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Shared "9-9-06" Diary
These last few months have been tough and rewarding. I have lost "2 daughters" in less than a year. they didn't die but were taken away from me. The first I had from the time she was 4 til she was 9. she lived with her mother but i had her more than her mother and even had her and her mother live with me full time for a year to help her mother get on her feet. Then her mother met a man and took her back full time. I had temperary custody of my boyfriends daughter who was 17 her mother called and signed over custody with out even meeting me because she couldn't handle her any more. We struggled getting to know each other and her getting use to have rules she had to live by a week before the custody went through her mother came and took her back since then she has turned 18 and her mother kicked her out and she dropped out of school. I talk to her weekly trying to get her to come back home and every time i feel deflated when she says no because she can't see what the future holds if she doesnt' finish school , but i have to just be strong and let her know I am here if she needs me and sit back and watch her and pray she is okay. After struggling on my own and trying to rise up above what i was told all my life that i was worthless I finally bought a new house for me and my three sons. After living there for less than year after being harrassed by neighbors and finding out my middle child might be bipolar i made the life decision to leave my 4 bedroom home and move me , my three boys, and my nine pets in with my boyfriend into his 3 bedroome trailor. it has been an adjustment on us all but i know in my heart the move was the right thing. but being a stay at home mom for 10 years and doing in home child care for disabled and foster children has made it very hard to go back out and get a job. It's alot diffrent than it was 10 years ago plus i know more about dora, power rangers, legos, sand castles, and hide and go seek then I do about what is required for a job. I am lucky though i have a very loving and strong man to stand by me. I have eight beautiful children .did i mention my boyfriend has five children. It's just somedays i have to question how one person can endure all i do and still get up every morning.. I'd like just one crisis at a time for a change but with ocd, depression and add. I guess im not doing so bad. i just have to believe every thing happens for a reason and i was ment to face these challenges for a reason.
its been along time,
by wildforce 2009-09-11 22:41:44,
dear diarysorry its been so long, but my life has been busy. still loving the farm wishing it was mi ...
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Shared "long term commitments" Diary
marriage in the later years. thirty years ago, i donned a maternity blue pants suit and off i went to the county clerk of nyc and got married. my father 'held a shotgun', and forced the issue of my impending arrival to give my child a name. thirty years ago, it was what you did. single parenthood was a dark secret, the girl who shamed the family. the girl who was locked away with all the other skeletons in the closet. but, together we, my prince and i took that step. married to give our child a home with a commited couple. and fast forward, the child is now 29 years old and my young prince has developed a paunch. i realized not long ago, when we married it was not love that brought us to the altar. not the dreams of most young couples, not the white picket fence and t wo cars in the garage. it was the commitment to our child, the restrictions of society and unwed women. the religious convictions we both had in our families. we grew together, us and the child. as our baby grew, so did we. during those young years, work and family were the motivation of staying together. yes, we did things together. the family vacation, the occasional movie. a rare get away. not long ago, i realized it was not love that brought us together at the beginning. the years instead, developed the love that has held us together.
life term commitments,
by pensiveme 2009-08-28 21:25:04,
hey world, i left. moved, relocated, stopped the insanity. gave myself back my life. realized after ...
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Shared "My Diary" Diary
Hey, Garry here. Just wanted to tell you how excited I am to tell you about my website, chest coach system review, and also how to lose man boobs. I really think the chest coach system is an awesome product for getting rid of those manboobs, and I recommend you click the link to check out my friend robert's article. My friend Natalie also made a youtube video called strip that fat review, which gave me a great insight on how to lose body fat. Ah, and the BEST site has to be Noor's burn the fat review, awesome - go check it out! Garry
My Diary,
by garryambient 2009-08-26 11:45:47,
Hey, Natalie here. Thanks for checking out my profile. I really hope you'll take the time to visit m ...
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Shared "What to do now?" Diary
I am going back to give my partner one last chance....
Back on Sunday,
by sennight 2009-08-23 16:56:31,
I am going back on Sunday to give my relationship one last go. My partner is addicted to marijuana a ...
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Shared "My Story" Diary
I’m writing this letter in regards to my infant nephew Bruce Allan Mims III in the care of Children and family services in Santa Clara California. I’m a resident of the state of Idaho and a licensed foster home. I need your help.
My infant great nephew was born on March 9th 2007. His mother was arrested at 5 months pregnant on meth. His father my nephew is a drug user as well. Upon his birth DCS (Department of Children Services) took custody in Santa Clara California. In June his Birth father Bruce was informed that he would not be regaining custody and did he have any family members able to adopt him.
DCS in California called me around the first of September regarding whether or not I would be willing to adopt Baby Bruce. I said yes of course. I informed them family is the most important and always comes first. I began the process the first part of September. I have gone thru the ICPC program in Idaho and became a licensed Foster Home November 20th. I was promised by both the DCS in Idaho and California once I was licensed he would be placed in my care. This did not happen. Once I was licensed and approved the foster family that he was placed with under the concurrent planning program filed a grievance to stop his placement with me. We have been fighting ever since. Our first grievance hearing was in November DCS sided in my favor. The foster family filled for Defacto parent’s rights and a grievance against the decision. The second grievance hearing was held December 31st. We were promised a decision within 1 week. We never received a decision. I contact Senator Corbits office for help the end of January 4 weeks later. Only because no one in DCS could give me answers they Kept stating “ Don’t worry he belongs with you” “He will be with you soon please JUST BE PATIENT” I was contacted last week that the Head of DCS Norma DR Sparks wants another grievance hearing that they need more information. New hearing was February 6 2008. The outcome was that he remains with strangers. The second foster family instead of with his Biological FAMILY in Idaho.
Our family in Idaho is devastated!! Please help me bring my infant nephew home where he belongs. He is my great nephew, my father’s second great- great grandchild. My father has patiently awaited his arrival with each disappointment given by DCS. He missed 2 family weddings. He missed his first and second Thanksgiving and Christmas with his BIOLOGICAL family. PLEASE find it in your heart to help us. I feel like I have been treated unfairly by the DCS of Santa Clara County. They have ripped all of our hearts out with their careless decision. FAMILY should come first. I have traveled every weekend to bond with my nephew. California has footed the airline tickets and hotel expenses. Why is it that they did this to all of us if their intentions where to place him with the foster family all along. PLEASE I’m begging you to help us bring him home where he belongs. We were granted a court order for him to be transferred to Idaho and than denied by DCS. Thousands of dollars have been spent and thousands more will be spent. Please help us.
Sincerely Yours
Baby Bruce’s Loving, Caring and Devoted Great Aunt
Mona K Weeks
Everything in red isa violation of the laws,
by babybruce 2009-08-23 07:31:43,
California Foster Parent Rights National Center for Youth Law October, 1996 GENERAL DEFINITIO ...
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Shared "New & Improved" Diary
Living in Europe, with ADD.
hey I'm back,,
by chouchou 2009-08-21 14:37:26,
- how are you all doing this week??? there doesn't seem to be many people posting stuff... we got ba ...
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Shared "Write here or there or anywhere! But I like it here." Diary
Well, well, well, here I was ignoring the diaries because I was unwilling to change and go to the blogs. And on a whim I decide to check and see what the blogs look like because I thought maybe I would try it before I pooh-poohed it. And what to my wondering eyes did I see? The diaries are in tact and persevering. And I’ve been standing behind in the dust. So, I’ll have to start slowly because there is just way too much to tell in one entry of my totally exciting and riveting life. Everyone get up and do the wave. Wooooo. LOL
Waiting,
by daisy1971 2009-08-20 12:02:24,
Ok, well, I’m almost finished with the skulls & crossbones bookmark. I only h ...
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Shared "sadgrandmother" Diary
well getting more wored i still havnt herd anything from my grandson today i wish his father would call or text .and tell me how he is doing he is afraid of the dark .so i hope his dad is useing a nightlight with him.it fills like its been for ever that i have seen him i miss him so bad .and whats worst his mom is still in jail she didnt do what they said she did. so i hope she can get out of this.i wish they let us get her out i feel like im loosing her to i wiish she was at home with us .she is the only thing I have left of my grandson just like her i need her more now then ever. i had to move her stuff i brought what i could to were we moved put the reast in storge. she what stay by her self any more because she misses her son after they took him she slept with his stuff hulk she was like a little kid caring around a blakey and she is scared of her exboyfreind i gess i will go for now hope i will here from him tomoroe.
missing gradson,
by potterl42 2009-08-19 16:58:53,
well im getting more wored havent herd from my grandson today. havent got here his little voise in s ...
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Shared "Starting" Diary
I am starting today. I refuse to be overweight any longer. I need help so maybe this will be it. Last time I weighed myself, I was 377 lbs. I need to lose 200 lbs now. Wish me luck!!
Working on it,
by slweber 2009-08-19 15:20:29,
I know it has been a while. I did loose some weight and will find out next week if I have lost more. ...
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Shared "♥ Spices of Life ♥" Diary
A journey that gathers many lessons & memories.
One that teaches me to grow up, to be more realistic and most of all to be independent.
Sunday,
by rainbow_sagi 2009-08-15 21:05:32,
Hellos! I'm new to Dr. Phil's site and was surprised to find that we could actually create a diary h ...
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