I tend to agree with you on that one..I don't think it was fair to expect me to layout my life in detail like that in one sitting..I will go and give it another try..but like you said definately layout boundries and why I am there..I don't need anyone telling me that my life is a mess..I know that!! for cryin out loud, I mean really. Just seeking some guidence..but if I don't get some respect on this..I think in reality I do better on my own, with friends that accept me for who I am, the good and the bad..Out many years of seeing different professionals I can only think of one that talked to me not at me. He was the counselor at hospice..may go back and just talk to him..he "got" me. Made me feel good about myself not worse.

Sure hope that works out for you, Shannon. Maybe you could tell her you feel uncomfortable about talking about some of the stuff right now and would rather get to it in its own time?

Mike I can imagine you and your dogs having a grand time. To answer your question, my new job is much better than the last one. It pays less but the stress is also much less which counts for a lot. I take blood which is tested at our laboratory but two med techs, and go to the hospital and old age homes etc and also take blood at the laboratory itself in the front office. Trying to master a complex, online, nationwide computer system, too, to record all the details and results. Anyway it will take time but I'll get there.

I am still pooped in the evenings, but not quite as much as in the last job. I've been neglecting the forums. I am going to have to go to court with the witch who will fight tooth and nail to stay. I have cut her electricity as she didn't pay the account for two months so she is living there without electricity. The mind boggles.

It good you like and can handle the new job better even if it pays less Ive had tons of jobs since I was 11 mowing lawns than added paper routes at 12 and the list continues I think working is a healthy thing that can also keep your mind healthy not great jobs and Ive had my share can make a person not well its all a balancing act

Anyway sucks you gotta go to court over the deadbeat hopefully it will get things on a more normal path you shouldnt have to put up with such a irresponsible abusive person at your own place

I had to go shopping for my school supplies today that was interestingly weird think I got everything on the list I start my 2 classes next month Italian style cooking and mediterranean delights

My furry boys are loving summer playtime Jazz is getting loved by everyone and introduced to just about everything imaginable and is doing great he has his third puppy class tomorrow he is definetly one of the top puppies in the class he is a smart quick learner and having Domino to help set example has been real helpful Some of the puppies in the class are so out of control their parents dont seem to be putting in the effort and time puppies are cute and little clown like sometimes mini trouble makers but they need guidance and limits not 20 cute outfits and a hundred different collars and leashes

Hi guys..I haven't been around much..bad last couple of days..good friend admitted in hospital for chest pains and then another good friend's husband took his life..all this happening in the last couple of days.

not feeling real social very much at all..just trying to survive each day. I really, really want to figure out a way I can get back in the workforce..but mom's needs are getting more and more.

thats a lot of heavy shit at once to deal with sorry its all happened

not feelin all that social either

It's a tough situation, Shannon.

I'm not feeling very social either, just work and sleep these days.

I hear ya both,,good to know Im not alone, even if I don't feel like talking. At least we can all be unsocial together.