Dec 22, 2009
One Crazy Ride
My journey is now 8 weeks old. It has been that long since my wife asked for a separation, I lost my business and I was diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety. This has been one crazy roller coaster ride … let me get everyone up to speed. About 2 weeks ago I really had a breakthrough. I decided to have fun with this! This was my chance to rediscover who I am, what I want out of life, and... read more
Dec 15, 2009
Beautiful Moment
I stopped for a long moment today Staring at a picture of you You in your wedding dress Remembering the feeling of that day You were taken from my dreams My dream girl in the flesh What a beautiful bride My mind continues to wander The day you had our first child Exhausting night into the next day The look on your face as you heard, “its a boy!” A fleeting second of shock Wiped away with... read more
Dec 11, 2009
A Few Haiku/Senryu Poems
Smiles come from the heart Happiness is from within Show yourself to me Loneliness hovers Overhead looming darkness Until you walk in Why do I take a breath When you are the air I breathe And you are not here I was in the dark Searching for my happiness Joy is in the... read more
Dec 9, 2009
Enough is Enough
Today it happened. It came to me from out of nowhere and smacked me right upside the head. I have a new understanding, a renewed sense of purpose that I pray and hope will last. Finally … I have had enough. I started the day like any other, feeling down about the separation from my wife, wondering how I could possibly face the day, cried for a bit, and then lumbered into the shower. Great …... read more
Dec 6, 2009
I’m In A Pickle
If you’ve been reading this story then you know the basics. If not, let me get you up to speed. I’ve been running my own business for 3 and a half years. Before that, I moved to Florida with the promise of a prosperous career with a new company. In a little less than 6 months I found out the company was in trouble. The company then sold out and I was able to retain the new owners as a client... read more
This is my story of discovering I have depression and anxiety. Through this journey I will share my experiences in the hope of healing and beating this beast.
