I am exhausted and at a loss...

[Beffy]

...with trying to GD my ds, 3.5. Today was, by far, one of the worst days. He whines and belly-aches to me all-day-non-stop and is mean and rough and hurts me. He calls me potty names and I can't take it anymore - today, that is I am trying hard to GD but today I yelled and screamed and I told him I needed a time out away from him because I was so upset. He acts up with me, all the time anymore. You know what? Ever since he hit the 3.5 year old threshold it's been a tough go.
Can anyone commiserate? What do I do about the potty talk? I am so stressed that I can't teach this child being gentle and respecting other people, because I am so stressed that I have trouble keeping myself calm.
Sorry, just needed to vent...whew...I think I feel a little better. :

[darlintxmomma]

I dont have any advice because I came over here to post a very similar issue I'm having with my DS. I dont wantt o hijack your thread but i wanted to offer hugs and let you know you arent the only one going thru it. Hope we can both find a magic cure.