This is it. I officially started a blog. Didn't think I ever would, but here is yet another step in my journey. I have been journaling for some time now, mostly in a word processing program so I could save all my deepest inner thoughts without having to share with anyone. Now, I have decided to share my journey.
I found this in my drafts box as I was updating things in the blog. I actually drafted it back in September of 2010. Such a short, simple statement, but it says so much about where I was headed. Now I can look back and see how far I've come.
Friday, June 29, 2012
I'm back!
Good Friday morning, everyone! I do not know how soon everyone will begin reading again, but I decided to reopen the blog now that the divorce is final. I have missed blogging very much. In the meantime, I continued journaling and moving my life forward, all in the throes of continued addictive behaviors and enabling on the part of my ex and his entourage. I have neither the time nor the energy right now to update on all the details, but let me update you on where the kids and I are. We have made many strides along the way, despite the many speed bumps and road blocks we've encountered.
In December, my parents bought a house that I now rent from them. Due to my destroyed credit score, I can not get any kind of credit right now. We did some fixing up and moved in March. It's a great little place, nothing like what we had before I left the marriage. Cozy, simple, a huge yard. I love it.
Also in March, I had ACL replacement surgery. Yes, I tore my ACL in the fall and had to wait that long to get it repaired. Red tape. Anyway, despite the complete tear, I was able to continue working up until surgery. Recovery was going great for a few weeks, and then kerplooey. I was set back two weeks as pain set in where it had not been the entire time. I am now back on track, though physical therapy was denied this last request.
I began working on my Master's in the spring of 2011 and took classes through December of 2011. The course load became too much with teaching full time and having to split time and energy with the divorce. I decided to no longer take classes during the school year and to take this summer off so I could spend some quality time with the kiddos. I will recommence classes next summer and be not too far off from the diploma!
The kids made it through their 2nd year at the new school. It's starting to feel like home to me, now, as I meet more parents and bond more closely with those I regularly see. Our daughter had some tough struggles with the academics - she had a terrible time focusing and completing tasks. She often forgot to turn in work, though she had completed it. It's been a struggle, but she made it! Our son, on the other hand, had done quite well academically, but has struggled with consistent, positive friendships. He gets his feelings hurt very easily and the sadness and hurt from his perception of his dad's ignoring him carried over into his school days.
We also added a family member mid-June. We adopted a retired Greyhound racer. He is docile and one big couch potato, but has such a huge personality. I think he has been good for us, I hope we have been good for him, too.
So, all in all, I am farther along in my journey than when I last blogged. I still take one step at a time and am still facing adversity, which you would think would have lessened by now. I continue to overcome it in the best way I know. As I get a chance, I will upate you on some of the road blocks, speed bumps and milestones I have crossed along the way. It has been way too long since I shared with you.
May you find serenity and peace in your journey as I continually try to in mine. Yes, there are days (more often than not now) when serenity calms my days and you, too, can find that same peace.
Thanks for reading.
Me
In December, my parents bought a house that I now rent from them. Due to my destroyed credit score, I can not get any kind of credit right now. We did some fixing up and moved in March. It's a great little place, nothing like what we had before I left the marriage. Cozy, simple, a huge yard. I love it.
Also in March, I had ACL replacement surgery. Yes, I tore my ACL in the fall and had to wait that long to get it repaired. Red tape. Anyway, despite the complete tear, I was able to continue working up until surgery. Recovery was going great for a few weeks, and then kerplooey. I was set back two weeks as pain set in where it had not been the entire time. I am now back on track, though physical therapy was denied this last request.
I began working on my Master's in the spring of 2011 and took classes through December of 2011. The course load became too much with teaching full time and having to split time and energy with the divorce. I decided to no longer take classes during the school year and to take this summer off so I could spend some quality time with the kiddos. I will recommence classes next summer and be not too far off from the diploma!
The kids made it through their 2nd year at the new school. It's starting to feel like home to me, now, as I meet more parents and bond more closely with those I regularly see. Our daughter had some tough struggles with the academics - she had a terrible time focusing and completing tasks. She often forgot to turn in work, though she had completed it. It's been a struggle, but she made it! Our son, on the other hand, had done quite well academically, but has struggled with consistent, positive friendships. He gets his feelings hurt very easily and the sadness and hurt from his perception of his dad's ignoring him carried over into his school days.
We also added a family member mid-June. We adopted a retired Greyhound racer. He is docile and one big couch potato, but has such a huge personality. I think he has been good for us, I hope we have been good for him, too.
So, all in all, I am farther along in my journey than when I last blogged. I still take one step at a time and am still facing adversity, which you would think would have lessened by now. I continue to overcome it in the best way I know. As I get a chance, I will upate you on some of the road blocks, speed bumps and milestones I have crossed along the way. It has been way too long since I shared with you.
May you find serenity and peace in your journey as I continually try to in mine. Yes, there are days (more often than not now) when serenity calms my days and you, too, can find that same peace.
Thanks for reading.
Me
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