Well, where to begin? I was married for 12 1/2
years...divorced for 7 yrs. He seemed to think
that that life is greener on the other side of the
fence...I won't go into the details, but suffice it
to say it was one of the most devestating times in my
life. However, I've learned that life indeed does go
on..and I DID survive! I have done alot of soul
searching and growing in the past year and a half. At
times I used to think there was no way I would be
able to make it, how could I deal with being alone,
and with a child with special needs. It's an
adjustment, but we're doing ok...
I worked for 8 years as a supervisor of group
homes for the physically and mentally challenged.
After my husband started driving truck, and was out
for weeks at a time...the stress of running the
house, working many hours, and trying to have time
and patience left over for a child with special
needs, became too much...so I opted to become a stay
at home mom! After my divorce however, I realized I
would have to find a way to support myself and my
son. I am now working as a pharmacy support tech for a major mail order pharmacy. company. I enjoy it alot. My son is living in a group home and thriving. He loves it there. I was finding it very difficult to find someone to watch a child with special needs for not alot of money! But everything is working out and for now we take one day at a time! I am fortunate to have a family who supports and helps me as much as they can.
In my spare time (the small amount that there is), I enjoy reading, flea markets, amusement parks, and most of all just taking quiet walks at the lake. It helps me to "rejuvenate" myself. As for the future, who knows where it will take me. Will there be another man in my life??? For now, I am content to just focus on myself and my son. But one never knows....perhpas "Mr. Right" is out there.
Continue on your journey through my site...meet my son, and other special people in my life. I hope you find something that makes you smile or touches your heart, and please don't forget to return to the home page to sign my guestbook when you are done. I'd like to know that you were here!
4/06
yet another update - I am going to be having gastric by-pass surgery on April 17th. My health is not good and this is my last hope right now. I am hoping this will give me the tool I need to lose weight and feel better. I will update with progress....:)
6/02
update- Damien is now in a group home, and adjusting well. We are able to enjoy each other much more now, as I am more relaxed when we are together. I'm still without "Mr. Right" in my life, not even sure he exists, but it's okay. I'm learning to do things on my own and enjoy it! I'd like to think the best is yet to come!!
Blessings......Gabriella
"Betrayal teaches that you can survive anything. All the things you thought you couldn't handle, you can."
--Oprah Winfrey
just in case you're interested, here is a recent pic of me....
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