Firstly, I would like to thank you for the comment you left on my site. Precious few people take the time to leave replies like that, It was very encouraging.
I would also like to add, that you already are my hero by being a single mom. I look up to woman who are able to support a child with all the love that they would if they were happily married. I can tell that you love your son very much. For that, kudos. ;D

I completely understand what you mean about people being able to cope. It’s something my dad has had to teach me this summer. I think I’ve learned the lesson well after seeing other people throw their lives away with the excuse that they had a rough childhood or they’re bipolar.

I too am sorry to hear that you lost a friend, I pray that you will be comforted. (:

Right on lady! You’re strong and bright and a good woman. SO yea. Take that world. You’re right though, we all have problems and we’re all really on the same level. What matters is being able to handle and cope with whatever life throws at you.

I’m sorry to hear that you lost your friend, it’s strange how grief can cause us to look at the world around us, as though seeing it for the first time, isn’t it?

What you’ve said is very true, though, outer appearences are decieving, and people who judge others when they don’t even know them are just shallow and hypocritical.

:/ Very sorry to hear about your friend passing. RIP to your friend and also to the news anchor.

I’m sorry to hear that your friend has died. We had a guy in my community die a week or two ago as well who was only about 20 years old. It’s so sad when people so young go.

Umm, the picture is from Rockable.de/en — I’m not sure, maybe she based it on the Winona pic?

Hope you’re coping, under the circumstances?

Thank you. Alot of women could go on and on about how hard it is to be a single mother, about all the sacrifices they have had to make for their child/children. I have never felt that way at all. It’s not hard at all. It’s wonderful. And honestly I don’t feel like anything that I’ve had to “give up” or “do without” has been a sacrifice, because I feel rewarded and blessed every day.

I did have a pretty terrible childhood. I don’t know if that’s the cause of the whole bipolar thing or not? I think it’s hereditary, and my father was mentally ill as well. So I don’t know. I know that childhood does play a factor, though. Especially one like mine. I have learned to forgive, though.

I haven’t really found much comfort in the loss of my friend. But I have been able to come to terms with it. As time passes, I’ll learn to deal with it alot better. I feel bad for her family though, especially her mother.

It’s more than just shallow and hypocritical. It’s not even JUST about outer appearances. It just seems so absurd to me that people can so easily “forget” or look past their own flaws, and call others out on theirs. There’s simply too much hate and anger in the world. It’s not really getting us anywhere. You know?

Good for you for getting your feelings out like that. Sounds like you’ve made out quite well for yourself, so you shouldn’t let others try and put you down.

That’s very sad about the passing of your friend. Especially since she was so young. =( Hope you’re doing okay.

First of all, I’m extremely sorry about the loss of your friend.

Second, as for the shallow and hypocritical thing, sometimes people don’t mean to be shallow and hypocritical, but they use it as a defense mechanism. I know that I do, so perhaps you ought to talk to the person that you are viewing as being shallow and hypocritical.

I know that sometimes we are all guilty of acting a bit hypocritical and/or shallow(some more so than others). This wasn’t directed at just one person, however, there is someone in my life who behaves very poorly and he is extremely judgmental. I have tried to talk to him about it. I have expressed how it makes me feel, and how it makes me view him as a person, and basically he doesn’t give a damn. (back to the shallow thing) He probably does use it as a defense mechanism, but honestly, it’s getting old. You said that you are guilty of doing that sometimes..? Well, the thing is, I mean every now and then we all are in “that kind of mood” and everyone makes mistakes. But if you are constantly belittling people and act like you are better than everyone, then maybe it’s time to re-evaluate yourself and the reason you feel that way, you know? Not saying that you do, but IF you do.. Anyways, thanks for the comment. I appreciate your advice and your input.

Thank you. July wasn’t the best month ever.

Yeah, I’m coping. And thanks for the info. I think I was a little off about the picture. I mean it DOES remind me of a pose she did, but honestly it was more the colors and the way she was sitting. lol.

I used to not be able to do that.. get my feelings out. But I guess I got sick of keeping it all inside.. that makes ya even crazier or more emotional if you know what I mean. I speak my mind (and my heart) very openly for the most part. I don’t let others put me down, but you know how disgusting people can be. It’s just sad.

Thank you for the condolences. She was very young, and it is extremely sad. I am doing okay, I just miss my friend.