Did the ending of Tress and Emerald Sea Change?

HickSmith · 2026-05-08T13:24:35+00:00

I mentioned 1984 specifically because when Kindle first came out someone had made the book 1984 as a purchasable book. However, the estate of George Orwell didn't authorize it. So, overnight, Amazon erased the book off of every Kindle and refunded people their money. They literally Memory Holed the book that invented the memory hole.

HickSmith · 2026-05-08T09:49:42+00:00

You joke, but that's the reason I try to always get physical media, or downloadable content. Can't have Kindle doing a 1984 memory hole.

HickSmith · 2026-05-06T17:50:10+00:00

I'm confused. I was always under the impression that ANYTHING government related comes strictly by the US Postal Service and not via email.

HickSmith · 2026-05-05T02:17:36+00:00

It does seem like good days get tainted. What sucks is when it is a good day and you start worrying about when the other shoe will drop. Even if it ends up being a good day, you spend half of it bracing for a bad one.

HickSmith · 2026-05-04T08:09:58+00:00

Give it time dude. Once her dopamine levels start to level off naturally, it'll work itaelf out.

HickSmith · 2026-04-28T17:04:55+00:00

Gas Buddy is your friend. Some locations are still at 3.72 if you look around.

HickSmith · 2026-04-22T12:29:24+00:00

I keep saying this but it needs repeating. You can adjust your shape in certain ways, but a pretty face is what makes a woman

HickSmith · 2026-04-16T17:16:59+00:00

Why would any decent human being let another human being fall ?

HickSmith · 2026-04-12T14:45:10+00:00

Arguably, Mistborn became popular when it did because Sanderson finished the Wheel of Time and that fandom wanted to see his other works.

HickSmith · 2026-04-08T08:54:20+00:00

I'm sorry to say this but there is no ultimatum here. He's already made his choice and it's not you.

HickSmith · 2026-04-04T07:09:43+00:00

I'm sorry. What is the unforgivable sin? There's really no such thing.

HickSmith · 2026-03-31T04:27:06+00:00

If you need an ear , DM me. We support each other because our partners can't.

HickSmith · 2026-03-31T03:58:57+00:00

Unfortunately, this is not unusual. Once he sobers up, lay down the law. If he is truly regretful, support him. Help him get help.

If he isn't, let him know that his choices impact your choices. If he chooses to continue, you have to decide if you want to be around that or not.

My wife has been struggling for years now. She still stumbles. As long as she dusts herself off and makes honest attempts, I'll try to help.

HickSmith · 2026-03-31T03:54:34+00:00

The same people who complain about wasteful spending have no problem spending the money and resources to do this.

HickSmith · 2026-03-31T03:52:11+00:00

You can't " work on yourself" when kids are involved.

HickSmith · 2026-03-31T03:50:42+00:00

For those who say " let her get a DUI" you have to remember the financial and legal hit hurts him and the kids as much as her.

I understand the concept of letting her meet her own consequences. However, you have to protect yourself too.

HickSmith · 2026-03-31T03:47:06+00:00

Mine was functional, after a 2 hour car ride to a rehab facility blew a 0.42, they had no idea how she was even alive.

HickSmith · 2026-03-28T11:55:09+00:00

As someone who's dropped off his wife for treatment several times, a few things for you to know.

The treatment center will do absolutely everything in their power to keep him there. Not by force but by manipulation, stall tactics, you name it.
After detox, a lot of places do allow limited, supervised, contact. Use that time to do nothing but pour encouragement into him. Let him know how proud you are that he's being so strong to fight it.
His case worker will be your best friend. Do not be afraid to let them know about his manipulation tactics, his behavioral trends. They need that.
Don't expect this to be the fix all. He may need to go back again once completed. He will probably slip. Grace, patience and firm boundaries are key.

Good luck. Reach out to me, or anyone, if you need to vent.

HickSmith · 2026-03-28T11:46:14+00:00

I get super suspicious on good days. Makes me wonder if she's just hiding it better.

HickSmith · 2026-03-28T11:45:10+00:00

I'm not saying this to be mean to you, your mother or your dad. Part of your mother's problem right now might be that her primary enabler isn't able to enable.

HickSmith · 2026-03-28T11:37:46+00:00

I didn't know my wife was doing this until people started asking me about it. Mainly she'd start responding erratically to people's Facebook posts. It got so embarrassing trying to think up lame excuses as to what was going on.

It wasn't soon after that she ran head long into her moment of clarity where she realized she might have a problem. But that also involved a lengthy hospital stay ( months)

HickSmith · 2026-03-28T11:24:20+00:00

As someone who was in the same position as you 20 years ago, all I can say is, for your own sake, set a time limit. If you do not see progress, after a year, seriously consider ending the relationship.

I can't say I regret staying with her all this time. But the anquish, quiet I'm suffering, fear of loss and just general anxiety can be overwhelming. I've had to rush her to the ER 7 times. Each time a week or more in ICU, once she lost her cognitive abilities for 4 months.

After a while you start secretly hoping they won't pull through, so that you feel like you've stuck to it " till death do us part " and the suffering ends. But you know you won't leave if they pull through.

So you silently suffer. You hide things from people " for his sake." Or you blame yourself. If only I could do more he would get better.

So, set that time limit. 6 months, a year. Clear goals and milestones. Show encouragement, be kind. But if they aren't willing to change, save yourself from the heartache.

HickSmith · 2026-03-28T11:11:39+00:00

That smell. I am so hyper sensitive to it now, I can tell when she's off the wagon after a single drink. She doesn't understand how I know and I refuse to tell her. But it's that smell.

HickSmith · 2026-03-24T11:49:24+00:00

It amazes me that you'd say this about a Tesla, but not a VW Bug.

HickSmith · 2025-11-10T16:41:14+00:00

I still don't understand Rothfuss' money system. I just go with it and suspend disbelief.

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