back after an emo year

Michelle_J

Hi. I have been on MFP since June 2010 and I've lost 39 lbs. since then. This past year was a really rough year for my family
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April 25-the parents of children we babysat after school went on a 3 day crime spree, killing one. The children were taken from us by CPS after detectives being in our house for 5 hours that day

September-we went to classes, had our lives dissected inside & out by caseworkers while we tried to adopt those 2 girls

October-moved to bigger house to accommodate a family of 6. Same month adoption fell through.

So I'm back and ready to get back to MFP as diligent as I had been before all of this took place. I need friends. I'll support you, encourage you when you're having a bad day & cheer you on when you're doing great.

Here's to a great 2013

Michelle_J

and I know this makes me sound like a total drama queen but I'm not. I hate drama. I won't be posting daily, lengthy stories on your news feed...Just commenting on your food diary, exercise diary & weight loss.

quirkytizzy

I would call that significant, relevant, and valid trauma, not emo. It's amazing to have come through that - and to be well enough afterwards to want to take control of your health. Glad to have you here!

KHUDASGAL

I've had a crappy year,,,,gained over 50 lbs and needed to loose BEFORE THAT! Would love to be your friend!

RhonndaJ

Your strength and compassion shows in your story.

Welcome back and good luck!

I tend to be on the quiet side more often than not, but you and anyone else are welcome to friend me.

DraoMhaigh

Welcome back, sorry to hear about the terrible experiences you've had to face, I'm happy to support you on your journey and hope success comes to you.