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Hi my name is Jody and I am a wife to an OTR car driver for SRT. His name is Tony. WE have 2 children. Our son is almost 7 and he has down syndrome, our daughter is 4 she is starting pre-k this year. We live in East Texas. Tony is gone 3 to 6 weeks at a time. It gets really lonley here sometimes. I get to missing him so much. IT is really hard on the kids too. As of right now I am a sahm. But I am taking a texas state test in november to become a pharmacy technician. I wish I did work so I could keep my self busy. Sitting at home makes it really hard on me. The kids keep are here but that bed gets lonely at night. I am hoping to talk to more wives out there that go through what I go through. Cant wait to meet you all.

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Hi there Ladybug
I'm Doris a SAHW, married to David who has been OTR for 25 years and we've been married 12 of those. We live in Idaho and share our home with our 5 year old Border Collie mix, Cleo. Have two adult sons, Daniel 24 and John 22 (he's bi-polar).
Currently I am trying to learn how to relax Just finished with serving as President of a local humane society for two years. Quite the change from super busy to darn near nothing but a few years of Spring Cleaning to do
Glad to meet you, hope you stick around. There are a few of us that have kids who are challanged with a variety of things that you can bounce things off of.
By the time you can make ends meet, they move the ends

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WELCOME TO Here JODY I'd tell ya all about me,but you alreay know.Im glad you finally got on here to post.You'll find its a great place to come.Note what time it is.This late and I STILL cant sleep.UGH
Good things come to those who wait.

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Hi Jodi! Welcome to Here!
I'm Kris, wife to Russell who drives flatbed for Deaton out of Birmingham, AL. He's home most every week-end.
We've been in the caring scene for 2 years this summer.
We have two boys, Phil, serving in the Mideast in the Air National Guard, he'll be 20 next month.
Dan, serving at home...... Actually one more year of homeschooling for him. He'll turn 18 in August.
And of course all of our furry friends, 1 ferret, 3 dogs and one cat.
Looking forward to getting to know you more. This is a great place!
Kris

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Glad to *meet* you . My name is Jenn, I'm a SAHM to 3 boys and a few fish lol. My hubby has been back OTR for 5 months now. He took time off for the Army, had driven 3 years prior to that. Anyway, I'm looking forward to getting to know you
Jenn
"It is not a field of a few acres of ground, but a cause, that we are defending, and whether we defeat the enemy in one battle, or by degrees, the consequences will be the same."
-Thomas Paine

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Hi Jody, Welcome.
I'm Cindi and My s/o is Jon otr for 3yrs. We are displaced Nyers livin in TN now. I am Mom and stepmom to Sarah22, Sean21, Steven20, Kelly19, Amanda16, and Kyle12. Granny to Jayden 5months and yet unborn Hayley. LOL I'm sure you will feel right at home here were all in the same boat pretty much. Oh I forgot, I work maintainence for a housing authority here in Loudon. I can fix y'alls toilet if you need me to.
Cindi

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HI MY NAME IS AMY AND I AM ASAH MOM OF A 2YR. MY FIANCE HAS BEEN DRIVING ALONG TIME AND THE WHOLE FIVE YEARS WE ARE TOGETHER HES BEEN DRIVING AND I WAS JUST WONDERING IF THERE WAS ANY OTHER MOMS OR WIVES OUT THERE THAT JUST NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TWO LIKE HOPE TO HEAR FROM YA SOON LIKE MAKING NEW FRIENDS

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HI ITS ME AMY AGAIN I FORGOT TO PUT MY EMAIL SO HERE IT IS I HOPE TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS OUT HERE CUZ THE carING INDUSTRY CAN BE A VERY HARD AND DIRTY JOB BUT SOMEONE GOT TO DO IT OR AMERICA WILL COME TO A STAND STILL

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I'm Jenn, SAHM of 3 boys, ages 2, 7 and 9. My husbands been back OTR for about 5 months, he had done 3 years prior to that before going into the Army for 3 years. Anyway, just wanted to welcome you to the group! By the way, could you remove your capital letters, they are harsh on my eyes making your posts a little hard to read. Thanks and looking forward to getting to know you
Jenn
"The only people to get even with are those that have helped you."

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You're from Brownsville,KY and my fiancee carer is from Brownsville,TN..Pretty cool,huh? Welcome to Here.
Good things come to those who wait.

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how do u handle this lifestyle? lonely nights,worries about another woman,the kids etc.etc.would love have any thoughts on this subject....
heather bates

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Hey Jody and any other newbies!
I'm Tamia, SAHM of 5 and wife of Bill who is a carer by morning and night and a mechanic in the afternoon.
Glad ya found us here, it's a great group!

~* TAMIA *~

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Hi
Great to have u as part of this amazing support network. I am from NZ, partner to Shane whom drives for Jeffs Deliveries.
I have two kids ages 13, 12....
U sound very busy.....being busy does help the time go fast. Me I work full time as a registered nurse..... and of course being a mum is busy + + although most days I am just a taxi service.
Take care

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HI THERE! I am pretty much new here too. My hubby (uturn) has been caring for 2 1/2 years total but has been off for the last year and just went back to caring last week.
The people here are wonderful and very easy to talk to. Hope to keep seeing you come here.

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Originally how do u handle this lifestyle? lonely nights,worries about another woman,the kids etc.etc.would love have any thoughts on this subject....
Heather:
You handle it day by day. You need to fill the void in your life, the house that you are lonely with something. Do you do crafts? How about donating your time to a charitable cause or hospital / nursing home work?
Worrying about "another woman" is a warning sign .. you need to communicate this with your driver. Is there reason you mistrust .. ask yourself that. Don't let your mind run crazy and don't believe all those rumors and tv movies you see or hear.
I have no reason to doubt my spouse, nor he I. Our marriage is based on love, trust and respect, as all should be. Yes, divorce happens in this industry, but many times it's lack of communication that allows the walls to build and divide.