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i'm sorry for thr struggles you've had but i am glad your mom surprised you in a good way. she may get on your nerves but she clearly loves you and wants your best. i hope the time to think this weekend is really good for you. hugs, big guy.

Sometimes it's the people who we least expect to...who surprise us the most! :)

That's the thing about us moms... we love ya'll no matter what and we don't just say that to make you feel better. We really really mean it.

"Sometimes I feel like EVERYTHING I TOUCH turns to a big pile of shit."

Me too dude.

And yeah moms that grow with their children and the times are absolutely priceless. My mom is much more understanding than I ever though she was or could be.

Take care of yourself and stop beating yourself up. You are just living your life the best you can, and fuck anybody who judges that.

Have a wonderful long weekend.

That's what parents do Tommy...they love you no matte what...it took me a while to figure that out, but now i WILL NEVER DOUBT IT. You would do the same for your kids I'm sure.
Have a great weekend!
Xo,
S

man, i know EXACTLY where youre coming from feeling that you never meet up to a mom's expectations. i have no advice to give because i am slave to those same feelings. i will tell you that divorce was the most exhausting and trying period of my life. she moved out and i wallowed by myself in that house for 2 years before i moved out. THAT was the thing, and i didnt even realize it at the time. i was staying in the same house where OUR life had been. it was depressing me. as soon as i moved into a new place my new life really began and the depression was gone in a matter of a few short weeks. good luck in your proceedings.
remember: pick your battles!!!! you can not possibly have an argument over every little thing you feel you are in the right on. only stand up for the big things that really matter. thats the advice i have to give but head it please.

Everyone else has said all the good stuff so just keep on keeping on man....you seem to be making the right decisions and for the right reasons. Glad you could go to the kids game.....I have a 16 year old and its such a thrill to see her out there with the band. She also sat in with the local municipal band for their summer concerts and that was totally cool.

Good luck!!
Brad

Thank goodness for great Moms!

Stopping by to check on you...life's been rough for me lately, but I'll be ok. Hang in there hun!

What a relief! I guess we'll just never grow out of the fear of disappointing our parents huh?

xo

Hope you had fun at the game, Tommy! Did you embarrass him proper?

Yep TG moms are good like that huh??:-}

It is good that your mother understands.

So sorry about your divorce, Tommy.

When I went through my divorce seven years ago, I did the same thing. I didn't tell my parents until the whole thing was just about over - until I absolutely had to tell them - when I had a new address and phone number. It's tough enough without us worrying about being judged by our families.

I hope that things are going okay for you. Drop me a line, and let's talk. :)

Tommy, I am so sad you and your wife broke up. You guys are good people apart and together. I'm praying for you, her and the boys. They are such good kids and they both love their dad very much! Marty told me about your blog and I checked it out. I was surprised y'all got a divorce. Cause at my baby shower, y'all were so happy together and I was happy to see y'all together. I love you man and I am here for you if you need me.--Sheletta