by Housemom

Created on: December 11, 2008

Sanity. Is it possible to keep your sanity even through the toughest times of your life? Well I'm telling you yes it is possible. When times seem tough and you don't think there is a solution, do you get really stressed out? I know that I have been there and I was sure that I would go insane! Well I found a way to keep my sanity. I have found that not only can you help yourself, but your friends and family can help you too. Even though it seems there is no hope, you will be surprised that there is always hope for you. Life is hard, that is true, but life can be goodl and a lot less stressful too.

I have five wonderful children, 2 boys and 3 girls. There ages are 12, 10, 8, 6, and 5. I have been with my children for most of their lives. About 6 years ago they were ripped from my life. I thought I couldn't go on without them. Their father took them away from me over hatred and anger. I almost had a nervous breakdown because of it. It has been 6 years and I'm still in their life, and I'm continuing to fight to get them back. Between the 6 years I have lost my aunt, my grandfather, my cousin, and worst of all my twin brother. I have gone through a few bad relationships, I've been beaten up, tossed aside, and rejected. I also found out that I have cancer and they told me that I will not be here much longer.

Even though I have been through all of that and trust me I'm still going through it, I have found peace in it all. I found God. I became a Christian and found that I can be at peace. I found that my children are happy when I'm happy. I left the abusive people behind me, and my health has begun to improve. When it comes to depression I just look at what's in my life and I realize how lucky I really am.

Recently my life has gotten a whole lot better. I am now in a relationship with a man who loves me and is willing to do anything for me and my children. He has 2 boys of his own that he is raising by himself. I adore him more than anything. He knows of my situation with my children and health. It doesn't matter to him, he just wants to be there for me. He supports me in all I do. I love him and I don't know what I would do without him. We just got engaged on Thanksgiving day of 2008. Now I know there is every reason to keep my sanity. I have 7 children, a husband to be, my family, and my friends who need me. Together they all make my life happier and easier.

Sanity is something that not only comes from within you but friends and family can offer it to you as well. So keeping your sanity is not hard as you thought. I am still going through hard times but I've kept my sanity. I hope you can do the same. God bless and have a great life.

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