It’s the day after Election Day in the US and I’m feeling anxious. We still don’t know the results and I’m trying to be optimistic and hopeful regarding the outcome of the presidential race. I’m only a little bit optimistic though, because I remember how I felt right before and after the last presidential election….
Tag: separation
Jenny Stopped Loving Him Today
Jenny stopped loving John today. Lies discovered showed her the way. John stopped loving Jenny, who knows when. He’d changed his mind before, and now again. There was always a reason, same as his guitars (not the right one), the right bank, or even the right car. Jenny cried for intimacy, a loving touch, a tender kiss. John would…
Music Fridays: Me Without You
Papers are signed and we’re another step closer to being divorced. Again, for both of us. This will be my second divorce and it will be his as well. I don’t know whether he will ever marry again, live with someone, or even put together a romantic playlist like the one we created when I…
Looking Ahead
Earlier this week I took what some might call a “mental health day” and left my “office” early and headed to this peaceful spot with my kids. Chattooga Belle Farms was just what the doctor (or therapist) ordered. I was not in good shape when I left the condo but felt much better by the…
The Sunday Post: Progress Report
It was just over four months ago that everything came crashing down on me and I had no idea what I was going to do next. I really didn’t know how I was going to get through it and all I could think about was trying to figure out a way to turn back the…