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We need our Backbone!!

nell18-3 by nell18-3 Young Parent(July 2007) (rank 1st)
One of the most important bones you need to get through life

I know this only too well!!!

I can't believe I thought I could get through life only being supported by other peoples backbones

Listen to someone who knows!!!

We all need a backbone!!!!


Okay I thought I would start my writing again with tongue in cheek humour
But there is a serious point too

For years I would be the type of person who was an excellent vocal loader
I would always be there giving advice
giving direction
I even led a camp of 70 teenagers with 50 adults there as leaders and I could plan the whole week for all these people, do programmes, print out sheets, make agendas co ordinate qualifications to make sure the right people were in the right places at the right times.
When we got to the summer camp, I would then bravely take  a backseat and let my Ex control everything and take the credit for all the planning he must have done, it suited me, I didn't want the credit anyway, I still don't....... that is not the point I am trying to make.

The point I am trying to make is that if I was capable of sitting in front of the computer forward planning everything with such infinite detail so that I was proud of my work and how I wanted the camp to run during that week. Why did I think so little of myself to not see my plans through until the end.
Instead I would be writing notes on little pieces of paper and getting my Ex to make any corrections necessary so everything ran smoothly.

That will never happen again
Because I am now the proud owner of a brand new backbone.

I urge you to all go out now and get one of your own.

Do you know what the best thing about it is, you get a two for one offer
With every backbone you implant, it also comes with a free neck support so you can walk along with your heads held high!!!!

Sorry guys, fancied an article to giggle at
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cathbusymum
5.00 (Excellent) | March 22nd | cathbusymum
Re: We need our Backbone!!

 Oh nell, priceless! It is true and i so know where your coming from. Sometimes we have to overcome some other issues that are stopping us from growing that backbone. But when it grows, it feels SO GOOD!!



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      nell18-3
March 22nd | nell18-3
Re: We need our Backbone!!

Thankyou Cath

Although if you are anything like me then my backbone is constantly in need of a good straighten up !!!!!

xxx



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exquisite-flower
5.00 (Excellent) | December 2007 | exquisite-flower
Re: We need our Backbone!!
This has been a great read considering what you have been through in recent years and that you are able to share this kind of insight and knowledge.  You are doing a great job recovering your own life as well as encouraging others.
Keep it up
Peace
EF.x 


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      nell18-3
December 2007 | nell18-3
Re: We need our Backbone!!
Thankyou EF
Yet another reminder for me LOL
xxx


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emmie
5.00 (Excellent) | September 2007 | emmie
Re: We need our Backbone!!

great advice nell , i absolutly love this and at the same time its so true

cheers luv emz xx



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      nell18-3
September 2007 | nell18-3
Re: We need our Backbone!!
Ah Thankyou Emz
xxx


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luckyone
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | luckyone
Re: We need our Backbone!!

love the houmor in this as well ,great  advice 

julie



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      nell18-3
August 2007 | nell18-3
Re: We need our Backbone!!
Thankyou Julie
I'm glad you enjoyed the article
xxx


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georgiepar
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | georgiepar
Re: We need our Backbone!!
that's funny good to have a laugh thanks


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      nell18-3
August 2007 | nell18-3
Re: We need our Backbone!!
Thankyou
I'm glad you saw the humour I intended
xx


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Marglr
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | Marglr
Re: We need our Backbone!!
Hey,I like this one! Good going!


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      nell18-3
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | nell18-3
Re: We need our Backbone!!
Big thankyou to one of those who kept urging me to find mine
Thankyou Marg
xxx


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cheleinkal
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | cheleinkal
Re: We need our Backbone!!

My back bone slips in and out figuratively as well as physically.....oh well, when it's out it hurts, so at least I know it''s still there, even if I chose not to use it LOL.

In regards to your advice allow me to quote that great writer of Prose.....Paris Hilton..............." I'z Loves It!"



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      nell18-3
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | nell18-3
Re: We need our Backbone!!
LOL What a great poet she is
Thanks Chele
xxx


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Deborahsc2203
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | Deborahsc2203
Re: We need our Backbone!!

one time my backbone came out when i was in labour i think the pain did it ...

once we have had enough we have had enough thats for sure  then its time we live for ourselfs and our children ,,

well done Helen you are an inspiration for many of us that are going through tough times



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      nell18-3
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | nell18-3
Re: We need our Backbone!!
Ouch Debbie
That sounds incredibly painful!!!!!
Thanks for the lovely comment
xxx


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bittenbythelovebug
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | bittenbythelovebug
Re: We need our Backbone!!

Hey, I think I got issued with my backbone not long after I gave birth the first time! I could have done with it before then though!

Love your article...T xx



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      nell18-3
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | nell18-3
Re: We need our Backbone!!
Good for You
It took me 4 children and a marriage break up to get mine issued!!!!!!!
xxx


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hermy
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | hermy
Re: We need our Backbone!!
great words of wisdom, like Crystal put it.......and yes they are......how wonderful to see how far you have come.....and yes it's your work so take credit for it......WELL DONE......regards Sandra xxx


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      nell18-3
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | nell18-3
Re: We need our Backbone!!
Thanks Sandra
Been an amazing journey, not one I wish on anyone but hopefully I'm almost there
xxx


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crystalmoon
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | crystalmoon
Re: We need our Backbone!!
I am so proud of you Helen........this is great advice for all to follow in many  aspects of their lives....I am very glad you are back doling out your pearls of wisdom Hugs Crystal xxxx


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      nell18-3
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | nell18-3
Re: We need our Backbone!!
Hey Crystal!!!!
Missed you hun
Its great to be back my friend.
xxx


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Pumpkinbum
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | Pumpkinbum
Re: We need our Backbone!!
Excellent advice, it is too easy to just stand back and let others take the credit for your hard work but we need to stand up and be proud of all our achievments both good and bad!


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      nell18-3
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | nell18-3
Re: We need our Backbone!!
Thankyou for taking the time to read and comment
Sounds like you already have your backbone
xx


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mumof2b
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | mumof2b
Re: We need our Backbone!!

I'm so happy for you Helen...............I'm loving the new you!!!

Great article too, we need something to smile about!!!

Much love  Amanda xxxxx



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      nell18-3
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | nell18-3
Re: We need our Backbone!!
Thankyou Amanda
Glad you liked the humour behind it
xxx


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cazza
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | cazza
Re: We need our Backbone!!
well done matey and that is great.... we are all proud of you,...


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      nell18-3
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | nell18-3
Re: We need our Backbone!!
Thankyou Cazza
That means a lot to me
xxx


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cookclan
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | cookclan
Re: We need our Backbone!!
I am soooo proud of you my dear friend....I am so happy for you too...I luv you....
Mwah
Angie


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      nell18-3
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | nell18-3
Re: We need our Backbone!!
Thankyou Angie
I know you already have one
Love ya back
xxx


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Kellzacar
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | Kellzacar
Re: We need our Backbone!!
It's great to have you back again . . ..

Cheers Kellz


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      nell18-3
5.00 (Excellent) | July 2007 | nell18-3
Re: We need our Backbone!!
Thanks Kellz
Its great to be back
xxx