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meaniemouse (original poster member #10798) posted at 2:14 AM on Thursday, December 19th, 2013
This article was sent to me today. To say I was shocked is an understatement, not because of the story, well, OK, a little bit because of the story, 
but mostly because of the author.
If you think you've ruined your kids' holidays by being divorced, here's another perspective.
Oh--and the author is my youngest daughter. Sorry to brag, but I could not be more proud. 
http://elitedaily.com/life/culture/five-reasons-kids-divorce-best-holiday-season/#
Act as if what you do matters. It does. William James
caregiver9000 ( member #28622) posted at 3:12 AM on Thursday, December 19th, 2013
NICE! You are right to be proud. Level headed DD you got there, with a good spirit and a talent for writing.
Me: fortysomething, independent, happy,
XH "Stretch" (and Skew!) ;)
two kids, teens. Old enough I am truly NO CONTACT w/ NPD zebraduck
S 5/2010
D 12/2012
meaniemouse (original poster member #10798) posted at 3:20 AM on Thursday, December 19th, 2013
Thanks, caregiver. I think what makes me the most happy is that she's telling it exactly like it is. And it's ok.
Act as if what you do matters. It does. William James
wildbananas ( member #10552) posted at 3:29 AM on Thursday, December 19th, 2013
What a smart, funny, down-to-earth girl, meanie. Loved it. 
Travel light, live light, spread the light, be the light. ~ Yogi Bhajan
meaniemouse (original poster member #10798) posted at 3:31 AM on Thursday, December 19th, 2013
Thanks, WB. I so love that kid. 
Act as if what you do matters. It does. William James
nowiknow23 ( member #33226) posted at 4:18 AM on Thursday, December 19th, 2013
Great article. And I just love your DD's voice.
You can call me NIK
And never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be.
― Sarah McMane
tesla ( member #34697) posted at 4:24 AM on Thursday, December 19th, 2013
"Thou art the son and heir of a mongrel bitch." --King Lear
Pass ( member #38122) posted at 4:27 AM on Thursday, December 19th, 2013
Divorced the cheater and living my best life now.
The best thing about hitting rock bottom is that everything after that looks fucking fabulous.
meaniemouse (original poster member #10798) posted at 5:00 AM on Thursday, December 19th, 2013
Thanks NIK, tesla and pass. With all the worrying we do as parents of kids who are dealing with divorce--it's a relief to know that things can turn out ok after all.
Act as if what you do matters. It does. William James
Nature_Girl ( member #32554) posted at 5:43 AM on Thursday, December 19th, 2013
This is awesome!
And ya know what? The last time we were at our family counselor he told me pretty much the same thing. I should not hold any guilt or worry about my kids & the holidays. They will be getting two celebrations of every holiday & special occasion from now on. It's a much better deal than originally thought! Good to read your DD's words confirming this idea!
Me = BS
Him = EX-d out (abusive troglodyte NPD SA)
3 tween-aged kids
Together 20 years
D-Day: Memorial Weekend 2011
2013 - DIVORCED!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJgjyDFfJuU
InnerLight ( member #19946) posted at 6:47 AM on Thursday, December 19th, 2013
BS, 64 yearsD-day 6-2-08D after 20 years together
The journey from Armageddon to Amazing Life happens one step at a time. Don't ever give up!
meaniemouse (original poster member #10798) posted at 7:02 AM on Thursday, December 19th, 2013
Thanks NatureGirl and InnerLight!!
Act as if what you do matters. It does. William James
Newlease ( member #7767) posted at 3:07 PM on Thursday, December 19th, 2013
Wow - what a great article - you really have done an excellent job of raising a wise woman!
NL
Even if you can't control the world around you, you are still the master of your own soul.
StillLivin ( member #40229) posted at 4:52 PM on Thursday, December 19th, 2013
A really awesome article! Go ahead and beam today proud Mama!
"Bitch please a good man can't be stolen." ROFLMAO - SBB: 7/2/2014
meaniemouse (original poster member #10798) posted at 6:04 PM on Thursday, December 19th, 2013
Thanks Newlease and StillLiven. She's light-years ahead of where I was at her age. Thank Goodness!
Act as if what you do matters. It does. William James
nowiknow23 ( member #33226) posted at 6:16 PM on Thursday, December 19th, 2013
ps - the pajama tradition? Had me rolling.
You can call me NIK
And never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be.
― Sarah McMane
better4me ( member #30341) posted at 6:21 PM on Thursday, December 19th, 2013
There are no lies, brave faces, or illusions. The charade we put on for so many years before my parents realized they weren’t happy together is done, and now we have something that’s real and so much better to come home to. Seeing both of my parents in their new lives is the exact holiday miracle I needed, and it’s what saved my family…both families.
What a smart young woman! You did something right, Meanie!
DDay 11/17/2010 BW:58
Happily remarried!
meaniemouse (original poster member #10798) posted at 10:34 PM on Thursday, December 19th, 2013
NIK--it's for REAL!! These are the footed jammies with the flap in back!
Thanks better4me! I sure hope I did!
poof!
[This message edited by meaniemouse at 1:17 PM, December 20th (Friday)]
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Crescita ( member #32616) posted at 10:59 PM on Thursday, December 19th, 2013
What a great article! Love the pajamas
“Happiness cannot be pursued; it must ensue.” ― Viktor E. Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning
meaniemouse (original poster member #10798) posted at 12:00 AM on Friday, December 20th, 2013
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