Few, the proud, the still married.
Backstory
Another of our couple friends has fallen on the sword of divorce; releasing, relinquishing. My husband and I both come from broken and re-built homes. We feel, encroached upon, surrounded by the remains of what was our family lives. Step-, half-; our entire negotiation with family is by degree. Now, friendships have become places to draw lines, to choose affiliations. I have neither the heart, nor the stomach for the choice. Worse, my childhood self retreats. I care nothing about the parents, who squabble over lamps. I become absorbed, like some sick affliction, with the well being of their children: cooking for them, buying them socks, taking them to the movies. Again and again, I attempt to rewrite history. I have lost three friends, whom I loved, because 8 year old me could not forgive them. As my husband and I continue to work and fight for our marriage, beat the wolves at the door off with baseball bats and tasers, I begin to question my own motives. I know from experience that being trapped in a world of violence and hatred is no better than being trapped in a world of shaded relationships where grandchildren belong to no one. Children deserve peace and parents deserve happiness. Do I celebrate my own success with joy or sorrow? by Redx3 in Six-Word Memoirs on Oct 26, 2012 | 
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Comments
CMANlullaby says,
The few, the proud, the still a virginctgoods2 says,
feelin' this out loud.TeaTopper says,
Chuckle.notjustagirlintheworld says,
we do seem like an endangered speciesRedx3 says,
We do, don't we?ctgoods2 says,
Your backstory hit me like a truck. My vote for your success is to celebrate with joyful pride because it is hard work and ultimately very rewarding. Thanks for really giving me something to ponder.Redx3 says,
Thanks ct. I appreciate it I. I can tell you're coming from where I'm at.TeaTopper says,
I didn't see the back story when I wrote my "chuckle" comment. I read the memoir as humor. Sorry!canadafreeze says,
This hits very close to home. You have spoken for many, and most eloquently, too.DynamicDbytheC says,
It is something to be proud of. But I celebrate it because we have so much fun together, that is the best reward!!!notjustagirlintheworld says,
Whenever possible, choose joy.