I was just wondering if you guys have some type of support system. Like do you have girlfriends or guyfriends that you can call on when you really need someone there? How about family, are they there with you going through this? Is this forum your only support measure?

As for myself, I have some good friends that are there with me. Some even here on PTO. PTO is a HUGE support system for myself. I do not have any family that is with me on this, because I had not really told me family about my relationship. (More stuff for another thread :D)

This forum is the best thing ever! I really think that it is going to help me greatly, as I know it has already begun too.

HUGS :grouphug:

Mel

Well, I voted as to what kind of "support system" I had when me and my ex broke up. I had just found PTO (back in the day..lol) so, it was a "part" of my support. But, mostly..it was my family and friends. :yes:

Great thread, Mel...and I have a feeling that this forum is going to be a GREAT asset here at PTO!

I was going to say ALL Family, Friends and PTO - but then I saw PTO when your relationship is over (!)

but it's not over!!

So I said family :p

I have one family member that has really helped me out though this.. I all so have some real good friends here on pto and at work!!

My close girlfriends... they will come whenever i need them.. if one isnt available another one will... I too am happy this forum is here, i came on today and was like "eh helloooo :O) "

I have my Mom,a few close friends and PTO!

As I stated before if it wasn't for Jason's mom, I don't know where I would be. I have two close friends and my aunt. And a friend of my kids is staying here and he keeps me from literally burning the house down, because I forget things all the time. I talk to him all the time. He is a very good listener. I just sit and cry and he doesn't care but I pity Jason if he ever finds him. I go to counceling every week and take meds. Of course I am on here. You guys are the only ones who really understand.

I forgot to add my boys. For them, they are being so good. Cooking, cleaning, hugging me and kissing me, doing laundry. Not fighting!

My in-laws of course (mother-in0law, father-in-law and bus' grandmother was precious!), and 1 had one really good friend who totally supported us. I had a lot of people who "felt sorry for me" raising the kids alone, etc. Motives were pretty clear when busman came home because those people bailed. I had one dear friend who stood with me, prayed for me, and helped me keep my sanity. We've been best friends for 14 years and I'd do anything humanly possible for her - to me and busman she's family (the kids still refer to her as Aunt). Most people could not understand why I stayed with someone who was incarcerated. They felt sorry for me, but I felt they thought less of me because I didn't move on - like I was desperate or just stupid. I live in a small town and finding someone who understood where I was didn't exist. I really wish this website had been available to me!!! This is great!

I have a few people that help me through. My mom hasn't alway liked my man he put me through alot at the beginning, but she is starting to come around. I have just recently found pto and its cool I like reading everybodys thoughts. But, I have to give most credit to my Friend girl Rosa she has sat up many many night just watching me break down. Its good to have friends like that.

I only have PTO. Seems everyone else thinks I'm "screwing up" my up life by wanting to marry my guy. Guess they have forgotten what being in love is all about.