"I have a lot of anxiety about this christmas. After 2 suicidal episodes this year I am really uncomfortable with the idea of being around the in-laws. This year has also brought about changes with my girls. I got divorced 8 years ago and had full custody of my kids until this year. They moved in with their mom in january and things have been pretty difficult between us since then. Nobody, including my wife, has been terribly supportive of what I've been dealing with this year and I've been putting on a happy face whenever I'm asked how things are going because when I'm honest it makes things worse. I'm just tired of it and now its going to be in my face for the next few days. Nobody understands but everybody has a solution.
I'm very sorry to hear this. I'm sorry I missed it earlier. My obliviousness.
I'm sorry to hear your in-laws and your ex are causing so many issues with the relationship with your daughters. I take it you have no children with your current wife? Is that factoring into the issues with your in-laws as well? Sorry if you've already covered this elsewhere.
Sorry to vent. Merry christmas to everyone"
Does it intimidate you that I am man enough to admit things like this in public? I'm willing to bet that it does, and that's why you have to change the text to make it into something that you think is an insult. No wonder you act the way that you do, but I'm still here to talk if you need it. (Fyi: you really need to talk it out)
Indeed, we all need support. I know I get
'beaten up' on this board for saying that over and over, but ... we all do.
Other than working myself to death at a few jobs because I have unique expertise and experience, I really have a very blessed, simple life compared to most. My only challenges are trying to spend enough time with my wife because we're so uniquely qualified, so we are apart for work, as the best opportunities never seem to be in the same town.
I wish Mikey the best too.