The more I learn about life, writing, relationships, and work I keep coming up with the same word, balance. I am balancing virily and another site because I am not so sure that wandering between the two isn’t the best answer for me.
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Yesterday turned into some unexpected challenges. After 48 years of marriage, one of my friends is going through a divorce. I don’t which is worse. living in an unhappy situation that long or going through the anguish of divorce.
It is sadly amazing to watch adult children take sides and not allow the grandchildren to see one or the other. What used to be a family has turned into different war camps. (I have my thoughts, but they will remain my own.) I will listen. I will help her find a place to live. I will make certain she has food on her table. I really can’t do more than that.
Today part of my balance is writing and getting ready for a very busy week ahead.
Well I tried. It’s not complete.
i went through a divorce (and my wife did as well) many years ago. It changed both of us. But also made the two of us who we are.
I am so sorry for your friend. It is not pleasant.
It always has a reason and often time it is better for all involved, and still it’s hard to see it in the midst of chaos.
my favorite adage –
when you are up to your neck in alligators
it’s hard to remember your original job was drain the swamp!
Oh, that is a good one DocAndersen, you made me smile! It’s off to work and perhaps tonight I won’t be so exhausted and can participate more. I am not much help to anyone right now.
you make me smile all the time!
Sadly this happens a lot in life. Changes happen and we have to adjust.
I think I need to work at adjusting more quickly.
It’s pretty lonely here today. I think my time may be better spent elsewhere today.
Life requires balance. I am glad you found your balance for today.
Honestly, most of the time people make the choices for me. It’s interesting.