This is a personal post; I need to write it to explain my absence from blogging, and hopefully announce my return with new vigor.
My wife and I have decided to separate after 14 years of marriage; although it’s a painful process, I’m hoping that we’ll both survive this, and come out of it as better people. I wish I could say that it was completely mutual, but to be honest, I’m no longer able to understand her motives. All I know is that I needed something to change in order for me to be healthy and happy, and this seems to me to be the only option left (and please, if you have an opinion about that, keep it to yourself. I appreciate the concern, but I don’t need advice at this point).
Anyway, I’ve been busy setting up a new home and working out visitation with my kids (who I think are doing remarkably well under the circumstances). It’s been tough making the adjustment, but I think I’m finally at a place where I can start writing again. If you’re still out there, dear readers, I hope that I can soon start contributing to the community at full blast over the next few days. It’ll give me something to do 🙂
Thanks for your patience, your thoughts, and your prayers. Life happens when we least expect it.
Stuart, No advice, no words of wisdom. Just wanted to remind that you’re at a place I was nearly ten years ago, and that, as I am sure you are aware, there is light and life on the other side. Also wanted to say you are warmly welcomed back; you have been missed.