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Daily Prompt 4/19/23
The last time I took a risk was being very blunt with Parents #2 about how to interact with their own child. I was concerned that they might think less of me but I knew that the only way they could continue building their relationship with The Ex. There had been so much hurt and…
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Surviving
This situation is hard. But I am doing ok. I am frustrated but not freaking out. My body remembers the physical fear I used to feel. Sudden movements find me on edge often. I am annoyed, but not revealing anything about how I feel. Parents #2 texted my wife and I last night, thanking us…
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Daily Prompt 4/18/23
Moving to be with my wife. I knew her in college. We had been friends on FB for years, sometimes messaging for awhile over a period of days. But always supporting each other. After she lost her husband, I became her best source of support as we messaged every day. We messaged all day, every…
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Daily Prompt 4/17/23
One time on a deployment, I was enjoying a final drink with some coworkers who had become great friends. We were celebrating our deployment and how we had managed to not kill anyone. To my left was this weird group of guys who were laughing and hollering. They would be quiet and leaning into something,…
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I am back!
It’s been a very busy last few days. On Friday my wife and had plans for antiquing, lunch out, a stop at an Amish bakery, and just a good, relaxing trip. It was a wonderful day. I got a great email from the mom of one of new soccer players, stating that she was excited…
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Daily Prompt 4/13/23
The neighborhood facebook group…it doesn’t matter what season it is, or how many times someone has asked the same questions, the group feels like a crazy deja-vu game. Does anyone know a good landscaper? Help! I need snow removal! Does anyone have a DEPENDABLE person who is also affordable? When is the neighborhood (garage sale,…
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Daily Prompt 4/12/23
Once upon a time, during what feels like a lifetime ago, I broke my hand when I punched a very thick glass mirror. I didn’t break the mirror, but I did break my hand. After weeks in a cast, I finally got free and got to start occupational therapy. I’ve done physical therapy a couple…
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Daily Prompt 4/11/23
I never want to visit Antarctica. It’s simply too cold. There’s also a ton of really hot places I don’t want to visit. I prefer comfortable weather for walking around a bunch and wouldn’t have fun if I’m overheated or need to bring a gigantic amount of equipment just to be outside in an extremely…