I'm very sorry to hear that, Steve. These things usually do not reverse themselves. It is now a new reality. Aside from the practicalities, it will take some time to get used to the new reality. In Solzhenitsyn's Gulag Archipelago, he talks about when the inevitable finally happens. The knock on the door comes in the middle of the night, from that point on there's no going back, things will never be the same, and it's the beginning of a new reality. I'll try to find that passage; not that it will necessarily cheer you up. Been there, done that.
Oh man, I'm so sorry, Steve. I've been through one divorce and have been going through extreme difficulties in my current 17 year marriage (3 kids). So I know it is a pain unlike any other. I don't have many words of comfort, but know you will be win my prayers daily.
Words fail me here. I feel awful about all this for you and your family. I don't know where you are going or how much distance you will be traveling, but for some reason I hope you make it up to Michigan to see Fr. Joe in person. I have a feeling his friendly company would do some good for a weary soul like you. And in the unlikely event you make it out to the San Joaquin Valley you have a friendly ear to talk to with me. Always wishing you the best, - Tony 9.18.25
I'm very sorry to hear that, Steve. These things usually do not reverse themselves. It is now a new reality. Aside from the practicalities, it will take some time to get used to the new reality. In Solzhenitsyn's Gulag Archipelago, he talks about when the inevitable finally happens. The knock on the door comes in the middle of the night, from that point on there's no going back, things will never be the same, and it's the beginning of a new reality. I'll try to find that passage; not that it will necessarily cheer you up. Been there, done that.
I'm so, so sorry Steve!
Oh man, I'm so sorry, Steve. I've been through one divorce and have been going through extreme difficulties in my current 17 year marriage (3 kids). So I know it is a pain unlike any other. I don't have many words of comfort, but know you will be win my prayers daily.
Words fail me here. I feel awful about all this for you and your family. I don't know where you are going or how much distance you will be traveling, but for some reason I hope you make it up to Michigan to see Fr. Joe in person. I have a feeling his friendly company would do some good for a weary soul like you. And in the unlikely event you make it out to the San Joaquin Valley you have a friendly ear to talk to with me. Always wishing you the best, - Tony 9.18.25