Monthly Archives: December 2013

Positive Outcomes

It has been a beautiful day. We had a very nice morning. There was chatting and cooking and cleaning. As I was leaving to see The Good Doctor, she kissed me. Well. This was a serious kiss. I think she … Continue reading

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It’s A Brave New World, Sissy

Sobriety Day 3 Abstinence Day 20 I’ve had 3 days of anti-addiction excellence! And, going right along with that, 3 days of successful marriage building!! My Bride and I had a pedicure today. Before you assault my masculinity, let me … Continue reading

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It Shows And It Makes A Difference

I slept with My Bride last night. We had a brief conversation about this and that, Did our devotional, said our prayer and within 5 minutes, she was dead to the world. Snoring. As per usual I found a lame … Continue reading

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The Confusing Emotional Burrito

I had myself sleep on the couch last night. My Bride went to bed pretty early so I took the opportunity to visit the gym. It was my first visit at the place so I wanted to have a look … Continue reading

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Starting With Civility

Last night My Bride and I discuss the day. During which time we discussed my depression. She says that she has depression, has lived with it her entire life, has dealt with her parent’s depression and has developed defenses to … Continue reading

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Man Up And Fix It

Lessons Learned Today: 1. It’s ok to be human 2. Depression sucks 3. Depression hits at really bad times 4. Those without depression have no idea what it is to go through it 5. A lot of people mean well … Continue reading

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Captain Buzzkill

When I need her most she ignores me. I am clearly in the midst of a pretty major depression right now. My Bride has told me that she will not be around me when I’m like this. My depressions are … Continue reading

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Everybody But Me

I just arrived at my in-laws home for their Christmas celebration. My Bride came over several hours before. The first thing I noticed was that everybody is happy. Everybody but me. My Bride came to me and gave me a … Continue reading

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Clueless And Desperate

There are many times that I feel grossly inadequate for the challenges that lay ahead of me. Now is one of those times. Failure seems to be the name of the game lately. Over the past week, I have relapsed … Continue reading

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Man Up

“Why would you use the one thing that hurt me the most to attack me!?” Those words shall be forever burned into my soul. Those words were the gut-punch of reality I needed last night. I created my trap on … Continue reading

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