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» Magic Words Canadutch: A Canadian Girl in The Netherlands — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:01:52 +0000

[...] of the things that have been contributing to my good mood this year is my visits with the psychotherapist. Every time I type the psycho part I feel weird because it has such a stigma to it but this [...]

By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 10:26:39 +0000

I feel like standing up and cheering. Wait. There I just did. Hope I didn’t wake everyone up. lol. Yea you, Tammy. I’m so sorry to hear of the bad times for I wish nothing but happiness for you, but I’m so proud of your taking your life by the hand and finding the help you need to get you to where you want to be. Just know that you have my love and support. Karen

By: DutchBitch

DutchBitch — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:10:50 +0000

I can’t believe the Indian psychologist interview guy!!! Sheesh!!!

And as far as your blog is concerned. It’s YOURS!!! Y.O.U.R.S. and you should be able to vent on it about anything and everything Y.O.U. feel like. Anyone who doesn’t like that: though shit, deal with it and get out. Nobody asked them to be here! Good riddens…

That’s my humble opinion! You Go Girl! And you are so welcome in Dutchyland! Have the Indian guy fuck off ;-)

By: Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:54:43 +0000

There there. The family members who would consider you an embarassment etc should shut-up b/c they are living in pretty big glass houses – remember that. No one has a perfect life and the ones who try to convey that are 100% full of bullshit. You know that I know this to be true b/c we are family and there is more than one nut on this family tree that has some dirty lil secrets or things they’d rather not talk about.
We personally have had our ups and downs, but through it all in my mind you were my little (pain-in-the-ass) sister and I always loved you no matter what. During one of our down moments Jackie asked me about us and I said “sometimes I hate that lil $#^%@%&#*, but I’d still give her a kidney if she needed one” LOL. See, now that’s real love :)

Cya soon kiddo!

By: Paule

Paule — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:11:52 +0000

We all fall at some point and most of us do try to cover it up. I am totally guilty of that. I admire your courage and honesty. I think you are an inspiration to all us expat girls in the Netherlands. You will always have my support.

By: Matt in PDX

Matt in PDX — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 18:50:54 +0000

Tammy,
Your blog has always been a pleasure to read and keeping it personal is in my mind what makes a good blog even better. Keep up the good work!
Matt

By: Vanessa

Vanessa — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 18:45:29 +0000

Hey Girl,
It takes a lot of courage to come out and be as real as you have been. Girl, you only have reasons to be proud of who you are and everything you have become. There are so many of us who have been on and off meds, dealt with quack doctors and, all the while, tried our best to pretend to everyone around us that things are ok. Sometimes, I get really tired of pretending in my own life. Thank you for being brave enough to say “screw it”… one of these days I’d like to do the same. I know I’m far away but please know that I’m here for you when you need someone.BFF and all that, you know! :) You are in my thoughts and prayers. *huge hugs* Take care of yourself.

By: Canucky Woman

Canucky Woman — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 17:22:10 +0000

Hi Tammy…Lola Granola sent me the link to your blog…I’m Canadian too, been here three years, and you’re definitely not alone.

I’ve been a total roller coaster since moving here away from my family (including my 20-year-old son) and trying to learn Dutch while holding down a shite job that includes a three-hour-per-day commute. I’m 46 and fatter, older, more stressed and damned tired. My husband’s an angel though…it makes up for a lot…

I have a blog too…but don’t tend to publicize it much because it IS the one place I can write without some nimrod chiming in and saying, “I didn’t have that problem!” “I can learn Dutch, why can’t you? Just do it!” and other really helpful comments. Not even my family knows about it. Even so, I still censor myself at times…Like one day I expect my words to come back and haunt me or something!

Lola has the link though…It’s expats like her that help a LOT…

Take care…

By: Ash

Ash — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 16:57:46 +0000

Tammy, my hubby is having the same sort of trouble that you have had. He’s just been referred to a counsellor to try and deal with his issues, and has been prescribed meds.

Me, I don’t know. I’m less depressed since I’ve been here! I’m still dreading that ‘winter dipje’ though.

By: Maribeth

Maribeth — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 15:34:24 +0000

You are totally awesome! It takes great strength to go forward. Sometimes life is not fair and really sucks, and chronic depression sure doesn’t help. (I have it too!)
Next time you look in the mirror, smile and give yourself a pat on the back!