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    About Me

    A father of one 10 year old son. Married for 14 years, which is at the beginning of its end. Professional in the technology industry. Just want to find myself, be happy, learn how to do things better than last time, and to make the world a better place. A manager, a worker, a friend, a colleague, a lover of life, a good person, a feeling person, an ex, a father, a son, a citizen, and so much more.

    Interests

    Travel, reading, friends, family, humor, exercise, movies, music, people, history, life.

  • Recent Activity

    Yesterday

    Saturday

    • newguy2008 wrote a journal entry: weekend 12:59pm

      The weekend is here and the winds are cold this morning. I cycled and ran which felt good but my muscles…  

    Thursday

    • newguy2008 gave soulgone a Hug 3:50pm

      Thank you for your hugs and support. You are a true good friend. Thank you thank you thank you.…  
  • Journal

    • weekend

      Mood October 11, 2008 12:59pm

      The weekend is here and the winds are cold this morning.  I cycled and ran which felt good but my muscles are sore from weights yesterday.  …
    • Thursday

      Mood October 9, 2008 3:38pm

      Had a good swim this morning but forgot to wear goggles.  Now my eyes are burning from the chlorine.  I am so unmotivated again …
    • Now

      Mood October 8, 2008 6:49pm

      Getting ready to go home from work.  I'm so unmotivated to do anything today at all.
    • Today

      Mood October 8, 2008 2:39am

      Yesterday I did my weight lifting and situps.  Today it was a 200 yard swim, 2 mile jog, 30 minutes of yoga and stretching.  Did some …
    • Lunchtime

      Mood October 6, 2008 4:16pm

      I am so very sleepy at the moment.  Trying to not think about things in the future right now.  Trying not to plan for a bit and just live …

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    • Good Luck

      From soulwater Friday

      i have a list of things to do today, but all i wanna do is go back to bed!! showering will be the first task. so, hey brother!, i dont know if this sends you some encouragement, but i just wanted to say, i can relate to feeling the blues, and wishing you a cheerful, peaceful wknd.

    • I’m With You

      From soulgone Friday

      Thank you for the comments in my journal, yes, it's nice to feel positive these days. I hope it continues. Spreading a little positive energy your direction as well.

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      From PoeticDiva Friday

      Sorry you are feeling bad today. I hope you find peace today!!!

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      From soulgone Thursday

      A good cry will be cleansing. I'm sorry you are down today. Hang in there.

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  • Goals

    Progress

    20 %

    Goal End Date is May 29, 09 227 more days.
    Goal Completed on Jul 21, 08
  • Support Groups

    • Close Breakups & Divorce

      Treatments

      Couples Counseling Not Working
      She refused to go for years. Now I'm not interested in going at all.
      Forgiveness Too Soon to Tell
      I'm angry, sad and scared at this point.
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      My Dr. is wonderful and helps a lot.
      Reading Working / Worked
      Gets my mind off things, and I love to read.
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      This support group (DS), my friends and family listen well and it helps a lot.
      Support Groups Working / Worked
      This group here is extremely helpful.
      Talking Working / Worked
      Sometimes I vent too much, but that will change in time.
    • Close Codependency

      I'm about to start my divorce. My wife is bulimic and lives in a world where she is a constant victim. I have enabled her for years and choose not to anymore. This is difficult for me. I have attended 2 CoDA meetings, about 1 year ago, and have a hard time going in person due to work, commute and life.

      Treatments

      12 Step Program Considering
      We'll see
      CoDA Considering
      Would love to attend periodically
      Emotions Anonymous (EA) Considering
      Haven't heard of this.
      Yoga Working / Worked
      Helps tremendously.
    • Open Financial Challenges

      I am preparing for divorce. On my salary in California, and the fact that she hasn't worked in 14 years, will put me at the poverty level, I'm sure, for some time. I need to prepare for that, and figure out how to bounce back higher.

    • Open Healthy Relationships

      Ending a marriage and trying to observe good relationships

      Treatments

      Couples Counseling Not Working
      stbx used as a negotiating tool
      Patience Working / Worked
      deep breaths and patience helps a lot
      Talking Working / Worked
      gets the emotions out
      Writing Working / Worked
      Phenomenal
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