How much does it take until you snap??

[cauliflowertears]

In the last 3 years I have experienced (in no particular order)

Workplace bullying
Changing jobs twice
Being unemployed
Having a close relative die unexpectedly
Losing a pet
Throwing out dd (after she threatened to bottle me in an alcoholic rage)
Countless police visits after dd tried to kick our door in
DD diagnosed as an alcoholic
DD giving up drink to become a drug addict
DD being thrown out of 2 separate rentals (after we paid her rent for a year)
DD being raped by a drug dealer
DD's "boyfriend" emptying her bank account and his lovely 'd'f teaching her how to inject speed
Emergency total hysterectomy

Amazingly this has not had a negative impact on mine and dh's relationship, he is the best thing (apart from my lovely pup) in my life and me and dh are still very much together despite all of the issues. I try very hard to be a glass half full person but sometimes it is trying. NOT LOOKING FOR ANY SYMPATHY BTW. However I have some lovely friends who IMO have had it even worse than me. I have been getting by with long walks, and telling myself its got to get better soon. to all in a similar boat.

That certainly puts my life into perspective! You must be an incredibly strong woman, though I accept you're probably strong because you've had to be. What other choices are there?

It sounds as though you have a lovely husband and I'm so glad your relationship is so good. It must be great to have someone who has your back like that.

thanks imperial I have had good training, both my parents were abusive and alcoholics when I was growing up so I looked after my brother and sister to protect them. My dh is my wingman and ace I love him so much, its not that bad I have friends with worse problems and I would feel a whole lot worse if I didn't have my dh.

and yes being strong is not always a choice sometimes you have to just get on with it