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laura mcgee




Such a Sweetie

Registered: February 2007
Location: Olympia
Posts: 102
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this is for the sugar free challenge... it was hard to scrap.. something i havnt 100% let out.. it feels good.
journaling: Its something I have battled with my entire life, and never exactly knew. Since i was a little child i saw things differently,felt things differently, and always looked at the glass being half empty. During highschool i cut my self, cried for no reason, and never felt able to tell my parents anything. I married my love of my life and moved away. thought life would get easier, but only worse. Marriage was hard, especially at 19. then the last straw, we misscarried. i blamed my self for days, bawled until i couldnt breathe. i was finally diagnosed with depression. at first i acted like he was wrong, but deep in my heart i knew exactly that he was perfectly right. the hardest thing to do was call my parents and tell them. and i knew how that was going to go, first my mom said okay, then she said are you sure? she can never just take something as it is. i got on medication and for the first time in a very long long time i felt happy. i felt normal, like everyone should feel. i wasnt upset over nothing, i wasn’t bouncing from one mood to the next, i was happy. i was myself. my married sky rocketed to happiness and we moved back to washington to be wtih family, to have stablity in our lives, and we were just living the moment. Then i found out that during the move, my full bottle got misplaced, and i was off the medication for 2 weeks. my heart raced, i was always yelling, on the defence, mad at everyone, and wished i was back in counceling. i couldnt handle being around anyone, not even my husband. it was then that i really realized that for the rest of my life i will battle with Depression. Im still on medication and will be for a long time, but with the help i have recieved and the faith i hold i will one day beat it.




credits: black bg, ribbon, wings, woven lables, and straight stitching- dani mogstad crazy love
zig zag stitching, ruler, and staples- Dani mogstads Hard @ play
· Date: Fri February 2, 2007 · Views: 974
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lauren grier

you're like stars

Registered: January 2007
Location: mars.
Posts: 16,092
Fri February 2, 2007 11:24pm

It's a hard thing to write about, you're journalling is very touching. I hope that you are able to FIGHT the fight and get yourself where you need to be. I really like the simplicity of this page-- the journalling is the power here, as it should be.
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Shawna Clingerman

Jabber-Jawbreaker

Registered: January 2007
Posts: 8,803
Fri February 2, 2007 11:55pm

Laura - I have struggled with depression and I am so proud of you for sharing your soul - you have faced some serious sadness - but you are strong and I have faith for you too, that you will make it through.
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Mandy

Sweet Talker

Registered: January 2007
Location: SW Missouri
Posts: 2,679
Sat February 3, 2007 6:02am

HUGS
I, too, have struggled with depression for a very long time. I hate it and I hate that anyone else has to go through it. HUGS to you for being strong...thanks for sharing your story.
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CharleneV

Sweetie Pie

Registered: February 2007
Posts: 35
Sat February 3, 2007 3:10pm

This is fantastic. Thanks for being so open and honest...I think there are a lot of people who can really relate to the feelings you so perfectly described. I love the wings...they are perfect!
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Amy H

So Sweet

Registered: January 2007
Location: Memphis, TN, USA
Posts: 374
Sat February 3, 2007 4:14pm

Wow...this challenge is really bringing out some powerful journaling - thanks for sharing! I love the angled photo, the wings, and the stitched tags!
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Hom74

Sweet Talker

Registered: January 2007
Posts: 2,249
Sun February 4, 2007 5:59pm

Wow - what honest and raw journaling. {{{HUGS}}} I can't even imagine all that you've been through. So glad there is a way to help you feel better and even though you felt how it was to be off the meds, I'm glad it wasn't too bad and that you could get back on them.
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Paula Duncan

Sweet Talker

Registered: January 2007
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Posts: 1,359
Mon February 5, 2007 3:22am

It is a big step for you to take telling people and it is just one more step of healing!! Powerful and open journalling! The wings are a perfect touch!
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Sweeet

Sugar Rush

Registered: February 2007
Location: New Mexico
Posts: 770
Mon February 5, 2007 9:11am

ITA with everyone....POWERFUL journaling and sharing this with us is a major milestone for you. Remember, you're NOT alone...and although it's not the 'greatest thing' in knowing; however, knowing what a strong-willed woman you are definitely proves you're overcoming this. LOVE LOVE LOVE this!
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laura mcgee

Such a Sweetie

Registered: February 2007
Location: Olympia
Posts: 102
Mon February 5, 2007 12:58pm

thank you everyone with the wonderful kind and support words!
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Sari

Sweet Talker

Registered: February 2007
Location: FL
Posts: 1,113
Tue February 6, 2007 4:56pm

This is just amazing Laura. Such raw and emotional journaling. You are a strong woman!
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ginaegg

Sugar Baby

Registered: February 2007
Location: South Central U.S.
Posts: 8
Tue February 6, 2007 9:18pm

Laura, I'm another depression "battler" and I'm determined, like you, to BEAT. IT. I love your journaling - very emotional.
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Zoe Pearn

Jabber-Jawbreaker

Registered: January 2007
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Posts: 5,711
Wed February 7, 2007 5:26am

This is so touching... and a confronting thing to write about ((HUGS)) It's an awful thing, but it can be beaten, just remember how much you've been through, and how strong you are... Beautiful page
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field_ja

Sweetie Pie

Registered: February 2007
Posts: 33
Tue February 27, 2007 12:23am

Thank you for sharing your story.... I totally relate.... as I am in that spot..... and am in need of a change of meds.. In a major way.... If you ever wanna talk..... I am not too far away in Renton :-)
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