Something that has been making me happy lately is that my daughter has been paying more attention to me. Usually playfully, she grabs my hand as I walk past and doesn't let go. Though I have noticed she also hugs me closer than she used to. Plays with my hair and compliments me.
Not completely sure what it's all about but we've had various conversations. One where she said her mother said she'll throw her out when she's 18. She said she knows her mother is joking but her eyes said otherwise. I told her that she will always have a place with me. That I understand the economics of today and it's frightening. I did not point out that her mother has never once had to rely only on herself. I've made clear I am always proud of her. Then there is the fact that she has her first bf and I have a gf whom I love. So some changes are happening and she's growing up. She has expressed the fact many times that she is in no hurry to grow up. Even though she is more mature than most kids her age.
Got more good news about my writing today. I usually make only a few $ for my writing each month, if anything at all. For December, I got nearly 5 times the amount I usually get. It's still not much. Less than a tank of gas. The good part is the indication, that my writing is being seen. I gain a few more subscribers each week. No big numbers just yet. I often pick up followers because of comments on various stories.
I really need to work on my website and start submitting stories for consideration to Progressive outlets. My only NY resolution is to reach the point where I am making a living from writing before the end of this year. May sound a bit ambitious but putting a time frame on it gets me working harder in that direction.
My gf's husband is continuing his head games. Made a pass at her today after them not having sex (thanks to him) for 4 years now. Also after picking multiple fights since he came back on Sunday, including insulting her sexually. He has insulted her mental stability numerous times, while she is stable and he is not. Any number of insults he has inflicted on her could easily be grounds for divorce but this last one was the last straw for her. No way she would ever sleep with him again after that and I don't blame her. Up to now I knew that was always a possibility and I just had to deal with it. Now she says she has no more guilt about sleeping with me.
I hope so. At the same time, I know she is now in a painful emotional state. Not really sure where this will go. It's possible she could want time to herself. That would not even make me angry. None of this really has. I knew what I was walking into, somewhat. Though I have not waited a year to wait longer all by myself. If she decides she wants freedom, that's fine but it means I have the same freedom. I'm hoping it doesn't go that direction.
Of course, it may craw her closer to me. That's what I hope for.
Not completely sure what it's all about but we've had various conversations. One where she said her mother said she'll throw her out when she's 18. She said she knows her mother is joking but her eyes said otherwise. I told her that she will always have a place with me. That I understand the economics of today and it's frightening. I did not point out that her mother has never once had to rely only on herself. I've made clear I am always proud of her. Then there is the fact that she has her first bf and I have a gf whom I love. So some changes are happening and she's growing up. She has expressed the fact many times that she is in no hurry to grow up. Even though she is more mature than most kids her age.
Got more good news about my writing today. I usually make only a few $ for my writing each month, if anything at all. For December, I got nearly 5 times the amount I usually get. It's still not much. Less than a tank of gas. The good part is the indication, that my writing is being seen. I gain a few more subscribers each week. No big numbers just yet. I often pick up followers because of comments on various stories.
I really need to work on my website and start submitting stories for consideration to Progressive outlets. My only NY resolution is to reach the point where I am making a living from writing before the end of this year. May sound a bit ambitious but putting a time frame on it gets me working harder in that direction.
My gf's husband is continuing his head games. Made a pass at her today after them not having sex (thanks to him) for 4 years now. Also after picking multiple fights since he came back on Sunday, including insulting her sexually. He has insulted her mental stability numerous times, while she is stable and he is not. Any number of insults he has inflicted on her could easily be grounds for divorce but this last one was the last straw for her. No way she would ever sleep with him again after that and I don't blame her. Up to now I knew that was always a possibility and I just had to deal with it. Now she says she has no more guilt about sleeping with me.
I hope so. At the same time, I know she is now in a painful emotional state. Not really sure where this will go. It's possible she could want time to herself. That would not even make me angry. None of this really has. I knew what I was walking into, somewhat. Though I have not waited a year to wait longer all by myself. If she decides she wants freedom, that's fine but it means I have the same freedom. I'm hoping it doesn't go that direction.
Of course, it may craw her closer to me. That's what I hope for.
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