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    About Me

    Hello. I teach 6th-8th grade history at a local private school. Although I have lots of interests (reading and collecting books, history, wine collecting, travel, dogs -well German Shepherds, foreign and indie films and many more). I am struggling with getting through my daily life since my wife of 12 years (20 together) left me. I am easy going, fun, shy sometimes and deep down I know I am good person with lots to offer. I hope to meet people who are also struggling with divorce. I have a BA in History from the University of Wisconsin and a BA in Poli-Sci from Cal State Fullerton. Now that I am alone going back for my Masters is a big goal.

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    I guess I should have put them here not above.

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    • PatrickR gave MelissaA a Hug 5:11pm

      yep it was in my trash can in my classroom.......................you are my cookie monster…  
  • Journal

    • I miss my books.

      Mood July 18, 2008 4:04am

      I feel like making a couple lists as I was going through my books today.

      Prepare to be bored with my list of history books.  I think the Great …

    • Last meeting (hopefully)

      Mood July 16, 2008 11:24pm

      My ex-wife is on her way up from San Diego to get a box of work files/paperwork etc. I hope this is the last time we ever see each other again. …

    • Self-Help Books

      Mood July 16, 2008 2:21am

      Well my friends (a married couple and the ones that came to my house because they were worried about me), gave me a self-help book. Mars and Venus …

    • Am I The French King on Bastille Day?

      Mood July 14, 2008 11:59pm

      Well Guys,

      I have been MIA for like three weeks and I should have been here to try and work through things. Seems appropriate that I am writing this …

    • Sunday Nite June 22nd

      Mood June 23, 2008 1:39am

      When it rains

       

      Well I saw the ex and picked up my beloved dog on Friday. So things should be getting better right? Haa, not so fast! Not to bore …

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      From SunshineX3 Today

      Patrick....I am so sorry you are having such a hard time....please know I am thinking of you

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      From MelissaA Friday

      Did you find your phone Oscar the Grouch?

    • Prayer

      From melanie1963 Thursday

      I am saying a prayer for you. I hope you get thru your hard time.

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      From Valeri2 Thursday

      Mired in work, thinking of you, Love, Val~

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      From BrightEyedSoul Thursday

      The light is always there, just sometimes you gotta be strong, have faith and get through the darkness to see it.

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    15 %

    Distance (miles)
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    • Close Breakups & Divorce

      I am now 41 and was with my wife since college. So we spent 20 years together and 12 married. Divorce just final in May of 2008 after almost two long years. She left me because she is/was unhappy/midlife crisis..umm I really dont know. But it really hard for me she was my world. I always loved her, put her first, never even looked at another woman. Sigh, things suck right now and I DONT know what to do.

      Treatments

      Couples Counseling Working / Worked
      I have gone to LMT and a shrink. No useful help to me. That includes pills although I may go back on sleeping pills as I dont sleep at all.
      Pets Working / Worked
      Altough we share the dog, I cant give him up. When I have him he makes me happy. Side effects, I do think of Kathy.
      Reading Working / Worked
      Not working, considering I love to read and teach History.
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      They are there for me but dont really understand. Not there fault, I am blessed to have people who care.
      Support Groups Working / Worked
      Just starting to try this both online and locally. I think talking to others who really do understand will do some good.
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