Monthly Archives: August 2013

Today…

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Writing about Passive Aggression

This morning, we had an appointment with Julie, the therapist. It was fairly stormy! He was very pouty, very accusatory. I wasn’t all sweetness myself.  I was tired – physically and emotionally – and I really didn’t hide anything.  Usually … Continue reading →

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job update….

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Writing about Passive Aggression

Well, I didn’t get the second job I applied for either. I was pretty discouraged about that. But the lady I interviewed with did say that she was working on making it possible for me to take over one area … Continue reading →

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a tale of two wheelbarrows

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Writing about Passive Aggression

I worked in my garden for a long time yesterday.   And it reminded me of this story: Not long after we moved here, his dad gave us a couple of older wheelbarrows.  The tires were going flat and they were … Continue reading →

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bad decision

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Writing about Passive Aggression

I want to apologize for my previous post. (I’m leaving it up because it is what it is.) It’s not fair of me to let him do that to me and then complain about it. I should have said, no. … Continue reading →

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I want to die

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Writing about Passive Aggression

I let him climb on top of me this morning. I thought I could handle it.  I thought I could detach enough that it wouldn’t destroy me. I was wrong. This morning, he started touching me.  (I hate the way … Continue reading →

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a conversation….

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Writing about Passive Aggression

This conversation took place in the van.  I was driving. him:  Can I ask you a question without you getting upset at me? me:  Sure. him:  You normally drive ten to fifteen miles per hour over the speed limit.  Why … Continue reading →

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Thank you.

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Writing about Passive Aggression

Thank you for all the love and support that you gave me in your comments on my previous post.   I just cried – out of appreciation – at what was written in my defence, in defence of those in live … Continue reading →

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about this morning’s depression…

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Writing about Passive Aggression

First, thank you all for your wonderful, encouraging comments.   I really appreciate them, and you. I woke up so horribly depressed this morning.  Part of it is because of missed sleep.   Part of it is just me.  I do think … Continue reading →

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deep, dark depression

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Writing about Passive Aggression

I feel so hopeless.

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who’s going to look after me?

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Writing about Passive Aggression

As you have probably figured out, I’m pretty lonely in my marriage.  I’m not necessarily lonely when I’m by myself, but I am lonely in my marriage. Whenever my husband gets sick, I feel even more lonely.  I’ve always wondered … Continue reading →

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