What's going on?!

[mamagotcha]

Three couples I know and really like, all committed homeschoolers with great kids, are in the middle of breaking up. It's taking a pretty big chunk out of me and I'm surprised... I guess because I'm apprehensive due to what happened to me, and I'd hate to see anything like that happen with them (if anyone out there wants the condensed Readers-

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[mamagotcha]

Congratulations and fingers crossed! :D

[elainetyger]

There were 2 recent breakups -- one a facebook friend I met once at a hobby convention (not puzzles), and the other a facebook friend I've never met -- whose drama hit me harder than it should have, considering the level of friendship. The one, however, hit too close to my own marital breakup of 4-5 years ago. She and her husband were away over the spring all over England celebrating their silver anniversary. Then in September they had a joint facebook announcement that their 25-year project was a success and at an end. Then a couple weeks later, she started posting the real story, that (like my ex) he decided he didn't want to be married to her anymore. She was as shocked at the news as I had been, plus she seems to be far more in love than I was with my ex. I can't tell her that the loneliness or despair just goes away. It takes time and effort

[mamagotcha]

That is good news indeed! I need to get to work on the pretending and being my own best cheerleader.

[jedusor]

I'm really glad to hear that last part!

[jedusor]

Aw man. Sorry to hear that about the breakups. You mentioned one to me on Sunday--are the others anyone I know

[mamagotcha]

That is indeed a lot of happy! Thanks for sharing your good news, and HOORAY for healing! <3

[mh75]

Argh. I'm sorry I didn't answer this earlier. Somehow my LJ feed got turned off for a while.

anyway, *hugs*.

I've also been feeling on the edge lately. The time change almost always knocks me out for a while. I'm choosing to feel like that is it for now, and assume I'll feel more stable in a little while.

[mamagotcha]

Maybe it was the time change, I didn't think about that. I just felt SO ANNOYED with EVERYTHING for a few days, but I think I've moved past the homicidal stage. Thanks for your kind words!

[mh75]

I always feel like my world is ending. It took me a lot if years to remember it wasn't permanent.

[mamagotcha]

Hi! Not sure who this is, but thanks for the comment, and glad that perspective has proven a good thing in your life!