States
9 Sep 15
I have not kept up with what is going on with the girls. It will be better soon, when hubby is back, I am sure.
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@patgalca (18370)
• Orangeville, Ontario
9 Sep 15
There have been some major outbursts from the elder daughter but come to realize they were more about her sister even though that's not what she was ranting about, sort of. Then the young one went off to university, which was hard enough in itself, but her attitude changed when we got there. It's really a lot of crap and you can catch up on previous posts (I think there are 2). I've also missed hubby like crazy. It's hard going through this and not having him to lean on.
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@cherigucchi (14876)
• Philippines
9 Sep 15
We also need time a space and time for ourselves that I hope you can get at least once in a while.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
13 Sep 15
I do understand that you are stressed.But I think you should try to cope with the problems.Having tea with your friend is good.When your husband comes,do make time for you to be together.
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@patgalca (18370)
• Orangeville, Ontario
13 Sep 15
Hubby was supposed to start work Thursday evening, the night he got home, but I convinced him to get work to let him take it off. So we had all day Friday together. But he worked Friday and Saturday night (sleeping all day yesterday), and again tonight. Then he'll be off for two before he goes back in for 2 day shifts. Then off for four I think. It's great having him home.
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@nicksyna (33)
• New Delhi, India
9 Sep 15
I an understand your emotions, it becomes really hard to look after your kids and yourself when you have no emotional support. Have courage and wait for your hubby, the Thursday evening is going to be a big day for you...So just plan something with your family and you will feel much happier just by thinking about it and that will help to ease your pain..so just calm down and plan....
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
9 Sep 15
so sorry. i do hope he gets there soon and you have that "lean on" person. I know i was so glad to have my son finally home after 11 days gone. he is my 'lean on " person since daughter left. 
@joygracia (1325)
• Philippines
9 Sep 15
This month has been really tough for me as well. I just broke up with my boyfriend last month and its been heartbreaking since then. Everyday is so difficult to deal with.
