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June 8, 2025

Where do i find a counselor and friends who will put up with a bitter old man?

  • June 8, 2025
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28 years ago, I gave up my fast growing career when my wife threatened to take my 3 kids and leave me. We moved back to our hometown, and she started her own business while I kept getting knocked further back down, that success ladder. I raised my kids mostly alone while working two jobs. In 2015, she tried to kill me while I was sleeping, and she lost her front teeth when I reacted to my attacker. Which made me a wife beater. Strange how there was no blood anywhere. 

 

Three days later, I was served divorce papers, and she magically had a new pony farm with her female friend , "who had more money than she could ever spend unquote. My kids were instructed not to talk to me and haven't since, but they sure have nice, easy lives. 

 

So no, I have not been able to forgive and move on. The bitterness remains, I have no friends, family is no help, I don't want to be bitter with my kids so i dont communicate with them either, I fear being around anyone that I will make them bitter too, people try to like me then run when they see the bitter guy underneath,  I don't go to church because I don't want to forgive and forget, there has not been a single day for 10 years that I haven't thought about that day. 

Writing helps, but no one is willing to help me. 

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    SummerOnTheWay1
    June 8, 2025

    📎  Jon @JonM592499 , I am sorry about all this and donot have an answer my friend. You donot say how old you are. IF you are age 50+, and IF there is a "local" elder office - they maybe able to offer some counseling.

     

    It is a GOOD thing that writing helps a little. I am not into journaling, but some folks have found this a "healing" tool.

     

    It is VERY HARD to get back up after what you have been through.

     

    A wonderful way to meet people is to "maybe" get involved in activities that bring you PEACE & COMFORT.

     

    I am glad you stopped by to share.

     

    Take care,

    Nicole  👵  (Ask For A Health Tip Forum)

     


    ➡️[*** Jon wrote on Sunday 6/8/25:

    28 years ago, I gave up my fast growing career when my wife threatened to take my 3 kids and leave me. We moved back to our hometown, and she started her own business while I kept getting knocked further back down, that success ladder. I raised my kids mostly alone while working two jobs. In 2015, she tried to kill me while I was sleeping, and she lost her front teeth when I reacted to my attacker. Which made me a wife beater. Strange how there was no blood anywhere. 

     

    Three days later, I was served divorce papers, and she magically had a new pony farm with her female friend , "who had more money than she could ever spend unquote. My kids were instructed not to talk to me and haven't since, but they sure have nice, easy lives. 

     

    So no, I have not been able to forgive and move on. The bitterness remains, I have no friends, family is no help, I don't want to be bitter with my kids so i dont communicate with them either, I fear being around anyone that I will make them bitter too, people try to like me then run when they see the bitter guy underneath,  I don't go to church because I don't want to forgive and forget, there has not been a single day for 10 years that I haven't thought about that day. 

    Writing helps, but no one is willing to help me. ***]


    Contributor ⭐
    June 8, 2025

    I turned 60 April 17th alone. 

    I just want to find a way to document my life that won't get deleted. For the last 2 years, I added taking care of my parents while their health fades. Mom developed diabetes and not long after dementia destroyed her memory and her ability to walk. Dad can barely walk, due to advanced osteoarthritis, he can't hear and is very stubborn. I have no time to work on my own needs. 

    Thank you for your response. 

    SummerOnTheWay1
    June 8, 2025

    📎  You are welcome Jon @JonM592499 . There are some members here who I am hoping will respond. Not an expert on what is out there as far as getting you some time to relax.

     

    I am assuming BOTH parents are still alive & maybe living with you or you moved in with them?

     

    Are you in the United States?

     

    NO PRESSURE to answer these questions. Just trying to figure out what maybe available. Depends on your location & housing.

     

    Take care,

    Nicole  👵  (Ask For A Health Tip Forum)

     


    ➡️[*** Jon wrote on Sunday 6/8/25:

    I turned 60 April 17th alone. 

    I just want to find a way to document my life that won't get deleted. For the last 2 years, I added taking care of my parents while their health fades. Mom developed diabetes and not long after dementia destroyed her memory and her ability to walk. Dad can barely walk, due to advanced osteoarthritis, he can't hear and is very stubborn. I have no time to work on my own needs. 

    Thank you for your response. ***]