Monthly Archives: August 2014

Touch, Hurt, Victory?

Last night I wrote a very heartfelt (read: terrible) poem about missing the touch of My Bride. It was brought on by an interaction we had just had, as well as the fact there has been EXTREMELY limited physical interaction … Continue reading

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Longing For You

I lie next to you each night, watching as you breathe. I listen to your gentle snore, I see your beautiful face, in the dim bedroom light. I think to our younger years, when all we knew was joy. We’d … Continue reading

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More Than Words

Be prepared. You’re up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it’s all over but the shouting you’ll still be on your … Continue reading

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Never Stop Searching

It has been 11 months since My Bride informed me of her disdain for sex. I don’t like sex, I don’t want to have it, talk about it, give it or have anything to do with it. I was able … Continue reading

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Pain To Chill

My Bride and I had a tough conversation last night. Things had gotten to the point where I couldn’t talk to her for fear of sparking an argument. It seemed anytime I tried to have any kind if conversation beyond, … Continue reading

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Meandering Through The Pain

It’s interesting, life. You think you have a handle on things. You think you have an idea of what’s going on. You think there’s some sort respite from fighting and slogging through life. You think you have a CLUE about … Continue reading

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It’s Not The End, But I Can See It From Here

I am happy to report my recovery is going strong. Things in my personal life, however, have been going downhill quickly. This past week has been horrible for my marriage. My Bride and I, a term that is becoming difficult … Continue reading

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Sex Poll

POLL Do you expect to have sex on your anniversary? My Bride says not everyone expects sex on their anniversary. I say she’s very wrong. Sure, there’s probably an invalid, prisoner of war or some odd situation, but I’d feel … Continue reading

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Unhealthy Bait And Switch

I was hit with a slow moving steam roller today. I say slow moving because I’ve been watching it approach for the past few days but was denying it. This is likely going to sound dickish because I’m a man … Continue reading

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