I am trying to start my own business and I am about to go to Real Estate school in September. I am exhausted by the fast pace of my life. I need a break. I am going to continue on so that I may be successful but how do you make time for yourself when every minute seems to be geared towards your goals. I feel I have so much to do and nothing is truly being accomplished. It may take days just to speak to someone. I know I must have patience and things don't happen over night. But I started the ball rolling and I am slowly moving on. How can I pick up the pace when I need a break?

Help!!!!! OH SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME!!! I have a decision to make concerning business. HELP!!!!! I'm stuck between men!!!!!! HELP ME SOMEBODY!!!!!

This man (Demetrius, who lives in Florida, whom I used to date many many years ago) that I know is blowing my mind.....I am feeling sexy all the time. I have another friend (Bobby, who lives in Delaware, the same state as me) who does not make me feel this way. He is more concerned about business than me. I am getting more attention from the one that is not here with me than the one that is.

Demetrius calls and texts me all through out the day. I am starting to hope for a relationship of some sort. I know it will not be easy to see each other because of the distance between us. But I am willing to visit him and we talked about him doing the same. I am not expecting a committed relationship because I am going through a separation and expecting to divorce my husband within 6 months.

Wow.....at this point what do I do? Continue to see where this friendship leads or ending it now because I am falling into deep?

Please give advice.

My children came to visit for the 4th of July and the visit has been horrible. I live close to the beach and all they cared about was their visit to the attractions instead of spending time with me. My 17 year old is being so rude to me, like always. She has physically attacked me in the past also. She talks back to me and now since I have been on my own, she now thinks she is the parent of my children. Everything I plan she goes against. It all began on Sunday. I invited the children to church with me. First she didn't want to go, she then changed her mind. I wanted to introduce them to my pastor and his wife, plus people they knew from the community that they hadn't seen in years. But, during service she decided they should leave early. This was the first incident that hurt my feelings. Second, she told me her father was going to wire them some money so I spent over my budget thinking I would get the money back. Wrong....it was a lie. Now I will struggle the rest of the month. I feel like I was scammed for their vacation. Everyday for the past 5 days I have been spending money like water flows from a spigot. I am truly hurt that I was lied to about the expenses for their visit. I tried to show them a good time but everyday I had to deal with my 17 year old getting smart with me and putting me down. Daddy makes a good salary and I am on disability. I left my husband because he was physically abusive to me. Now I feel like I lost my family, home, dogs and all my possessions.

I feel very lonely today.

Well ladies and gents......I finally am free. Free from abuse and finding myself finally. It feels good to be so free. I am on my own and being alone is spectacular. I can do anything I choose to without answering to anyone. I don't have to fear each day of my life. I feel I am growing into a strong flower. My appearance is slowly changing back to who I am. I love me and I don't miss my abusive husband. I am free from crying everyday and free from what ifs. What will he do to me next. I love waking up alone. I love that I don't have to defend my feelings. I have been on my own since April. I love this experience. I just bought my own car. By myself. His name is no where on the loan. Independance here I come. I feel like an eagle soaring above the earth. I feel I finally have control of my life and the decisions I make for myself.

Give me a high five!!!

Ladies, if you are in an abusive relationship, be strong and work on getting free. I have more good days than bad. It feels fantastic to feel like a woman again. Being alone is ok.....I'm loving every minute of it. Yes, I have fears...but not for being hit or cursed at.