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Post by dragonchilde on Jun 4, 2008 14:03:39 GMT -5
On the old boards, I was RedheadDragynLady. In my attempt to be more open with myself and the world, I registered here with the handle I've had for many years. I don't want to hide from my squalor anymore, because things have reach critical mass, and I don't want to do that to myself or my family.
I am a 28 year old stay a home mom (SAHM) to two beautiful little girls, Elisabeth, who is 2 and a half years, and Rebekah, who is two and a half months.
The addition of Rebekah to our home has made me face things I don't like. With an active toddler the option I used to keep her in the only safe room in the house won't work anymore. To keep her out of the dangerous areas of the house, the ones with the big piles and gross corners, I blocked her into the living room with boxes and laundry baskets.
Obviously, that won't work anymore. So I have no choice; I have to desqualor, and do it before my baby is crawling.
I also have to move my toddler into a toddler bed and out of the crib that keeps her out of the dangerous piles in her bedroom (which is actually our room... we abandoned it for the dining room and her room is full of stuff.) she's learned to get out of her crib, and it's no longer safe for her to be there, because she can get hurt climbing out. She hasn't repeated it, but she IS a toddler... it's just a matter of time before she does.
There's just so much to do... I'm trying to do a little bit at a time, but I can't get ahead of the mess. To make matters worse, I've been afflicted with PPD that leaves me alternately pissed off about life and my children, screaming with rage, or paralyzed by depression.
So I have to change. I've joined the LJ community (pernwebgoddess), but it doesn't seem like people are really posting there as much as I'd hoped they would.
I need this. I need you guys. Otherwise, I'm going to drown in my own clutter.
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teachergrl
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Post by teachergrl on Jun 6, 2008 10:29:23 GMT -5
Welcome back to our group, dragonchilde!  I didn't know you on the old boards, but you know you're among friends here... and I completely understand how you feel! I think it's good that you realize you need to take action for the sake of your little ones AND for yourself! One of the threads on this board that has helped me most (because I have ADD and am overwhelmed *very* easily) is the Working in Threes thread. You of course need to do what works for you, but that might be a place to get started. Little baby steps... one thing at a time. It takes time and patience with yourself to get there, but you will! I look forward to cheering you on!  |
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Post by crazycatlady on Jun 7, 2008 21:54:17 GMT -5
Welcome, DragonChilde! You have the BEST motivation to clean up for your kids. This is the best place to get the support you need as you reclaim your home. Maybe even check out the Purge-a-Thon going on this month, to help encourage you to clear stuff out! www.network54.com/Forum/571130/ |
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