Originally Posted by determinedguy
Zarathu- That's the thing, she wasn't always a bitch. I spoiled her so much and let her walk all over me, and she became a selfish, self-absorbed, arrogant person for my efforts. I realize the person I'm mourning isn't the person she is now- I'm morning the loss of the innocent girl who she used to be. She used to cuddle her little care bear that she got from her dad when she was a little girl (Swiftheart) under the blanket with the saddest puppy-dog expression. I used to want to just take her in my arms and protect her from the whole world. She was constantly screwing up her life (and mine) and in poor health, and I wanted to save her from herself and all her demons. But when it came time for her to heal ME (after my cat died), she couldn't handle it for very long. She withdrew, little by little, and is now a selfish, cold-hearted bitch. No guy will ever put up with what I put up with and what she's become, and so I know she'll never have another long-lasting relationship unless she changes. She's laughing now, but I will be laughing in the end. I always lived to take care of others (my pets, my sister, my wife), and that's one reason why this is so hard- 'cause now I have got to live for me. The music is pouring out of my soul, so that is what I'm gonna focus on from now on as my long-term goal. If it takes years to hear them on the radio, then so be it. I'm never gonna give up on myself again- I'm too talented for that. Even if I lose confident in myself to handle all this, I truly believe in these songs and I refuse to let them die without seeing the light of day. This gives me new focus, plus will help me make peace with everything that happened.
For short term goals I'm gonna continue to see my new counselor (things went very well in today's first session), join a community club or 2 here in town, get myself in even better shape (I've put on muscle and lost about 30 lbs since my wife left), and I probably will join a divorced/separated group that meets here in town and hopefully make some good friends. I'm also thinking about getting a motorcycle and a tattoo or two. I'm gonna prove everyone that ever doubted me wrong.