And it all came to a crashing halt.... · 11:31pm Aug 2nd, 2018
Despite attempts to hold things together, and having what I thought was a functional detente, my marriage came to a screeching halt last night as my partner threw me out into the dark and cold with nothing but the clothes on my back. I am homeless, unable to return home for my things unless I have a police escort and before I do that I have to secure a place to live.
Last night I slept on a park bench. Tonight, a kind person has offered me their garage, so I will at least have a roof over my head.
All writing is suspended until further notice. I have shuttered my Patreon, and I am scrambling to rebuild my life.
No, this is not a joke. Well, if it is, it's a bad one, but I am determined to carry through and find the light again. Until then, I leave you with this...
Oh, veiled and secret Power
Whose paths we seek in vain,
Be with us in our hour
Of overthrow and pain;
That we - by which sure token
We know Thy ways are true -
In spite of being broken,
Because of being broken,
May rise and build anew.
Stand up and build anew!
Hymn to Breaking Strain, final stanza
Oh fuck. Hope things change for the better soon.
What part of the world are you in?
That is fucked up, who does that to someone?
What the hell happened?
Damn, so sorry to hear that. You have my condolences. I really hope you're able to get back on your feet and pull through.
Post PayPal link.
I yearn for something more I could do, but for what it's worth, you have my best wishes. Take care of yourself - we'll be here when you're got your feet planted again.
Okay...update
Night #1 Park Bench
Night #2 Pallet with some cardboard on top
Night #3 will be on an actual bed.
You guys are the best. The offers of help and friendship have made it really hard to not cry while using public computers. Right now, money can't help me. Particularly as the ex has access to my paypal. I'll be setting up a new one as soon as I can.
I will get through this.
I will write again.
As the song goes,
"I have no guilt to haunt me,
I feel no wrong intent."
Good luck man.
I went through much the same thing 15 years ago. I was lucky enough to have a pickup with a camper top. Turned out that the middle 2 of my 4 children weren't mine. Yeah mandatory dna tests in my state b4 any child support can be alocated.
You will get through this. It hurts now but you'll be back writing on no time and your ex will suffer a hit from karma for this. My ex died of a drug overdose 2 years ago.
I'm really sorry to hear that happened to you. You'll make it through, I'm sure of it.