Being with my girls is all that gets me through some days!  I've suffered severe and ongoing depression since the suicide death of my sister in June of 2004.  I do my best to get through but it is really hard some days.  Lately the Panic Monster has been getting hold of me which drives me nuts.

My girls changed schools in 2008 and now go to a school that specialises in Gifted education.  Raising Gifted kids is a challenge but they are well worth it.  They adore their school, really enjoy finally being in a place where being smart is NORMAL and not the excuse for being bullied and harrassed.  The work load is harder but far more interesting and engaging.  

 They are also active in Scouting (in troop with both male and female members) which is great for them socially.  They are both in Venturers, Scouts aged 14.5 - 18 years, which they enjoy a lot.  My older girl is in her second year of being Unit Council Chair, which is a job of great responsibility.

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