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I asked a couple of days ago but haven't seen a response. Pubby may be short handed lately---maybe someone knows?

Rick Warren is asking for prayers for his family after his son committed suicide: LAKE FOREST, California (AP) — The Southern California church headed by popular evangelical Pastor Rick Warren says his 27-year-old son has committed suicide. Warren's Saddleback Valley Community Church in Lake Forest, California, said in a statement Saturday that Matthew Warren had struggled with mental illness and deep depression. "You who watched Matthew grow up knew he was an incredibly kind, gentle, and compassionate man," Rick Warren said ... http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/04

I wonder what kind of emotional support she had and if she told anyone anything about any troubling experiences she was having.

Praying for you both.

I see the headline says "Wife who murdered husband ...," and then the article says she has been charged with murdering her husband. I just wondered about the way it is worded in the headline? This article which was posted on the AJC website today says she will be charged with arson, too: By Angel K. Brooks The Atlanta Journal-Constitution A 59-year-old Paulding County woman has been charged with felony murder in the death of her husband, whose body was found Saturday after a house fire. Jeanie Rebecca Caldwell was being held in the Paulding County Detention Center witho

There was an article in the AJC recently about how out of state companies are buying many homes now to rent. I just read part of the article. I don't know how much that might effect buying a house now.

I've been following some of the research and agree that it is very interesting.

Thanks for sharing your suggestions. I plan on going back to where I used to live and where my Mom still does. (My dad passed on 10 years ago.) People know me there and I will have more emotional support and a more healing environment that should help in making decisions about the future.

Thanks. Abuse is being experienced at all ages and everywhere in our society. When searching online for counseling and other resources one disturbing trend reported that I was unaware of was abuse being experienced by teenage girls from boys. Please be aware of anyone you come in contact with that may be experiencing the different types of abuse---at any stage of life. Also, be alert in your own relationships to anyone who may be treating you in ways that are destructive. Edited to add: Also, much abuse starts with disrespectful and controlling type behavior that makes for an unhealt

Thanks to all for your prayers and concern. By the grace of God I have had some welcome peace the last couple of days which has helped me rest, regroup and remember the importance of a healthier environment. I plan on going out of state back to where I used to live.

Thank you for your thoughtfulness.

I did not hear from anyone about attorneys. I am not sure if that is the route to take but want to be prepared. Thanks to all of you for your prayers. I am sick at home. I hope to improve enough to be able to talk with a counselor about healing and the best options. If anyone knows of a Christian counselor with experience in helping heal deep emotional wounds of this type please let me know. I pray that I can find some healing and peace ...

I have been sick with stomach virus type symptoms for the last couple of days. I need to stay hydrated especially because of my failing kidneys so any prayers are appreciated. I feel discouraged and depressed because it seems when I try to get stronger and have a better life I get set even further back. I've been hoping to get strong enough to make the 250+ mile trip back to where I used to live. I still have a few family members left there and other people that would be supportive.

I understand what you're saying. Before we moved here I volunteered, had a job working mornings at a community center with people in their 80s and 90s, worked as a freelance writer, etc. I was injured in a head on collision soon after moving here. Now that my kidneys are failing and with the fatigue, nausea, muscle spasms etc. from that and some other issues including chronic headaches and neck pain and fibromyalgia it is difficult and maybe impossible to do the things I would like to do. I often feel that I won't live much longer---which is ok other than wanting to take care of my dogs.. If

I had more support before moving to Georgia and have thought about moving the 250+ miles back to where I used to live. My health is one of the main blocks to moving. I have no friends here or other family. I also have trouble trusting anyone now. For example, my husbands sisters have done many cruel things, made many sadistic remarks about my infertility and then laughed like it was the funniest thing ever. I have a lot of deep wounds. My husband has deceived pastors, counselors, my parents, and me throughout the years. He often appears to be 2 different people---and can be considerate. H

Where is Mulligans? Is that a bar? Do they allow smoking? I'm very sensitive to cigarette smoke. I also don't drink alcoholic beverages. My husband comes from a large family of mean alcoholics. Is there such a thing as a non-alcoholic bar? I guess maybe a health bar where they serve fresh juices? That would be nice to have in Paulding county ...

Thanks for sharing your ideas. I'm happy for you that are planning vacations. My husband and I went to Florida a few days a couple of times when we were first married with my parents and to the MS coast. Sometimes when I feel sad I still imagine my toes in the warm sand, But then he refused to go anywhere anymore. I remember years ago telling him I wanted us to go somewhere for 2 or 3 days.(He had a lot of vacation time at work, but always was working on one project after another.) He said he was too busy at work, he wasn't taking any time off and never bring it up again. Sometimes he would ha

I would want to be close to onther Christians. Nature is healing for me, mild temperatures, birds, flowerers. I thought about Hawaiii as I've never been there---a place a way from major tourist areas. I haven' checked prices so I don't if it that would work, but I was trying to come up with something that doesn't seem so bleak.

Prayers for you all.

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No, they offered no suggestions. The last one I saw by myself suggested that I write positive statements on index cards including that I have long beautiful hair, that I write beautifully, that God loves me, etc. I think her approach was to built my self esteem but I was looking for something to help me get to the root of the problem and eliminate it. Some men are able to charm counselors as witnessed the last time we saw a counselor together She said we needed to go to brunch together the next day. This was after I plainly stated that he would get angry and shove me again the wall. Mostly I

I saw this review at amazon.com/. It seems sad that they possibly eliminated Wise because of an alcoholic and abusive ex-husband. Tupperware Unsealed Title: Tupperware Unsealed Author: Bob Kealing Last Reported Price: $9.59 Current Price: $8.69 Date Tracking Started: December 6, 2012 " Vivid portrait of Tupperware's origins...Kealing celebrates Wise's struggles against sexist, chauvinist corporate America. A book that certainly does her justice." --Wall Street Journal "Readers will enjoy this balanced and eminently readable account of the complicated history of a simple ho

I will say that before I lived it I had no understanding of anyone in an abusive relationship. I felt like I had been deceived from the first week of my marriage---but I later learned it started before we even met---when he first saw me in front of my house. I was a Christian and felt the need to be faithful to my wedding vows and God. My parents, grandparents, etc., etc. always wanted good things for me. I couldn't have imagined a whole huge family (my husband, his parents, and his 10 siblings) that believed twisted lies of destruction and where it would lead. Knowing what I know now sur

I wanted to put a couple of questions our here: I think in general that it is hard for a man that is abusive to change. But I have heard of some that have--- that desired to do so. Compassion Boot Camp or types of therapy that reprogram the brain are some resources mentioned. Has anyone had any experience or knowledge with those types of things? The other is about divorce attorneys in the Hiram area. We don't have children so that wouldn't be a consideration. I was wondering how long term abuse would figure in to things? I am not currently in emotional or physical shape to get a job to

I feel a lot of shame for not being wiser. I will tell you it is totally different if you have family close by that is loving and supportive vs. when they are gone. My Dad loved me and wanted only good things for me. He died 10 years ago. Most of my family is dead. The couple that are left live out of state. Look around, most people are busy with their families. Mei lan, thank you for your suggestions. I never dreamed when I got married that I would have anything different than my parents loving supportive happy marriage that lasted over 50 years until my father's death. But immediatel