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Aftermath

It's been nearly four months since the worst of my depression. Wow. Was I feeling crappy or what? Big thank you's need to go out to Ellie and Kiwi for pestering me by phone, and for making me get out of my house so I could get some badly needed objectivity. Big thanks to PhD Friend (who isn't on here, but so what) and also Floor Pie for mentioning Dr. John Gottman. (Not to me, directly but seeing it mentioned was helpful.)

So things still aren't perfect. But they are better. Is he getting up and making some fucking breakfast? Hell no. But he does sometimes help with the dishes - without me asking. He takes care of the litterboxes more frequently. He actually is putting some effort into holding up his half of the marriage. I don't feel like I have to live like a single mom anymore. Well, maybe just a little.

Once more, thank you fellow OS'ers for your advice, commiseration and sympathy. I needed it, you gave it, and now I'm feeling better. *What more could a girl ask for?

*If kanachick doesn't reply to the last question with something involving booze, I will be sad.

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Comment by Joe Mama on March 19, 2010 at 3:43pm: I'm so happy to hear it is getting better. You deserve the best...okay, second best since I'm keeping PF.

Comment by wookie on March 19, 2010 at 4:03pm: In case kanachick isn't available, I will have a smirnoff tonight on your behalf.

Hey, MY spouse is currently working something like his 5th night in a row. It waxes and wanes, this quasi-single parent thing.

Comment by G.G. on March 19, 2010 at 7:37pm: yay! i'm so glad to see you're feeling better. i'm happy to see AG making the effort. high five!
thanks for keeping us updated. i was worried but hate to pry. hugs!

Comment by ruth on March 19, 2010 at 7:48pm: I was feeling exactly like GG - thinking of you but not wanting to invade your privacy. I'm SO glad things are better. Tell the truth... it was the tattoo, wasn't it?? :)

Comment by Ellie on March 19, 2010 at 8:30pm: Smooches to my favorite crunchy granola earth mother. MWAH. XOXOXO.

Comment by Floor Pie on March 19, 2010 at 8:47pm: Oh, honey. Glad to hear things are looking up. And I'm glad my mention of Gottman was helpful. He kicks so much ass...

Comment by mcglory13 on March 19, 2010 at 8:59pm: I'm glad you're doing better. I still think you put up with far more than I would. :)

Comment by TommysMommy on March 19, 2010 at 10:01pm: I'm glad to hear you're feeling better. Thanks to Ellie and Kiwi too for being there for you. Friends are so important.

Comment by Mommy Monster on March 20, 2010 at 6:02am: This place just rocks, doesn't it? I'm so glad that things are looking up for you.

Comment by rommie on March 20, 2010 at 7:48am: I'm so glad things are getting better. Depression is terrible, and it's so hard to break free.

Aftermath

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