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Post Christmas Letdown

mfrctaz — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 17:09:03 GMT

This has been a hard last couple of months. I have been on medical leave due to surgery to my foot- which is just not healing correctly-, and my husband decided it would be a good time to leave his job. Right before Christmas. He and his boss got into an argument- it has been building for a while - and they decided to part ways. My kids came in the next day- so we decided not to tell them until after the holidays- so I pretended through the whole time they were visiting- I am so upset with him- he has always said- it is much easier to find a new job while working- well- apparently- it is a do as I say- not as I do scenario. And to make matters worse- my daughter is getting married in 3 months-- Just overwhelmed- had to share

Re: Post Christmas Letdown

RetRN — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 21:03:43 GMT

I am so sorry, hope your foot heals and you can return to work. Sounds like your husband ruined the holidays with his choice. I hope things work out for you and that you can enjoy the wedding. I hope your daughter realizes that finances are tight and doesn't have unrealistic expectations. Please keep us updated. Good luck.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 01:16:48 GMT

There are highs and lows in everyone's lives, and it sounds like you're in a real funk. It won't last forever and things will improve soon. Good luck with the hubbie's job search and your bad foot.

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AuntG — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 02:13:06 GMT

That is kind of a bleak start to the new year. I have to wonder if your DH might regret his decision. It would have been far better to have lined up a new job before walking away from the old one.

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cater — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 02:32:02 GMT

mfrctaz, my heart goes out to you. Its bad enough that your foot is not healing like it should. But then your husband picks this time to leave his job without no job to go to. The worse part is you have to stuck in the same home with him while he is probably brooding and there is no place you can go. That's how some people do things never think first just plunge off and everyone is upset in the home. I hope he can at least collect unemployment till he finds another job. Hang in there and come here and we will try to cheer you up some how. You are probably handling this whole thing better then I would. With a daughter getting married soon and me not working yet I would be asking him just how does he think we are going to get through these next six months???? I know your nerves are in tangles mine are just thinking about you. Sad thing is you really can't do any thing till your foot heals. hang in there maybe he will be lucky and find employment quickly.

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mfrctaz — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 14:58:03 GMT

Thanks everyone I appreciate the kind words. Hoping this won't be a long time that he is out of wk.

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Another new name Sue — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 19:37:20 GMT

Christmas letdown is bad enough under better circumstances, so I understand your sad feelings. Maybe DH knows what he is doing and can find work soon. What's with the foot? Are you under close doctor's care?

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Vamp — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 03:17:27 GMT

That is a lot of weight on your shoulders, but keep in mind it won't last forever. You'll get through this. Hope your foot is better soon and you can get back to work and a normal routine. Best of luck to your DH with his job search.

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jeanlake — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 18:25:41 GMT

Oh, no, this is a tough season you have to journey through. I'm sorry. Seems like a lot is happening to you when you aren't to blame. Soldier through. Hopefully your husband will learn a valuable lesson about today's economy and do everything under his power not to walk through this again. Life has a way of teaching us and getting our attention. While you are waiting to heal and for family members to get their life together -- try to stay positive and meditate on better days ahead. I'm glad you vented. We all need to vent.