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Alex Cruz

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Just an update
« on: August 16, 2011, 08:18:16 PM »
I decided to start seeing a therapist. I have been under extreme stress and pressure. I truly feel overwhelmed. These last 2 yrs have been very hard for me and my family. We lost our home due to my layoff when I was 8 months pregnant. It took me over 7 months to get job.. Due to the financial hardship our credit is shot and we have decided to file for bankruptcy...Well its not cheap but its needed.. These collectors can make you feel like youre a criminal.. Im getting close of end the 2 yr litigation with my ex husband.. This has been a very malicious attack from his end and has caused a great deal of pain and suffering, especially to my daughter who unfortunatley will never be the same...

On a good note, I found F2S and made wonderful friends. I ve lost a lot of weight and inches. I never thought that I would fit into a size 14 again..My diabetes has been reversed and I feel better than I have in a long time. Im 6 classes from obtaining my AA degree and that alone is a huge accomplishment because I dropped out of school when I was 15 yrs and later obtained my GED and my HS diploma.   I have been employed for a yr an half and last week I was given a raise and promotion.. 

Sorry for the TMI but for some odd reason, I felt compel in sharing and actually feel relieve at this time. I think its because I feel so close to all of you in a very special way.. 

Thank you for hearing me out and for alwasy been there for me and everyone who needs it...
Alex


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Re: Just an update
« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2011, 11:09:34 PM »
Alex I am so sorry for the turmoil you have been through..... A therapist is a great idea though.  I have at different times in my life turned to therapy.  If anything it helps to get how you are feeling out in the open to someone that can help you sort things out.  Sometimes life is just hard and just plain sucks!  >:(   I sure haven't been immune to quite a few rough spots..... I see you are finding your silver linings though
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On a good note, I found F2S and made wonderful friends. I ve lost a lot of weight and inches. I never thought that I would fit into a size 14 again..My diabetes has been reversed and I feel better than I have in a long time. Im 6 classes from obtaining my AA degree and that alone is a huge accomplishment because I dropped out of school when I was 15 yrs and later obtained my GED and my HS diploma.   I have been employed for a yr an half and last week I was given a raise and promotion.. 

  Talk about determination!!  You go girl!!  I think you are kicking butt and taking names...LOL  As for those collectors... I had one ask me years ago if I had anything to sale!!  :o :o  I told him that the only thing of value I had (true statement) was my children and they weren't for sale!!  LOL  I suppose he was just doing his job but geez....  :-\   Keep your chin up girl we are here for ya....... and use your caller ID  ;) 

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« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2011, 11:14:20 PM »
((((((BIG HUGS))))))

I'll keep you in my thoughts & prayers, Alex. I hope (and am sure!) everything will work itself out in the long run. Good luck.

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Re: Just an update
« Reply #3 on: August 17, 2011, 07:22:00 AM »
Alex,

Wow, not TMI at all.  When I read your post I got a lump in my throat.  It's been years since I went through some of those same problems.  But thanks to finding my hubby (TooSweet's dad!!!) life is great.  We had a few rough times in the beginning too but after being married 30 1/2 years we know each other's thoughts LOL.

Sometimes when you are feeling down and don't think things could get any worse, it seems like you are bombarded with something else.  But I'm here to tell you if you are at the bottom, the only way is UPPPPP!  You are on your way UP.  Sounds like you have taken charge of a lot of those issues and will start to have some closure.  I live by two sayings my mother always told me 1) things happen for a reason, although at the time it doesn't seem good, there is a reason in the end {car wrecked when I couldn't make the payment, no car, car totalled...sold totalled car, paid off loan and bought $300 clunker LOL} and 2) what goes around comes around.  Those a..holes collectors haven't changed; hubby and I used to get calls until 10 and 11 PM when we first got married; then laws passed that they couldn't call after 9 PM LOL..."you have to send us 3 post dated checks" DUH if I don't have the money now why do you think I will have the money then; plus you will overdraft my checking account for lack of funds.....yep it goes on.  One day this type of person will pay for the pain they cause others, not wishing anyone ill but "what goes around comes around".
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Re: Just an update
« Reply #4 on: August 17, 2011, 07:33:12 AM »
Hey Alex,

On the lighter side,  add to your troubles by counting YOUR share of the national debt  ::) (something you had nothing to do with!) and the fact that you are paying a mandatory payment to social security...something they threaten to take away from you..that would be more money in your pocket. :'(  Just a thought  ;)  Keep your chin up..will be thinking of you.
Look out Hawaii, I'm on my way!!




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Re: Just an update
« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2011, 08:13:09 AM »
Thanks for sharing Alex, I feel for you and I understand how all this turmoil causes stress in your life. It won't last forever though, before you know it all of this will be behind you and your new life as a thin healthy well educated woman with a good man by your side will out shine all the adversity you're struggling through.

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Re: Just an update
« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2011, 08:19:36 AM »
Lotsa hugs and love to ya Alex! You will get through all this and come out stronger and so will your daughter.  :)What is a AA degree?

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Re: Just an update
« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2011, 10:39:30 AM »
Thanks everyone.. If only I was a good writer, I would write a book.. it wouldnt be dull for sure...

@Umpa, AA = Associates in Arts Degree (basic degree before a Bachelors)


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Re: Just an update
« Reply #8 on: August 17, 2011, 12:53:56 PM »
You're in my thoughts and prayers too, Alex!

Although you've been through a lot, in the future, you're life will continue getting much better.
Like Shawn said, a counselor (i.e. therapist) can be a big help in readjusting your mind to your improved life.

We're all here for you, Alex!

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Re: Just an update
« Reply #9 on: August 17, 2011, 01:11:58 PM »
Thanks everyone.. I really do feel very close to all of you and Im so thankful for all of you...
Alex


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Re: Just an update
« Reply #10 on: August 17, 2011, 01:42:15 PM »
Thanks for sharing Alex.  You KNOW we all love YOU!!   :-*  I would bet that most all of us on here have gone through trials of one kind or another.  Just this past Sunday our pastor was talking about how pain & pleasure are "temporary", and that we need to live for things that are eternal.  Everything just looks UP from here my friend!  Hang in there and just know that we are all behind you!!  ;D