Checkin in’

Been a long time since I have visited this site. I dont even recognize a lot of the names, lot of new members since I have been here last. Life has changed a lot in the last couple years. My marriage fell apart unexpectedly after 15 years. I went into a deep depression for a while, wished I was dead. Weathered the storm and now am doing quite well. Fell in love with a beautiful woman, and her and her beautiful daughter moved in with me a couple months ago. My kids are still struggling, their mother has done everything she can to turn them against me. But I just keep trying to be patient. Hopefully someday, they will realize that I have always been there for them, and always will. Painted my daughters room today....purple and blue (yuck)! Anyways, for anyone going through hell right now. Believe me, I have been there. It does get better. Feel the pain, don’t resist it. You will emerge stronger than you ever imagined. Peace.

 

Good to hear from ya F&B!
Keep on keepin on with those kids...they will see the truth eventually. One of my co-workers said his kids were adults until they figured out who the problem really was. Many kids figure it out MUCH faster though...

 

Hard to see them act the way they do. We were always very close. I pray they figure it out someday.

 

Welcome back Frank...sucks when kids are stuck in the middle, please work hard to get them back in your life!

 

My daughter still does stuff with me. My son hasnt wanted anything to do with me. We used to do everything together. I have been giving him his space, but it doesnt seem to be helping.

 

I'm sure its terribly hard...but if you continue being a person of character...know that they WILL see the truth!

 

Same guy I have always been. Not easy when their mom tries to sabotage our relationship. I do think they will figure it out someday, but it might take a few years.

 

Yep, we are here for ya. My first wife divorced me while she was pregnant with our daughter. I didn't see her until she was 2 and then it was about 6 yrs after that. Kept on loving her and seeing her during the summer and CHRISTmas break. She moved down with me when she turned 14. Stayed, grew up, got married and has some beautiful kids. My ex has only seen my granddaughter maybe 3 times and she's 8 now.
Glad you found someone special to share your life with. My second time around has lasted 30 yrs so far....

 

I’m just glad you didn’t loose your beans in the divorce!

 

Good to see ya bud! Glad things have started to turn around for you. Continue to be there for the kids....they will figure it out.

Now, please tell me she has a single sister in Indiana??? Very pretty lady you've scored there! Congrats and don't be a stranger.

 

Welcome home!!!!! Your family here is glad to have you back. Keep weathering the storm, things will DEFINITELY get better. Patience is a virtue............. Now stay in touch here.......................................

 

Frank and Beans I'm sorry you had to go through what you did. Glad to hear from you again. Stay the course, your children will figure it out eventually. I'm sure you know all of this already.

Regarding your son not wanting to do anything with you, part of it could also be just the growing up stage where teens tend to distance themselves from you.

 

Went thru the same thing - unexpected break at 28 years. At least no kids were involved.

Good for you to have found someone, I'm so glad for you.

 

Thanks for checking in Frank and Beans!
Glad things are turning around for you!

Keep in contact with the kids. They will see whats going on.

 

Thanks to everyone for the kind words. Kinda miss hangin around here...lotta good folks, for sure.

 

Frank and Beans I believe breakups are always hard on teenage boys, especially if you have trained them right. Women are to be cherished and respected. Of course this applies to their mother, and they don't have the life experience to understand life changes..

Very hard because this is time in their lives they need a man to learn how to be one.

Thanks for checkin in..

 

Now then...the real question is, does she show firewood hoarder potential?!
(Bonus points if she voluntarily helps )