Author Archives: DorothyMarie

About DorothyMarie

I'm 47 years old, divorced with two adult daughters. My youngest lives with me. Between the two of us, we have four dogs. I own one Pitbull Terrier named Oaklee, a German Shepherd named Xena and a Pomeranian named Teddy Bear. My daughter owns Oaklee's sister named Aspen. I started school in January of 2018 and am studying Psychology. I have a long road ahead of me but am excited about it.

A Year and Some Lessons

Posted on January 14, 2019

Hello Friends! I’m not sure how long this one will end up being or how emotional or possibly depressing? Hmmm. It’s January and it marks one year since I was told I was no longer loved and that my ex … Continue reading →

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A Fond Memory

Posted on January 10, 2019

Hello friends! I’m sorry it has been so long since I’ve written. I will admit, I struggled to get through the holidays. Christmas was awful. I didn’t see either of my kids. And I only heard from one of them. … Continue reading →

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An Anniversary of Sorts

Posted on December 24, 2018

Two years ago today, or, technically yesterday now, I was being released from Pine Rest mental hospital. I’m so proud that I’ve been hospital free for two years now! My therapist even commented on how well I’ve done this year … Continue reading →

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The Effects of Volunteering

Posted on December 12, 2018

Hello Friends! I meant to post last night, but I was just too tired.  I haven’t posted in a couple days have I?  My apologies. Things once again have brought on more anxiety.  My car is facing repossession. I think … Continue reading →

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6 Month Post Op VSG and I Baked Today!

Posted on December 7, 2018

Hello Friends!  Happy Friday and end of week and start of weekend! I didn’t blog yesterday and I should have.  Yesterday I had my 6 month post op appointment following my surgery I had in April.  Everything is looking good. … Continue reading →

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Therapy and Med Management Appointments

Posted on December 5, 2018

Hello Readers!   Today was a much better day than yesterday so that’s good.  I had both my therapy appointment and my med management appointment at the Psychiatrist’s office.  My therapy appointment went pretty well. I always enjoy being able to … Continue reading →

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Doing My Best To Stay Strong

Posted on December 4, 2018

Today started pretty strong. I had Girl Talk which was hosting a woman’s breakfast at the church followed by a special Old Kids Choir concert. I attended both and enjoyed them very much.  I did record videos of most of … Continue reading →

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