Hello All

I've been reading most everyday.....just having a hard time posting. I have ALOT going on right now. I can share just a bit for now.

My best friend was recently dx's with lung cancer. Her family just doesn't "get it". She looks great, feels ok. ( she is going thru radiation and what she calls mini-chemo) Her Maxi-Chemo (as she calls it) starts in a couple of weeks.

I don't know if ya'all remember but, I started a new job in May of this year. Was suppose to be my dream job.....Well I got layed off as off November 3rd. Corporate closed our location. I had 2 choices either I relocate to Ohio, or take a severance package.

No F'ing way I was going to Ohio!!!

So.....I was unemplyed for a bit. I start a new job Monday. I won't elaborate on it because I'm afraid I will jinxed myself!!

I was assaulted on Halloween, I fought back. I now have charges pending!!!

It is gun related...I know many of you are against owning or having a gun in your house..........but it saved my life. My attorney is confident that it is going to be ok? Just a matter of where I got him...was it in or out of my house?????? It was on my doorstep IN my screen porch, but not technically in my house!!!

Because I was w/o insurance for the past month My pain management has been minimal at best. The meds are so damn expensive!! Right now my concern is the pre-exsisting clause with my new plan!

I have had a couple of my brown courage drinks (bourbon) so I feel safe in sharing.

I am a survivor....Just feel a little weak sometimes.

Sorry I haven't been openly supportive!! I know you all understand..
Please know you are all in my heart.

(((jaded))) It sounds like you have been having a really difficult time - especially the assult thing. Wow. I hope that goes well... and fast.
Please know that I will be keeping you in my heart and wishing you well.
I'll be saying prayers for you too.

(((jaded))) .... sounds like quite an ordeal for you .... I'm so sorry.

wow.... remembering you in my prayers....
vicky

Dottie...it's great to see a post from you as I've been wondering about your pain levels. Awful about the attack!!

I have a "thing" about guns for the obvious reason...Peter said to me many a time, that had he had access to a gun he would have used it on himself years ago. Guns for a woman living alone, for protecting herself is different then a depressed person chasing after death.

Good luck on the job....and I really had to laugh about Ohio!! LOL

It's a lot like living in Indiana. (((Jaded)))

Florida passed a law last year that basically gives you the right to defend yourself ( like I did).

The "man" that attacked me has an attorney that seems to think there is a loophole in this law!!

My attorney is very confident that I am going to be fine!! I think so too.
I just think its a shame that I had to hire an attorney after I was attacked.

I think our justice systen is great....but this just burns me...why does this scum-bag have the right to sue me.

The good thing is as long as I am p'd off I tend not to think about what might have happened.

love to all...thanks for the well wishes and please keep me in your prayers!

I am sorry you are having such a hard time. Just remember we are here for you! Take things easy and one thing at a time. Things will get better, you just have to keep reminding yourself that!
Wish

lots of prayers and hugs for you (((((jaded)))))

Jaded,
You have gone through what is any one's worse nightmare...........and you are a survivor!!!!!!!! I can only imagine what you are going through and I hope that you are getting the proper help to sort out all the things you must be feeling, mentally and physically.
Be proud that you are strong even if you feel weak. You are alive and hopefully your assailant is in custody.
I will be rooting for you,
Judy

OMG>.. I'm so sorry to hear this... yet I feel the strength in your words! Hold your head up high!!!
(((HUGS))) Dottie.

xooxox Addy