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Tag Archives: alcoholism
How It Breaks
I’ve been pretty quiet about the whole divorce situation on here, and part of it is because there is so much in my head that it’s hard to put it down onto paper. And it’s still not easy to talk … Continue reading
With My Mouth Closed
I’m struggling to even know what to post here lately. It wouldn’t be so complicated if he didn’t read the spiral sometimes. If he hadn’t lashed out in a comment still sitting in the moderation queue. But he does, and … Continue reading
From the Trenches of Alcoholism
I can tell now. I know what to look for. And that fact alone has been hard won.It’s come from emergency gallbladder surgery two years ago. From the call from your work a year and a half ago. From a grand mal seizure on the Santa Clause train in front of my entire family this December. From when your skin was yellow. From when the police brought you home. Continue reading
Hard Words
Do you still like me? I don’t know how I feel. I love you, yes, but like you? I don’t know right now. Are we going to make it through? I’m not sure yet. Oh. I’m really upset and hurt … Continue reading