Well, life changed in a big way. I got employment. I got my own apartment. I forced my ex to agree to 50/50 custody for the summer. My mental health improved significantly. I started dabbling with dating. My writing habit got derailed. We were supposed to have a final hearing for the divorce in September. … Continue reading I’m Not Dead Yet But I Don’t Think I’ll Take A Walk, Yet
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An Anecdote
When I was at work yesterday one of my coworkers thanked me, by name. "Thank you, [my name]!" I felt immensely confused, and literally asked them if they were speaking to me. I'm the only person there by that name, and it's a very distinctive name. It would be funny if it weren't for such … Continue reading An Anecdote
Wish Me Luck
Yesterday I had my interview with the store I applied to. It was around 60 outside, and breezy, so we sat on the table outside the store. I hate certain aspects of interviews, in particular things like 'tell us about a time when you did X.' Those aren't the memories I tend to hang on … Continue reading Wish Me Luck
Tennessee Visit, Etc.
Well, I'm home. I was noticeably less stressed and anxious while in Tennessee visiting my family. Now that I've returned I can feel the ever-present low levels of anxiety, just waiting to be pushed to higher levels. Friday's drive went fairly well. Half of the trip was through long stretches of rural highway in Kentucky … Continue reading Tennessee Visit, Etc.
Vacation
Friday was a nice day for a drive. I realized, the day before, that my trip to Tennessee would be the first time I'd been away from home without my kids, my husband, or both, since before I got married. I was instantly even more excited for my trip. The first half of the drive … Continue reading Vacation
Rainy Day Escape
My husband is working from home Mondays and Fridays now, and with our current issues a four day stretch is a little much for me, so I decided I'd find something to do outside the house today. As it was going to be raining all day, it needed to be indoors, but my initial selection … Continue reading Rainy Day Escape
8/24/19
It's only 2pm but it feels like an entire day has passed. We took the kids to see a new therapist, as we were extremely uncomfortable that we could hear another client's session through the walls at the last office. (I was also uncomfortable with the fact that the last therapist had questioned our impending … Continue reading 8/24/19
Breezing Through The Day
As has been the pattern, I had trouble staying asleep last night, and when I finally checked the time, saw that it was only around 4:40am. I stayed in bed and let my mind wander, hazy, until my husband got up after 6 and started to get ready for the day. This is still a … Continue reading Breezing Through The Day
Everything I Want
So many things were said in Sunday's conversation with my husband that some little details had fallen by the wayside, but I remembered one just now: He's convinced I'll get what I want, while he's left with the fallout of my actions. I didn't even have the energy to address that in detail at the … Continue reading Everything I Want
I Had A Good Day
While the day began on the unpleasant flavor left by last night's dream, it improved considerably as time went on. I had a nice time chatting with A and H throughout the day, combining it with listening to music and actually getting a little bit of stuff done, like putting away my laundry and clearing … Continue reading I Had A Good Day
On A Good Day 