Comment by Pastelpainter on August 7, 2012 at 4:17pm

Keep looking for work and keep your chin up, holding my fingers crossed for you from the other side of the World.

Comment by SEAGATOR on August 7, 2012 at 5:15pm

I am 85 and your step dad is crazy to ignore his diabetes. I am so very sorry you had your hours cut. Something will turn up. I often say why was I cursed with this. In my case it was my own fault. I listened to no one. I moved to Florida got a new endo put on insulin I then got serious. We all have bouts od depression. You just to try and shake it off. MOVE MORE EAT LESS..I like whay I coined.

DIET DELIGHT IN EATING THOUGHTFULLY>

You can do it...I know you can. SMILE!!!

HUGS,
Reed

Comment by Linda G on August 7, 2012 at 10:20pm

Hey Shayla sweetie ♥
I read that you're running through a rough patch. I'm so sorry to hear that.
I just want to say...don't despair, and don't beat yourself up for being human.
OK...so you ate junk food, it happens...we've all been there, regretting a wrong choice, but like I said....we're human. And about the job....yes, I'm sorry to hear that you've had the rug pulled from under your feet. What a shock!!! There's a silver lining though....yup...there is! You have the 4 hours a week, yes, it's not much....BUT....it offers you SOME money while you use the other hours to look for something else :)
Don't worry about your step-dad....take care of yourself....besides, you're already doing that, because you're here....with us....your second family....your friends who "get it".
It is VERY IMPORTANT TO UNBURDEN YOURSELF...and you're doing that, you're unloading...getting rid of the crud. It takes the stress away...allowing you to see that you have options. You're right...it is hard to manage your diabetes, but you are not alone....you have people who are here for you...and who CARE.
So now...move ahead....get out of the house....go for walks...it'll help you think more clearly.
Hey...here's an idea....make a list of 5 or so things you could do when you feel the urge to dive into a bag of chips (MY big no-no!!) So when you're tempted to eat something, and you know you shouldn't....go for your list.
On your list could be...1) Sing your favourite song...loudly!
2) Call a friend
3) Go to Tu.diabetes
4) Go to a book store/shop/art gallery/music store
5) Get a manicure....or some other pampering thingie
You're the age of my son....and I guess what you're sharing really touches me.
I love your beautiful smile on your profile pic :)
and I just wish I were there to give you a real hug...so please accept this virtual one...and come to us...let us know how you're doing! Don't keep it all bottled up inside.
lots of luv....linda

Comment by Scott Wilkins on August 10, 2012 at 7:32am

In my career so far, I've been laid off about 7 times. So I'm very used to the "job search". After about the 3rd time of being the victim of a failing company, I figured out that job searches can be fun! Really! It's a time to re-new and re-energize your life with possibilities. A new job is always a new adventure. Keep your chin up, and give it 100% each time you interview. Keep in mind as you are there that "they want you!" And the right job will come around.

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