The Return of a Sad Man

Jul 15, 2006 09:55

It's over. On Tuesday night my heart was cast aside like an unwanted toy. And suddenly, much that had confounded and confused me was made clear; much that I had thought was my fault became more complex, and my own sense of culpability was much reduced, if not eliminated entirely.

In other words, Laura and I have broken up. It gives me some comfort ( Read more... )

relationships, laura

Leave a comment

Comments 41

miyyu July 15 2006, 19:28:52 UTC
I'm sad for you. There is no easy way to live through a break-up like that, you just have to shuffle through, but it's lousy for a bit. Hang in there.

I've missed your posts. I hope you'll stick around for a bit.

Reply

Thanks ed_rex July 16 2006, 21:06:41 UTC
So far (and it's really early days, of course), I am feeling much better than I would have ever dreamed I might. Maybe this time, since I do know how easily I can fall into a pit of self-pity, I'll just keep on going.

And I do intend to become a regular here again. Thanks for waiting.

Reply


tacky_tramp July 15 2006, 19:40:03 UTC
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that! I wondered if your protracted absence was rooted in something upsetting. Wish I hadn't been right.

Reply

I Wish So Too ed_rex July 16 2006, 21:07:50 UTC
The funny thing is, if you'd asked me if the stresses from our problems were what was keeping me away, I'd have said, without any doubts, "No, absolutely not." So much for my vaunted self-knowlede.

Reply


madrigalia July 15 2006, 20:14:50 UTC
Glad to hear you're writing again, Young Geoffrey. Best wishes.

Reply

Thank You, Ma'am ed_rex July 16 2006, 21:56:56 UTC
Writing, asking a pretty waitress to dinner, I'm feeling shaky but optimistic.

Reply


10021 July 15 2006, 22:06:22 UTC
I was just thinking of you the other day and wondering where you'd gone to. I'm sorry for the pain you are going through right now. Sorry, no words of wisdom from me, but I hope you are able to find some peace in your writing.

Reply

Wisdom, Schmisdom ed_rex July 16 2006, 21:58:47 UTC
Once her stuff is out of here (tomorrow, I hope), I like to think that having my office be my office again will help.

Reply


sabotabby July 15 2006, 23:24:27 UTC
I'm so sorry, Geoff. All I can say is that things will get better eventually, and you'll be able to look at what made you love her and not all of the pain towards the end.

But until then, there's beer.

*hugs and such*

Reply

Beer ed_rex July 16 2006, 21:48:12 UTC
Yes, the fruit of the hop has been a very helpful comfort to me this week - though not, a couple of nights, to Laura's cellphone.

Are you still working in my area? If so, we should quaff a pint at Java again.

Reply


Leave a comment

Up
[]