Sorry to see you have decided to withdraw from helping with your great answers. I do hope to see you back soon.
The tone of your voice and the expression of irritation can instantly create the turtle effect from your husband. I find with my kids if I try to cool down before I express my feelings and go about it in a gentle way rather than aggressive, we actually get a conversation going rather than the blank stares. First I ask if it's a good time to talk so they are prepared that something is up. Then we sit down and I try to keep the conversation about how it makes me feel when.....I also tell them that I love them during the conversation so there is no need to go into a protective state. Maybe if you don't go into an aggressive attack mode, your husband won't prepare for the worst. Keep in mind he is not your child but your partner when you need to discuss something with him.
With all this great advice there's nothing more to add here. I'm sorry you feel this way, sending you a big warm hug xo
To answer your question I think both sexes have different strengths. men are for the most part physically stronger, women can and are built to take more pain, I don't think one sex is smarter than the other but once you weigh out the different strengths...yes I do believe we are equal.
We are all of the very same essence of God. In the beginning we are all born and in the end we all die, that seems pretty equal.
The very moment I held my children for the first time and looked into their innocent little eyes, I just knew I was truly in love and would never view love the same ever again.
I take two garbage bags and a box into a room at a time. Bag#1 is garbage, bag#2 is recyclables and the box is for donation. Anything left over I find a spot where it belongs and immediately get the bags and box out of the house.
It sounds like banyo
Yes...there are many types of love, it's part of the human experience.
This story hits home for me. I have two teen boys that I have raised on my own for the past eight years. I know your not interested in my life story so rather than ramble, I will get right to the point. Knowing where your at, I understand that you're trying the best that you possibly can. I bet your kids know that you love them and see you're already doing everything you can. Showing your kids your love and support sometimes doesn't feel as if it's quite enough with todays society so stuck in the idea of having stuff.The best advice I have for you is to find happiness in what you have and learn to be greatful for all that you have accomplished. Wake up and be thankful that you have a warm place and food to pick at. Let your kids see that you can find happiness, as you are a mirror to the way they will feel. Give them each special time and love individually. Start a daily ritual with them like having dinner a special family time to keep in touch with who they are and whats going on in their lives.In doing so include them in making dinner and eating together at the table Take the time to tell each one what makes them special to you.Show them love , security and strength as their only parent. Help make them feel safe in the fact that you're now their rock in life.No matter what don't spend any time telling them what a bad father they have, they already know what they feel about him. Allow them to feel safe in talking openly with you about things. Why can't each one take turns having a sleep over on the weekend? Is your apartment that small that your child and friend can't have a slumber party on the living room floor?. I have realized that I won't always be able to make my kids happy. They'll go through times that are tough and all you can do is love and support them and give them a safe place.It's not at all about STUFF...it's about security and love.Your already a strong woman to have made it out, give yourself a pat and start to reflect these qualities to your children. Remember...you are a mirror, reflect happiness, love and strength, your kids are watching.