Tag Archives: healing

Today Was A Good Day

Posted on October 19, 2014 by MyJourney

She let me hold her. At first I thought it was because our room was chilly and maybe that’s true. But it happened. Sometime during the night, I snuggled up to her and wrapped her up with my arms. That’s … Continue reading →

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Jerks, Annoyances, And Success

Posted on October 17, 2014 by MyJourney

What a tremendous day yesterday! It was the first day of fall break and I slept to the crack of 8 AM. Later on, I had a disagreement with My Wife and made it through un-triggered. There were some incredibly … Continue reading →

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A Map With Directions

Posted on October 7, 2014 by MyJourney

Funny how things work out when you identify the problem. Attitudes change. Smiles erupt from faces a little more easily. If not smiles, the frown that was constant was replaced with a neutral look. When I sent My Wife the … Continue reading →

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Not Giving Up

Posted on October 6, 2014 by MyJourney

I cannot allow things to go down the path they have started on. Divorce and the destruction of our marriage is not what I want. As I sat next to My Wife at our son’s football game, I decided I … Continue reading →

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An End A Beginning A What And A Huh?

Posted on June 25, 2014 by MyJourney

“You’re ready, get with her and take care of this. We aren’t done with each other yet, so don’t think you’re rid of me. Let me know how things are going and we’ll start back up when you’re ready.” -Therapist, … Continue reading →

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Another Piece Of Glass

Posted on June 21, 2014 by MyJourney

We are all broken. It’s up to each one of us to find others like us, or in complimentary ways, so we can work each with each other and become something beautiful. That’s what marriage is all about. Two imperfect … Continue reading →

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Excited By The Mundane

Posted on June 2, 2014 by MyJourney

Something truly insane happened this morning. My Bride called me and we TALKED about stuff like nothing was out of the normal. Hey, what’s up? Driving to XYZ. Are you gonna help the boys with QRS? Yeah, I’ll be there … Continue reading →

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That Turned Around Quickly

Posted on June 1, 2014 by MyJourney

What a dramatic turn of events! Talk about a rollercoaster. There I was, all alone, sitting in the church prayer room. You may not be into spirituality, I am. I’m not at the fanatic stage, but I hope to get … Continue reading →

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Who Am I? How Do I Find Out?

Posted on May 29, 2014 by MyJourney

I just got chewed out by a commenter again. “Leave her alone. Back off. Give her space.” Since EVERYBODY is saying it, perhaps I need to take it to heart. “Who are you besides a guy with BPD, bipolar and … Continue reading →

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No Input And No Sleep

Posted on May 26, 2014 by MyJourney

Sleep depravation sucks. Yes, another brilliant and grand pronouncement of mine. I have been married to My a Bride for over 21 1/2 years. Before we separated I think we might have spent a dozen nights apart from each other, … Continue reading →

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