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Hi Karen - I'm just now chiming in. I don't have any advice and it looks like you've got tons of good stuff from all the replies. But I will offer a word of support in hopes that things will get better. Man do I understand the pure exhaustion (last night was crash and burn for most of us in this household). Take some time to nourish your own needs when your kids are sleeping (e.g., steam bath, hot shower, CHOCOLATE, etc).
I wish you well. I so hope you can get through this tough time.
I did finally realize last night that we are running a marathon, not a sprint. But each step of the way is progress toward the finish line. Hang in there!
Mike
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Julia's Journey
-from Ulan-Ude
-Trip #1 November 2004
-Trip #2 March 9, 2005
-Gotcha Day March 17, 2005
-Home Forever March 26, 2005
-RAD diagnosis May 2006
-PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Diagnosis) August 2006
Our attachment therapist's quote to me after a session with my daughter and my wife: "You've landed yourself right in the middle of a looney bin."
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