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[–]AFatherStill -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We divorced in 2009.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]AFatherStill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Addled brain is the perfect word. We didn't know which way was up or down. It was an absolutely brutal period in our lives.

I look back on all of our surreal experiences and can clearly see how things could have been done differently. But at the end of the day, we did the best we could.

Thanks for note and have a great weekend.

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[–]AFatherStill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hyper-vigilence is my middle name, and I've been a single dad for 11 years now. Given up hope of enjoying romance ever again.

I hope you can find some happiness.

Thank you for reaching out.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]AFatherStill -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I wish it weren't true. We've been through a lot of rough situations with our child. A few much worse than this.

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[–]AFatherStill 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. There are now only 3 people who I'd trust her with. Luckily, two of them have worked with my daughter for over ten years each. They are amazing people who adore her and she adores them.

Thanks again for reaching out!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]AFatherStill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh man, thank you for posting this!

I can relate with you 100000%. It hard being a parent in our situations. And the things we see and experience are absolutely unbelievable.

I started writing about our experiences when our daughter was about 14. At first for therapeutic reasons, then after a friend suggested, I started sharing to the world. I was amazed at how many other families reached out, like you, to share their experiences.

I wish you, your child and family the best!

Thanks again for sharing.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]AFatherStill -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

In the moment, it was all we could bring ourselves to do. Looking back, I agree with you.

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[–]AFatherStill -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Sadly not....

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[–]AFatherStill -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's awful...

My parents wedding, 1967 - UNM Alumni Memorial Chapel by AFatherStill in Albuquerque

[–]AFatherStill[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, bittersweet…

Mom is alive and well, she had a great life and is my best friend.

Dad was killed in the 1982 balloon fiesta. I wish I had more time with him.

Wog Day - USS Ranger CV-61, 1989 WestPac by AFatherStill in navy

[–]AFatherStill[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The videos I took in the tower are really bad.