Shootmenow's Blog

A Midlife in Search of a Crisis

So, STBX is (allegedly) coming home tonight.

She's been in the city all week.  I struggled with calling/not calling to see if I have to pick her up at the train station.  What would a friend do?  What would a roommate do?  What would a non-hostile, amicable ex do?  

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2009 9:15PM

A midlife in search of a crisis (Part 3)

I had an appointment with my shrink tonight.  Haven't seen him since early August, when I was still reeling from STBX's bombshell.   Since that time, I'd committed to looking inward, at myself.  I can't control or change the world/people around me, but I can make a proactive decision a… Read full post »

SEPTEMBER 16, 2009 9:46PM

A midlife in search of a crisis

 

Another day, another mood swing.  I am having so many epiphanies that my head hurts.  I am learning about myself ad nauseam.  

 

I thought that I had a good day yesterday, until I realized that we had a slight tiff on the phone first thing in the

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2009 6:50PM

A midlife in search of a crisis

 

I have an acute case of Acquired Midlife Crisis Syndrome.  I caught it from my partner.  After 20 years, we are over.  This was her idea, and I would like to stand before you, weeping and indignant, while you shower me with comforting platitudes along the lines of "is that… Read full post »