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adaycarelady Some parents who don't want... 04-21-2014, 05:21 PM
5 Little Monkeys I have from time to time had... 04-21-2014, 06:10 PM
mattsmom You think that's bad? I... 04-21-2014, 06:12 PM
5 Little Monkeys I totally understand what you... 04-21-2014, 08:02 PM
5 Little Monkeys It's sometimes frustrating to... 04-21-2014, 08:16 PM
Momof4 It is sad, very sad when... 04-21-2014, 08:34 PM
mickyc Oh I totally agree!! I have... 04-21-2014, 09:19 PM
2cuteboys I had only one here today as... 04-21-2014, 10:46 PM
cfred Wow...it's a little harsh in... 04-22-2014, 05:40 AM
Sassygirl I agree that alot of parents... 04-22-2014, 06:45 AM
Artsand crafts Why not get help for kids... 04-22-2014, 06:46 AM
mattsmom And that's the thing I find... 04-22-2014, 08:21 AM
5 Little Monkeys I understand what you mean.... 04-22-2014, 11:50 AM
nschildcare This gets my goat, too. I... 04-22-2014, 07:03 AM
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mickyc I have a problem with it for... 04-22-2014, 09:57 AM
cfred Not sad at all! They're... 04-22-2014, 10:08 AM
mickyc I think it is so important... 04-22-2014, 10:18 AM
bright sparks I think it's easy for... 04-22-2014, 01:13 PM
Lou Not all the time, and not... 04-22-2014, 03:54 PM
kimg It doesn't really bother me. ... 04-22-2014, 06:26 PM
mickyc I am also one who would never... 04-22-2014, 09:44 PM
bright sparks I agree it likely gives you a... 04-23-2014, 07:00 AM
cfred I didn't struggle to get... 04-23-2014, 05:35 AM
bright sparks This is not aimed at any... 04-23-2014, 06:48 AM
mickyc I never said my way is right.... 04-23-2014, 08:12 AM
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Lou Wow, I wonder if anyone else... 04-23-2014, 08:59 AM
Crayola kiddies Lou I went to Jamaica for a... 04-25-2014, 09:03 AM
mattsmom I think what frustrates some... 04-23-2014, 09:18 AM
Fun&care Well I'm late to the party... 04-23-2014, 09:47 AM
bright sparks BRAVO...I agree completely... 04-23-2014, 10:42 AM
5 Little Monkeys I mentioned this in a PM... 04-23-2014, 01:37 PM
bright sparks This is exactly what I am... 04-23-2014, 02:12 PM
5 Little Monkeys BS, my mother was similar to... 04-23-2014, 02:24 PM
cfred Coincidentally, I had my kids... 04-23-2014, 02:34 PM
cfred Amanda, if you're looking for... 04-23-2014, 02:35 PM
AmandaKDT Thanks, we found it very... 04-24-2014, 08:33 AM
cfred Are you still married Bright... 04-23-2014, 02:31 PM
bright sparks I am still married yes. 12... 04-23-2014, 03:09 PM
AmandaKDT I took a course in Sexuality... 04-24-2014, 08:29 AM
bright sparks I'm applying to major in it.... 04-24-2014, 08:40 AM
mickyc Now don't get me wrong, there... 04-23-2014, 02:46 PM
Lou adaycarelady- PLEASE... 04-23-2014, 07:56 PM
Lou And even if I took a solo... 04-23-2014, 08:18 PM
Lou I know it wasn't directed at... 04-23-2014, 08:16 PM
cfred LOL!!! Seriously??? I... 04-23-2014, 09:50 PM
Wonderwiper As a mother....I am teaching... 04-24-2014, 06:31 AM
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cfred LOL....I was thinking the... 04-24-2014, 08:18 AM
mattsmom Ok, you are way off base. I... 04-24-2014, 09:18 AM
cfred Oh for the love of Pete! You... 04-24-2014, 09:24 AM
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bright sparks Oh my god you just made my... 04-24-2014, 09:40 AM
dodge__driver11 Ok I truly need a "you need... 04-24-2014, 09:47 AM
momofnerds ok, I will chime in too. I... 04-24-2014, 09:48 AM
mattsmom I actually had a mom (who was... 04-24-2014, 10:09 AM
momofnerds you too, or how about the... 04-24-2014, 10:48 AM
cfred She's not 'abusydaycarelady'... 04-24-2014, 10:09 AM
dodge__driver11 Oh my bad so sorry will... 04-24-2014, 10:15 AM
dodge__driver11 Now corrected.... :) 04-24-2014, 10:33 AM
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mickyc Yes the original post was... 04-24-2014, 01:18 PM
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Lou Yes, I agree that's what the... 04-24-2014, 01:26 PM
momofnerds my odd went to daycare when I... 04-24-2014, 01:39 PM
nschildcare Um, yes! So glad I am able to... 04-24-2014, 01:52 PM
Lou I think it would depend on... 04-24-2014, 01:54 PM
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bright sparks bahaha....so true! 04-24-2014, 02:24 PM
dodge__driver11 @ Brights I tried Pming... 04-24-2014, 02:30 PM
cfred Honestly, no one gives a... 04-24-2014, 02:33 PM
dodge__driver11 RoFL coppter a flying... 04-24-2014, 02:37 PM
dodge__driver11 Oh oh one last thing, your... 04-24-2014, 02:42 PM
Lou Well, my point has been... 04-24-2014, 03:15 PM
SLD Wow, judge much OP? ... 04-26-2014, 01:32 PM
AcornsFalling Some people just like to stir... 04-24-2014, 03:47 PM
momofnerds well well op, your last... 04-24-2014, 06:41 PM
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mickyc yy.director - The part you... 04-25-2014, 09:19 AM
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5 Little Monkeys Yes absolutely! I tell all my... 04-25-2014, 05:18 PM
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Busy ECE mommy I have had many parents drop... 06-02-2014, 06:35 AM
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Artsand crafts and QUANTITY time, too! I... 04-22-2014, 11:05 AM
dodge__driver11 I beg to differ.... When... 04-23-2014, 11:06 AM
AmandaKDT Was I wrong to open my... 04-23-2014, 12:57 PM
cfred Just leave her out of it then... 04-23-2014, 01:20 PM
AmandaKDT All those trips sound fun! I... 04-23-2014, 02:32 PM
Lou I'm guessing this is directed... 04-22-2014, 07:13 PM
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Fun&care What an immature and hurtful... 04-24-2014, 08:38 AM
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Lou You know what else Dr. Phil... 04-24-2014, 12:43 PM
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    Are you still married Bright Sparks, or on your own now? For me, a really defining moment was when I strapped on a backpack and took off on trip, alone, that terrified me. While I was supposed to go with a boyfriend, we broke up 6 weeks prior, so I said 'Sod it....I'm going anyway!' Incredible experience and massive growth experience. My best advice to you if you're feeling an identity crisis coming on, grab your pack, book a ticket and go somewhere that pushes your boundaries. That'll show you who you are pretty quickly

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    Quote Originally Posted by cfred View Post
    Are you still married Bright Sparks, or on your own now? For me, a really defining moment was when I strapped on a backpack and took off on trip, alone, that terrified me. While I was supposed to go with a boyfriend, we broke up 6 weeks prior, so I said 'Sod it....I'm going anyway!' Incredible experience and massive growth experience. My best advice to you if you're feeling an identity crisis coming on, grab your pack, book a ticket and go somewhere that pushes your boundaries. That'll show you who you are pretty quickly
    I am still married yes. 12 years this June. My husband is 10 years older and fortunately very patient and supportive. I am currently suffering from PTSD and have developed a phobia surrounding the safety of my kids which is likely a product of my closeness to them and developing a subconscious dependency on them due to the neglect I experienced as a child. Kind of ironic that I should be caring for other children with no issues at all but my own children I literally have a "worse case scenario" playing on loop if they aren't at least in my vicinity. I desperately need to do what you said. I am just full of fear. I really want to go to the women's retreat, alone, on pelee island this summer. Fingers crossed I can find the courage.

    Identity crisis is putting things lightly. I am enrolling in Uni for September 2015 taking Psychology and Sexuality and I swear to god I will be putting that before everything else. My kids will be 14 and 13 then and I think it will do them a lot of good to not have me around half as much. It will be best for my whole family before everything with me hits the fan. It takes so much mental energy to keep myself together for work, which I believe I do a terrific job of doing, but it comes at a heavy price. Thanks for your kind words ladies

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    Quote Originally Posted by bright sparks View Post
    I am still married yes. 12 years this June. My husband is 10 years older and fortunately very patient and supportive. I am currently suffering from PTSD and have developed a phobia surrounding the safety of my kids which is likely a product of my closeness to them and developing a subconscious dependency on them due to the neglect I experienced as a child. Kind of ironic that I should be caring for other children with no issues at all but my own children I literally have a "worse case scenario" playing on loop if they aren't at least in my vicinity. I desperately need to do what you said. I am just full of fear. I really want to go to the women's retreat, alone, on pelee island this summer. Fingers crossed I can find the courage.

    Identity crisis is putting things lightly. I am enrolling in Uni for September 2015 taking Psychology and Sexuality and I swear to god I will be putting that before everything else. My kids will be 14 and 13 then and I think it will do them a lot of good to not have me around half as much. It will be best for my whole family before everything with me hits the fan. It takes so much mental energy to keep myself together for work, which I believe I do a terrific job of doing, but it comes at a heavy price. Thanks for your kind words ladies
    I took a course in Sexuality when I was in university and it was very interesting.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AmandaKDT View Post
    I took a course in Sexuality when I was in university and it was very interesting.
    I'm applying to major in it. It is fascinating and I think it will compliment the psychology major nicely. There are only 3 universities in Ontario that offer it as a major so I am very excited and also that I can take it as a double too I'm going for a campus tour tomorrow!
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