I wake up these mornings and think, "I still live in the basement." Nine times i have done this. My optimistic side says, I am nine days closer to humility.
It's not just a matter of pride. At the top of the list, it's a matter of spiders. After that, mice, then millipedes. Then there's a myriad of emotional implications and social considerations. I hate it all. I just want to wear the truth on my forehead so we can all understand, despite how his pride would be affected. My husband screwed up, and this is what it takes to get him on a better path. I'm doing the best i can to help him without destroying myself.
It's a matter of mental illness. Of that i am not ashamed. Perhaps because most of my closest acquaintances have some sort of neurosis. I expect most readers will empathize with our state.
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I love you and your family. You are stubborn and will make it through. Miss ya.
ReplyDeleteTough stuff. I know you guys will come out on the other side of this, stronger. It's just a matter of getting there with some of your sanity intact. Living in my parents' basement was humbling... and it definitely made me appreciate my independence more when we finally moved on. Hang in there, gal. I'm pulling for ya.
ReplyDeleteHang in there. =( Maybe I'll actually get to see you again end of May. After all, I now know where to find you.
ReplyDeleteI love you so much!! You are such an amazing woman, wife and mother. I hope to follow your example when it comes to loving and supporting my family. I am so grateful for you and grateful that you are my family. From the day you married Isaac I've seen how good you are for him and how you support and lift him. I worry that you aren't receiving the same. Please don't lose faith. You are so loved and valued. I pray for you and will keep praying for you. I can't wait to see you in just a few weeks.
ReplyDeleteWe've lived with family several times. I'm grateful for their help. Keep up the good work! I love your quirky writing...millipedes and all. So fun to read, despite the distress. :).
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