Men in Pink


Hi Nams,

My decision to run for President is due to two reasons:

1. I want to move out of this place;
2. It would be nice to have home-cooked meals for a change.

Our Government is a three headed monster hence the President is limited as to what he/she can do. The Congress loves to spend money. What I would do is that everytime Congress wants to spend money, I would appear on the tube from the Oval Office and decry the unbridled spending. Of course, we Americans love pork barrel spending when it is our district. I would likely be a one-term President.

Do you want to know what I would do about so-called rogue nations? I would be known as President Strangelove.

Sorry Nams, that was my warped sense of humor at work.

I could imagine one of the regular posters coming along, reading my post to you and making that comment in their jocular manner.

Piojitos, my eldest son was considering engagement when the A became common knowledge. He now swears he will never marry. It saddens me greatly to hear him speak of marriage now. The fallout is far spread and diverse.

I am a cancer survivor and yes, it is similiar to that insidious disease.

Beth

Beth - Why not try posting your story here.

Good evening BigKahuna,

Thank you for asking me if I would like to post my story.
I venture out to the forum and come running back here very quickly. The raw anger and anguish out there destoys me in minutes.

I have attempted to write my story several times. I either get way too emotional and carried away or sound too cold and heartless when I endeavour to be factual. Just can't seem to put it together well at all. I am also highly confused most of the time and that makes it difficult to be coherant.

I have kept my attempts like a journal. Just typing my story out has at least helped a little and been cathartic. I would also have to censor my post or the moderator will be way over worked. I am actually shocked at my own vocabulary when it comes to this subject.

I will give it another try. Thanks.

Hi 2regret,

Amongst the benefits of belonging to MB, the biggest for me personally has been to realize that I am not alone. It is at once depressing and uplifting. I can totally empathize with your quoted statement. When I first arrived at the other site which is not censored, I let loose with some language that was so bad I went back and self-edited my posts. If there was a name to call my WW, OM and enablers, I let them have it. It is a natural consequence of hurt and anger. Over time, I have calmed. I still have my quiet moments of desparation and despair. I usually stay away from MB at those times and self-reflect. I can usually identify the problem.

The other great beneifit of MB is that Dr. Harley has a plan for R your marriage. It frequently works. An advantage of TKO is that it is littered with some intelligent minds and folks who are well-versed in MB principles, deny it as they may....

So, you are welcome here and you are amongst friends. We are ready to help when you are comfortable.

If it is not too personal, you mentioned that you are a cancer survivor. That always perks my ears up a bit. What type of cancer did you have? Did it have anything to do with your WH's infidelity?

Thanks and take care,

Todd

2regret,

Take your time. Don't do something you might have 2regret later. We aren't going anywhere. Go find a favorite subject to post about. Licorice is taken and so are librarians. french bashing is always welcome. Pick something that interests you and explain it to us. I still have a whole lot more I need to learn about pottery glazes but our teacher is not very forthcoming.

Okay, almost time to post poems or lyrics.....

uh oh

You mean time to stick my fingers in my ears and go "lalalalalalalalala"

Well, no. I was going to post one of my own poems, but no, not now. Not for nothing. Or one of my own song creations. But no, not now.

Removed for being rude (and I thought funny but obviously not)

I was just joking. We'd like to hear your poem.

Hi ToddAC,

No, I certainly don't mind talking about it. I am a year out now and feeling great health wise.

Yes, I do think the A's were interwoven with my illness although my H denies that (but I think he feels like a total louse otherwise). We were trying for our fourth child when I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The following surgery and treatments put an end to that dream. My H was quite distressed at the time.

We live in (sorry- deleted) which is a beautiful city. My H found very accomodating "attractions" in our neighboring country of Mexico. I guess he needed comforting on a regular basis as he imported one of those attractions to the States and set up house.

(For some reason the song "South of the Border" keeps coming to mind but I guess this is the music/poetry thread!)

Wow, I think I just told my story, no profanity either, just sarcasm and a tinge of anger.

I'm glad you asked me Todd.

Piojitos, This is not my favorite subject but must admit I do get on my soap box regarding regular check ups!

Thanks to you all for being so welcoming.

Beth

2regret, I'm sorry to hear of your illness but it's true, you are a cancer survivor.

You've probably already said this, and forgive me if you have, but what is the state of your relationship with your H right now.

BTW I'm not Todd. I think I've offended Todd (again).

Hi Beth,

Thank you for sharing your story. And congratulations on beating your cancer. It is an incredible triumph! You had to deal with a life-threatening illness, the cure for which ended your dream of a fourth child. You must have been crushed. I can understand how it must have also distressed your WH. Undoubtedly, he worried about you and was devastated by the loss of not being able to have a fourth child. Does he accept ownership of his straying? Does he blame it on you or on "circumstances"?


I quite agree about San Diego. Several years ago, I attended a company meeting in Irvine. I took Friday off and spent a long weekend in San Diego. Absolutely beautiful and perfect weather. I recall going to a mall because I did not pack enough clothes. It was laid out just like a traditional mall but with no exterior walls. I was impressed. One must have confidence in the weather to do that.


Yes! This is the music lyrics/poetry thread. When things get slow and nobody posts for a while, I will post song lyrics and/or poetry. It may get me excommunicated from TKO, but hey, no guts, no glory, right?


Me too. As you become more comfortable, please feel free to post additional details. It truly helps to talk about it.

No it isn't.

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Todd's right - talking about it helps immeasurably. It truely does.

What did you do today to upset Jen Todd?

No, I upset Todd. I was sarcastic about him posting his poem but I was joking.

Oh I know! I was just playing around. Trust me, I have thick hide and am not that sensitive. Now, take an axe and chop me into little pieces: that's a different story.