Today would have been 35 years of marriage. Being divorced makes today difficult. I can’t help but think of all the memories. Of course, there are some great memories and some not-so-great memories. My aunt had to remind me that the marriage ended because of him, not because of me. The marriage ended at the same time my long-time employer decided that my position was no longer needed, so I was let go. Needless to say, losing both my long-time marriage and 28-year career around the same time caused some serious emotional trauma. I ended up in the psych hospital.
I do have two wonderful kids and two beautiful grandkids that I wouldn’t trade for anything. So, the marriage wasn’t completely horrible. It was actually great for quite a while. There are some great memories. But, I will admit that I gained quite a bit of weight and wasn’t there intimately. We were both overweight, though. He stepped out of the marriage and found someone else. He’s now happily remarried. I’m currently living in a group home. I’m in a long-distance relationship with a man from Massachusetts. I often feel like I’m the one being punished because I live further from the kids, so I don’t get to see them as often. I no longer have a car, so I can’t drive to see them. I don’t have a job, and the disability money I receive goes towards paying rent and medical bills, so I don’t have any spending money. Life is rough right now.
Tomorrow is my birthday! I will be 55! My younger daughter is coming to pick me up, and we are going to a flea market and then to lunch. I’m really looking forward to spending time together. Tomorrow will be a better day!
How are you doing? Feel free to comment. Have a blessed day!
Peace & Love
❤ Dorothy
Dorothy’s Life Journey 
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