Date: 7/6/2002 7:12:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 54959
Sorry this jumps around so much any ?'s please ask....Thanx camero1198 |
Date: 7/6/2002 7:18:00 PM
From Authorid: 56910
Well first of all, i hope everythings turned out all right and am very sorry for the people you have lost. Maybe you should read the book Chicken soup for the teenage soul(there are a few opf them not sure which one, sorry). one of the stories tell of a young boy mike who had to raise his little brothers and sisters because his mohter was a drug addict and had many boyfriends and so on. i dunno if that will help you at all. it is just a suggestion.  |
Date: 7/6/2002 7:22:00 PM
From Authorid: 53806
You are NOT your parents and never will be as long as you care to be a great father and husband.....Yeah I think you wanna give up because it's easier to give up than fight right? but don't you want to be BETTER than your parents don't you want your kids to have what you didn't? or do you want to be responsible for your kids turning out on the wrong side of the tracks so to speak. As long as there is breath in your body I want you to FIGHT....YOU DERSERVE TO BE THE BEST PERSON YOU CAN BE for YOU, YOUR KIDS AND WIFE! The stress you are feeling is short lived but looking at things from another angle like thanking GOD that you are all alive and together can help you through this remember GOD loves you and will never give you more than you can bare!  |
Date: 7/6/2002 7:23:00 PM
From Authorid: 34487
I am impressed by your openess and ability to trust others with your pain. Unfortunately, I can relate to your situation all too well. I grew up in so many cities and homes I truly cannot count them. Both of my parents are on their fourth marriage and I have 3 half sisters. I also basically raised myself due to my irresponsible parents. I remember so many of my friends feeling sorry for me. I always used to say... Why do you feel sorry for me? My parents are making all my mistakes for me, all I have to do is watch and learn from their errors. You also have done this. You have not take the path that they have. You are responsible and loving and have the ability to overcome tragic situations unlike most people. The one thing a child that is abused in some way or neglected, has over others, is knowledge. It's unfortunate to learn this way but you become wise for your age. If you hadn't gone through these things then maybe you wouldn't have gotten as far as you have now? We are given obstacles for a reason. I don't believe God caused pain or conflict in our lives but sometimes he allows them to happen. God is there for you but you must not lose your faith in him because without that you have nothing. The only insurance in life that can't be bought but one must have is God. It sounds like a cop out but it's not. Pray to God for guidance in your life and for help with all of the stressful events. You have had a difficult life and you deserve some empathy. You don't have family that has ever acted like family so you must give up on them ever doing that. Focus on your immediate family as you are, trust and pray to God and don't let these things take you out. That is what they will attempt to do. You have to remember that you have 2 wonderful children, one on the way and a good wife. Some people can't even find someone to marry. Try to focus on the positivities in your life. You are young and have many good things ahead of you if you go for them. Good luck to you and God bless,  |
Date: 7/6/2002 7:27:00 PM
From Authorid: 50435
I think you're doin' quite fine. You had your first child at seventeen and you're still around. A lot of guys would've taken the first bus outta Dodge. In the same way it's unfortunate that your family started so early. You didn't have time to go to college to get an education in order to get a decent job. Or maybe you have a good job, I dunno. But you obviously love your family so you have that goin' for you. If you've gotten this far then I'm certain that you can maintain the strength. You're just having a little reality check. No biggie. It happens every so often. I recommend you do something to curb another birth. You have three now and until you can get that situation stabilized I don't recommend having any more. Hang in there. You're doin' a good job already so go with that and you should be OK...Gallytuck.  |
Date: 7/6/2002 7:55:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 54959
Thank you all for your responses. I am amazed at the quick results and all such great feedback. Sometimes it is easier to talk to strangers than best friends, You all are great and dont know how much your couple of sentances have helped. 50435- I have not been able to go to college but do have a good job for a global wireless company, but If not for my son I would have dropped out of school. when we found out we were having a child I started to take responsibility because I needed him to grow up without worrying how his dad was gonna pay the bills, went from skipping everyday to getting straight A's and finish 1/2 a year early. Nobody had confidence in me and I proved them wrong and it made me feel GREAT!!! Anyway Thanx Camero1198 |
Date: 7/6/2002 7:58:00 PM
From Authorid: 16069
You were only planning on having two kids, and now your going to have another. Of course I can see why you'd be stressed out. Three kids can be a handful, but you'll get used to it. After your baby is born, I have a feeling your faith will come back. God wont give you anything that you cant handle, you have to understand that God must know what a great dad you are, and is giving you a gift. My best friend just had her 3rd baby, and she felt the exact same way as you did, guess what? Its been 3 months, and she couldnt be any happier, just a little tired. Are you turning into your parents?? Lets see, do you leave them every weekend, get wasted, and push off your responsiabilities onto any of your kids? If so, yes, your turning into your mom. In my opinion, you are trying too hard to be a good parent and worrying too much. You might not have a lot of money, but money doesnt buy you all those hugs and kisses and all that love your kids give you. Even with your daughter having diabetes, you wouldnt trade her for anything in the world. Life isnt always easy, you just need to enjoy what you have. I think you'll feel so much better after the baby is born, but I think its cool that your going to the doctor. They can give you some medicine to help with your nerves, if you feel you need them. Good Luck!  |
Date: 7/6/2002 8:01:00 PM
From Authorid: 16069
Hey, I just read your last comment. Im very proud of you! (Mind giving my husband some lessons???) hehe It looks like your pretty new here? This place is great with helping when you have a problem. I've never been let down yet. I hope you like it here.  |
Date: 7/6/2002 8:10:00 PM
From Authorid: 21867
Hey...firstly, Welcome to USM. And don't worry...we don't become our parents. They teach us things yes...good and bad...and from that (and many other factors) we can form who we are, who we become. Yor're your own person...you know what its like to treated like crud, so you know the effect it has on people, particularly children. Chances are you won't repeat those with your own. You'll be fine...just gotta believe and see that all that pain made you a stronger person. You aren't your parents...you are stronger than them...coz it sounds like you came through it all with a better attitude and character. Peace,  |
Date: 7/6/2002 8:14:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 54959
Thank you all again. I am leaving now and will hope to get back in touch tomorrow. thanx camero1198 |
Date: 7/6/2002 9:52:00 PM
From Authorid: 55376
i would probably dump the family and move to some foreign land. Of course I am pretty evil. Og |
Date: 7/6/2002 11:23:00 PM
From Authorid: 49021
No we do not at all if we end up like our parents then we are just going the easy road i strive to not do the things my parents did to me i was abused as a child and i will not repeat the cycle..........Staindglass  |
Date: 7/7/2002 2:04:00 PM
From Authorid: 13297
I think you will find the strength you need in your wife and your children. Sometimes it is easy to get stressed out and to second guess yourself. You are doing the right thing... Once the baby is born you will be excited and you will be so wrapped up in that miracle that you'll forget about being stressed out. Best of luck to you - from what you say it seems you have it together and that you're on the right track. cheers,  |
Date: 7/7/2002 2:25:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 54959
Thanks.....camero1198 |