tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28943539.post7953082133715226389..comments2023-10-01T06:35:09.259-04:00Comments on Raspberry Stethoscope: True StoryRaspberry Stethoscopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03419194381831680299noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28943539.post-56983306029129748992012-01-05T18:09:56.385-05:002012-01-05T18:09:56.385-05:00My Lord that's sad & tragic.My Lord that's sad & tragic.Candihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13995021996457640960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28943539.post-69983069944048465682011-12-18T20:48:07.907-05:002011-12-18T20:48:07.907-05:00Hi Nicole,
Your story resonated deeply with me. ...Hi Nicole,<br /><br />Your story resonated deeply with me. First, I give you a lot of credit for sharing your story on the blog. That takes a lot of bravery. However I also imagine it must feel somewhat therapeutic to write it out and share it.<br /><br />I have been feeling sorry for myself lately. I also grew up with an alcoholic mother. Now my father has been "diagnosed" with alcoholism and bi-polar disorder. He has been unemployed for three years. My parents are about to lose their home. I am 26 and in nursing school. Though things seemed a bit more difficult for you than they were for me growing up, I do see some parallels. I have a seafoam green stethoscope though. :)<br /><br />Being the child of an alcoholic is pretty crappy. I think it has caused strained relationships among my sisters and I, and we are not close, which saddens me. I always only ever wanted a "normal" family. But, it is important to remember what we do have I guess, and I think it looks like you have a great family with Mirza and your kitties. One day, you guys will be great parents and create great memories for your kids! Sorry this was such a long comment.LIzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06628721821025446973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28943539.post-6938177141380724862011-12-13T23:13:37.294-05:002011-12-13T23:13:37.294-05:00Goodness. I barely made it through nursing school ...Goodness. I barely made it through nursing school bc of the stress- I couldn't imagine having this much personal stress on top of it. I always wondered what exactly happened to your mom but though it would be rude to outright ask. I'm glad you decided to share and I hope it's helped you cope even if in a small measure. <br />I'm not sure how you're doing it but I hope you take care of yourself while planning for your wedding- I'm sure it's an incredibly tough thing to go through w/o parental involvement. <br />Gosh. I felt so sad reading this. Stay strong.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01304361777377955165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28943539.post-3626224284127887412011-12-13T23:13:17.264-05:002011-12-13T23:13:17.264-05:00Goodness. I barely made it through nursing school ...Goodness. I barely made it through nursing school bc of the stress- I couldn't imagine having this much personal stress on top of it. I always wondered what exactly happened to your mom but though it would be rude to outright ask. I'm glad you decided to share and I hope it's helped you cope even if in a small measure. <br />I'm not sure how you're doing it but I hope you take care of yourself while planning for your wedding- I'm sure it's an incredibly tough thing to go through w/o parental involvement. <br />Gosh. I felt so sad reading this. Stay strong.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01304361777377955165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28943539.post-63450636255648457432011-12-08T12:47:59.296-05:002011-12-08T12:47:59.296-05:00I remember hearing little tidbits of your story th...I remember hearing little tidbits of your story throughout the years, but hearing it all in one spot just magnifies it all. I'm SO sorry you've had just a rough go in life, and I think you're amazing for being so strong (even if it's not all the time) and working through and being successful (nursing, running, triathlons) and happy (Mirza!). You never fail to impress me with the new things you did and the little parts of work that you can share.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09753977885503823287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28943539.post-9262153311217544082011-12-07T22:48:03.501-05:002011-12-07T22:48:03.501-05:00Oh Nicole. My heart aches for you. I'm so prou...Oh Nicole. My heart aches for you. I'm so proud of the woman you've become-- beautiful, honest, determined, hard working! I can only related in some very small way... my mom is an alcoholic while i was in middle/high school. VERY scary taking care of her "being sick" while i was in middle school. You are amazing for having gone through all of this and have come out brave and strong on the other side! xoxoBrittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09431290339393284241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28943539.post-75211375689650742332011-12-07T21:18:01.240-05:002011-12-07T21:18:01.240-05:00Wow Nicole. I have no words. I honestly can't ...Wow Nicole. I have no words. I honestly can't imagine what any part of that must have been like for you. You've obviously turned into an amazing woman!Jenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08248878999150346762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28943539.post-90900658242263662302011-12-07T14:43:30.530-05:002011-12-07T14:43:30.530-05:00Wow. I came here because I heard you were running ...Wow. I came here because I heard you were running the St pete RnR and I live in St pete. Then I saw "mom died", and I've been helping my daughter's teen friend through her mom's death. So I read and read. wow. I can't imagine how this has impacted you. It made me feel lucky. Not only for having dedicated parents (who are still married 40+ yrs) but for my daughters who have a great relationship with my parents too. That I can drop my kids off at my moms for 2 weeks over summer vacation and not worry during Camp Grandma that someone will find drugs, or die from drugs, or sell my kids for drugs. <br />How heartwrenching for you. What strides you have made! Be proud of YOU!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16880185986375942594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28943539.post-75825136243911443042011-12-07T11:39:53.219-05:002011-12-07T11:39:53.219-05:00Not sure what to say, except I'll be thinking ...Not sure what to say, except I'll be thinking about you on Jan 5th and sending some good juju your way. x.xJoanna Ashleighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13037376143860998756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28943539.post-12772128353352993272011-12-06T15:35:55.962-05:002011-12-06T15:35:55.962-05:00It must have taken SO much courage to write this p...It must have taken SO much courage to write this post. :( I read all of it. I hope it helps to get all your thoughts/feelings out. I am so sorry, Nicole.Journey_Onhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348834394727130299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28943539.post-86297783881957531022011-12-06T13:57:55.245-05:002011-12-06T13:57:55.245-05:00I made it to the end and my heart aches for you. I...I made it to the end and my heart aches for you. It's part of your story but it doesn't have to define your story. You're an awesome girl, a success, and clearly a testament to your mother's love during her healthy years. I'll be thinking of you on January 5th.Britthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12367052698728841152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28943539.post-2241520966487888052011-12-06T13:53:54.933-05:002011-12-06T13:53:54.933-05:00Nicole, I read the whole story and I have to say, ...Nicole, I read the whole story and I have to say, YOU are BRAVE and strong and courageous. After dealing with all of that, you became successful, kind, and hardworking. I am so sorry for all that you went through, but what I took away most from this story is what a strong person you are. Thank you for sharing your story.StephTheBookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05340476943567585965noreply@blogger.com