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I realized, as I felt myself sinking deeper in the last couple weeks, that I hadn’t felt this way in over 20 years. I haven’t been this deep in 27 years. It’s horrible, and I’d forgotten how it takes over … Continue reading
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I wanted to write an update, but I have too much to say. It’s been a rough 2 weeks. Lots of bad decisions. Police report pending. Charges pending. Loss of cell privileges. New chores. However – gotcha day 3rd anniversary, … Continue reading
One week of school down. 8 more until report cards. 17 until the end of the semester. 35 until Freshman year is down. I am 99% sure that the school that was out of bounds was Ridgeview, even though the … Continue reading
Oh man, it’s been an up and down week. We went shopping again Sunday, getting 2 pair of jeans and a pair of shoes for M to skate in. They are completely separate from his school clothes, and this has … Continue reading
I wish I could silence T’s negative, depression-fueled rage-inducing commentary. This morning went exceptionally well, up until the time (just before leaving) that I said I wanted to get a first day of school picture. Sir Depression said “do you … Continue reading
I know things will not always be good. I know they haven’t been good. I know that some days, I think they will never be good again. Once I get in that black-cloud mood, it’s hard to get out of. … Continue reading
While M had really started to stress out about school over a week ago, I hadn’t. It’s just that thing that happens. We buy clothes, and shoes, and that’s the way it goes. Besides, this year we were looking at … Continue reading
MB vacation was nice. Definitely could’ve used a few more days of peace and quiet, but that’s what happens when you join a party of 42 extended family for a week at the beach. And fry your cell phone on … Continue reading
Small victory! M cleaned his room last night! 2 baskets of dirty clothes and a couple grocery bags of trash. Glad it’s done!
We had a visit this weekend from my parents. I cherish the time we get to spend together, and that they get to spend with M. The transformation M has when his grandfather comes to visit is just amazing. I wish … Continue reading