She calls herself “Octamom” because she is the mother of three boys and five girls to whom she refers according to their birth order, e.g., “4 of 8,” “7 of 8,” etc.
Today she is receiving the Post of the Day Award for her recent article, The Tide of Codependency.
Although she writes a variety of different posts, I was not prepared for what appeared to be a confessional November 6, 2008 entry. It began:
I believe it’s called a co-dependent relationship.
And I know it’s not healthy.
But I knew what I was getting into, I knew that it was a relationship that was bound to be filled with setbacks and mess and obsession.
And now, I just don’t see any way out.
I kept reading out of a mixture of concern, compassion and unrepentent curiosity. Cleverly, Octamom provided more details about the nature of the unhealthy relationship in which she found herself enmeshed.
And then, of course, is the jealousy inherent in the relationship itself. If I decide to take a day for myself, to push aside the confines and insistence of this codependency, I return from my sojourn to find things worse off than when I left, . . .
Octamom's "loving husband," "father of the 8."
Jealousy? “Wow,” I thought to myself. “She is in a seriously dysfunctional relationship. I really hope she is going to be all right.” I sent good vibrations her way as I continued reading, willing her to find the strength to do what was necessary to assure her well-being.
And then, as I continued reading and scrolling down the page . . .
No, you’ll have to find out for yourself! All I am going to tell you is that Octamom is an inventive writer and you will enjoy not only the particular post honored today, but the rest of her entries, as well. Like me, you will want to subscribe so that you can stay up to date with Octamom and “the crew.”
Congratulations to Octamom for her spirit and talent. Perhaps, in addition to receiving the Post of the Day Award, she’ll score a promotional deal to help pay college tuition for all of the adorable Octachildren. (You’ll understand what I mean after you read The Tide of Codependency in its entirety.)
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Congratulations to Octamom !
You are one super Mom ; Hats off to you !!
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At one point (when she was referring the kids 4 of 8…), I thought I was reading a science fiction novel. Good post, indeed.
A way out!
(Did you ever hear Brett’s Sherlock Holmes say “Ha!”
If so, insert that here)
No one gets out alive - because no gets out.
Welcome home.
Congratulations Octamon! I wish I could be like you someday if I will have my own family. =)
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