I feel like running away...

[lizardqueen]

I'm not sure why. Maybe it's the stress of everything going on right now. We are moving in with DH's parents next week, the permanancy hearing for our foster kids is coming up in a few weeks, DH and I are not getting along so well (actually, we haven't gotten along for about 10 years). And I am just wanting to get away. I am afraid that the kids bio parents have done just enough to convince the judge to give them yet another chance at screwing the kids lives up. I feel alone and scared and small. I want to be somewhere that I will feel protected. It's not that I want to run away from my problems, it's more like I just want to be by myself. Or maybe not. I just don't know. Anyway, thanks for letting me vent a little....

 

[binny]

Big hugs to you.

 

[minkydog]

I understand. I have felt that way too. Hope things settle down soon. Perhaps you can take a power walk for an hour, really get moving. It won't make the problems go away,but it might make you feel more confident.

 

[mickeysgal]

I feel alone and scared and small. I want to be somewhere that I will feel protected.

Wishing you the best.

 

[disneymama73]

Aww, I know that feeling. I hope everything works out for you.

 

[grinningghost]

Geez, I wish I had some words that could comfort you right now, but I just don't know any. I can only offer you my best wishes and tell you that things that really suck really do pass eventually.

 

[momrek06]

Been there many times myself...and as another poster stated...I buy books on CD and take them down to our Town walking track and walk and listen and walk and listen and I loose myself in my story. LOVING THAT SO MUCH.
That is MY time.

 

[Aidensmom]

Praying that everything turns out perfect.

I completely understand, DH and I have gone back and forth on wanting to be foster parents, and we keep deciding that I can't emotionally handle it. It takes a strong person to do that kind of thing.

 

[Philagoofy]

That's a lot on your mind. Hope you're feeling better soon and that everything works out for the best. Try to stay strong.

 

[lizardqueen]

thanks everyone

 

[luvdzne]

I felt the same way a few days ago. I have so many things going on all at once and I just couldn't take it any more. I ran away to Target's parking lot, read my book for awhile, then went home. I felt much better after that. I guess I just needed time to myself. I hope your feeling better today!

 

[apirateslifeforme]

I know...I can't tell you how many times I've thought of chucking it all and heading for Disney World to be a servant at the Haunted Mansion

I hope it all works out for you.

 

[mickeyboat]

I feel that way on occasion. Try to do something torelax and get away for a little while. momrek06 had a great idea.

Here's hoping things turn out well for you and your family.

Denae

 

[goofinoff]

 

[ChrizJen]

Don't feel alone. We all have days where we just want to turn our backs on everything and hide under a rug for a while.

I think you definitely do need some alone time. Even if all you can take is an hour or so. As long as it's JUST you...and a good book or some good inspiring music...

For me it's the car. I make sure I have some good music, a tank of gas, and I just drive with no destination in mind, but this time of year I would probably gravitate towards the Ozarks with the leaves changing...

It'll get better. Just hang in there. I have friends who have been on the foster/adoption roller coaster. It can be a very stressful thing. I will pray that everything works out with that, and that you and your DH can work things out and you can all be a happy family

-Christal

 

[hentob]

Can you go and get a massage? Even if it is a quickie one in the mall. It will help

I feel so badly for you. The feeling that you have right now will pass. I promise

 

[momrek06]

Can you go and get a massage? Even if it is a quickie one in the mall. It will help

I feel so badly for you. The feeling that you have right now will pass. I promise

Ahhh...a massage, another fabulous idea...any services at the SPA are sure to leave you feeling wonderful.

 

[Snoopymom]

HUGS!!!

It took four years to adopt our foster son, oh how I felt like that so many times. It's such a toll on your marriage too.

When things got unbearable we used to head to Flroida. (It's only a 6 hour drive from us.) Even when we couldn't afford Disney, we'd get a cheap clean hotel, swim and walk on the beach, just the three of us, away from the courthouse and the caseworkers so we could feel like the REAL family that we were. We actually took long weekends and went 3 months in a row one year.

When we couldn't go that far, we'd go camping and when we couldn't leave for the weekend, I'd take ds to a movie or the library. I don't know why, but staying out of the house was an escape for me.

Hang in there! The one thing I remember from those parenting classes is you've got to fill your cup up so that you have the strength to fill your kids cups up.

Sending prayers!!!