Emotional Shock, Part 2

Monday was MLK Day. The kids had the day off school. My husband was home as well. I couldn't make phone calls while they were there but I knew my husband had planned another trip for laser tag. Once they'd left the apartment I started calling to price the services of local lawyers. It was … Continue reading Emotional Shock, Part 2 →

Growth and Interesting Times, Part 2

When I'd been discussing my husband's latest salvo with A & H, I'd said I didn't intend to move out of my tiny bedroom. If my husband wanted me out, he'd have to physically remove my stuff. The kids would surely be curious and confused and he'd have to come up with an explanation for … Continue reading Growth and Interesting Times, Part 2 →

Growth and Interesting Times, Part 1

I was going to sleep the night of the 15th when I remembered my habit calendar. I'd downloaded it at the beginning of December because I wanted to be able to mark off the days until the 30th. I'd decided to keep it going in January but had fallen behind. As I marked off a … Continue reading Growth and Interesting Times, Part 1 →

Labor

My husband moved most of our funds to his new account. He's generously leaving me 1k to 'do what I want with.' I haven't had the heart to ask him, yet, if he's expecting me to use it to pay for a work wardrobe, gas and whatever other expenses I have this year, or if … Continue reading Labor →