Beaten Down, But Fighting to get back UP!!

Well, I have to come clean. For the last 9 months I have been under tremoundous stress at home, personal life and the good old "D" is giving me a run for my money.

I get down for a day or two and then kick myself in my own A$$, and have a good attitude and find hope and strength every day....most of the time.

But, I have to tell you all.....I feel beaten down, tired, overwhelmed and just plain worn out. I have hope for my furture and will fight tooth and nail to be happy and keep on living....life can be so very good. I want the good now....just a little bit?

So, I am airing my dirty laundry to all of you....the Life Coach and Grateful Woman is need of some help from the best people I know and will ever know......YOU.

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Comment by scott a wallace on June 28, 2010 at 12:58pm
Robyn I agree with Cheryl. I don't actively participate on this site as much as I should, but you have always been a shining beacon of positive thought and always such a nice bright shining face. It's been one year since my diagnosis of being T1 @ 45 years old. And you really do give optimism and hope for a others out there. Wishing you all the best.
Comment by bruce on June 28, 2010 at 4:43pm
Hang in. there is always a rainbow at the end of the lows. Saying it is the start. i send good thoughts your way. Bruce
Comment by Andreina Davila on June 28, 2010 at 4:49pm
Robyn, You are not alone. My dad said to me once "nobody escape family issues", personal struggles either... in a way his statement didn't sound depressing or negative but I felt relieved, I stopped looking for perfection.

You are a wonderful strong and beautiful lady, (and you have the best hair on the internet), I hope whatever is causing this overwhelming feeling in you gets better soon. In any case, we are here with you. It takes a lot to ask for help. *hugs*
Comment by Melitta on June 28, 2010 at 7:47pm
Hi Robyn: Life is not a white picket fence. It is rough and sometimes we get hit with more than we feel we can handle. But life is ultimately about connection, and TuD is a place for that. Thank you so much for all that you contribute, and I will be sending some good thoughts eastward on I-80. Melitta
Comment by Teresa Reilly on June 28, 2010 at 8:42pm
Hi Robyn. Like all the others have said, you're always there for us, let us be there for you! Here's hoping life gets easier for you soon. When I get down and my "give a damn" button is broke, I think of Eleanor Roosevelt who said something like, "A woman is like a teabag, you never know how strong she is until she's in hot water". Always makes me smile. Hang in there and we're all pulling for you!
Comment by Robyn on June 28, 2010 at 8:54pm
Everbody, your words of support and kindness have helped me pick myself up and move full steam ahead.....what's a little stress and turmoil in our lives?? LOL Going to keep on moving forward and looking forward to better days. BIG THANK YOU and much gratitude!!
Comment by Pauly on June 29, 2010 at 1:20am
Hoping things turn a little brighter for you Robyn during this tough period. Thinking of ya.
Comment by Larry K. on June 29, 2010 at 4:48am
Hey Robyn,
I know you will be OK.... You are a strong women and always keep smiling.. I have always said " You can't pick your family, But you can pick your friends" You are one of my friends I am thankful for..
Take Care and keep in touch
Lar :-)
Comment by Angela on June 29, 2010 at 1:38pm
We ALL love you here Robyn!
Comment by elaine peterson on June 29, 2010 at 3:00pm
Glad you are working your way back, Robyn. See how this place works....we are all here for each other and learning from each other and people we haven't even met....like Andreina's father, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Chuck Norris!

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