Monday, May 9, 2011

Mother's Day

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I tried to call my children several times and Martin wouldn't answer the phone.  Well, later that day he finally allowed the children to...
Sunday, May 8, 2011

Conversation with my son...

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My 9 yr old informed  me that his dad told him "if his mom did everything she was supposed to do, she could come home" . First of ...
Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Martin wants all conversations to recorded.....

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As I said earlier, "I think it's an excellent idea"!  You told me that "This is going to be kind of hard".  When I t...
Saturday, March 5, 2011

I pray this isn't so....

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My daughter informed me tonight that her dad touched her.  I asked her how and she said she was scared.  I called 911 and they went over and...
Thursday, March 3, 2011

Starting over....again!

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Well,  I'm off to California to be with my family.  I'm truly blessed to have a family who loves me and cares about me.  I'm sta...
Monday, February 28, 2011

E-mail sent to Martin 2/27/2011

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You have the kids so far removed from me emotionally, do they know how much I love them and miss them? Do you care?  I don't think so, ...

Take a look..........

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Take a look at everything that transpired through our marriage.  We had some rough roads, mistakes were made; we are human after all, but th...

Unbelievable!!!

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Martin pulled the ultimate!  I thought I had seen the worst of him, but unfortunately he has more demons that I thought.  My son J was makin...
Friday, February 18, 2011

More from Claudia Broome....

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http://claudiabroome.com/?p=5679
Friday, February 11, 2011

Just another day dealing with a control freak..... E-mail to Martin

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You told me a month ago that the only time I am allowed to call my children was between the hours of 6:45 and 7:30 due to their bedtime.  ...
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Thursday, January 27, 2011

E-mail sent to Martin 1/24/2011

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It was brought to my attention by J tonight that you have told him that I am not in his life because as he stated 'I have done bad thi...
Monday, January 3, 2011

Broken...

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Feeling so broken lately.  I feel as if there is no end to this path most days and the new year is just that; another year.  When will I eve...
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Wednesday, December 1, 2010

"The Man in the Glass"

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When you get what you want in your struggle for wealth...And the world makes you king for a day...Then go to the mirror and look at yourself...
Friday, November 26, 2010

Loving Life

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I love my children, myself and this wonderful world that we live in.  I am in awww when I see beautiful things again.  There is always a rai...
Thursday, November 25, 2010

Do the Turkey!

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Happy Thanksgiving!

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Have a great day everyone!!!
Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Wave's

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Just like most people who are divorced or facing divorce the emotions come in waves; just like a death.  You have all of these emotions that...
Sunday, November 21, 2010

Abuse

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http://www.focusonthefamily.com/lifechallenges/abuse_and_addiction/understanding_emotional_abuse/faqs_about_emotional_abuse.aspx

Martin

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I met this man and fell in love with him because I saw a wonderful person; no he wasn't perfect, none of us are, but when you see the go...

Seeing things in a different light

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As time goes by I can see that both Martin and I were victims to each other.  I did many things I shouldn't have and he did things to me...
Saturday, November 20, 2010

The Holidays..

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This is the worst time of the year when it's supposed to be the happiest.... I will get through this year once again because I know th...

Hope

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I have hope and have learned so much about myself through this process.  I have learned that I have more strength than I ever could have ima...
Friday, November 19, 2010

Blood Is Thicker Than Water

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http://claudiabroome.com/?p=3532

My Family

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Well I was with my family in California I watched as my younger cousins and nieces played together and were doing things little girls do and...

Does He Know?

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Does he know the pain I feel, that my legs feel like lead, that's it's hard to get up and push myself to do anything because I'm...

The Longing

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I tried to call the kids last night but I didn't get a phone call in return.  What are my kids thinking, are they thinking I have reject...
Monday, November 15, 2010

How am I going to get through this??

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The sleepless nights have started again.  I am so tired of not knowing my destiny.  I have learned that we really don't have control of ...
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Sunday, November 14, 2010

My Grandmother's passing

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Before the death of my grandmother I felt really positive about my future.  Since her passing I am now feeling I am ten steps behind where I...

It's been a while...

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I missed you blog and I need you more now than ever. There have been many changes in my life and one of the best things is that I am reach...
Thursday, September 2, 2010

Happily Divorced

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Happily Divorced
Saturday, August 28, 2010

Your first responsibility is to yourself | Michael Hoffman - Transformational Speaker

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Your first responsibility is to yourself | Michael Hoffman - Transformational Speaker
Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Divorce Attorney - Threats Made During a Divorce

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Divorce Attorney - Threats Made During a Divorce

Florida....

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I'm so torn about my move, but I know I have to restart my life.  My children mean so much to me and I dream about them almost every nig...

To Be Or Not To Be: Divorced

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To Be Or Not To Be: Divorced
Sunday, August 15, 2010

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I feel as if I'm finally coming out of this fog that has been surrounding me for the past 2 years...I know I will survive and I am sta...
Wednesday, August 11, 2010

E-mail to Martin 8/7/2010

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I'm so tired and worn out from everything that transpired during the divorce and after.  I feel as if I can't have a healthy relati...

E-mail sent to Martin 8/10/2010

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Today I have received your request for a bi-annual report from the doctor prescribing my 20mg of paxil.  I am working on getting these and ...
Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Ridiculous....

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I   I find it rather pitiful that any parent would go to this extent to keep children from the other parent..Martin requested in our initial...
Thursday, July 29, 2010

Heavy heart

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As I'm packing up and getting ready to move to a bigger city where I can find work, I feel as if I will never see my children again.  It...
Friday, July 9, 2010

Missing my kids more than anything...........

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Today I am missing my kids so much I can't breathe.  I have these wonderful children and I can only dream of them and how they were when...
Sunday, July 4, 2010

My move....

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Well I had to make the move closer to a bigger city for better work opportunities, this was definitely not an easy thing for me to do. On ...

Divorce: Nesting

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Divorce: Nesting
Thursday, June 10, 2010

E-mail sent to Martin

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Martin, Per your original request we are supposed to communicate via e-mail. Well, you never respond to them so I had to start texting you...

How???

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How will I ever feel normal again???  I am so lost at this point in my life.  I have never in my life experienced pain like this before. 
Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Depression related to loss of a child

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Depression related to loss of a child
Friday, June 4, 2010

Missed you Blog :)

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Well I'm back home and feeling better.  I have so many unknowns at this point in my life.  I spoke to Martin as I was being released fro...
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Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Feeling sick

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I have been sick for about a week, I hope I feel better soon.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Al and Tipper Gore separate after 40 years - More politics- msnbc.com

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Al and Tipper Gore separate after 40 years - More politics- msnbc.com
Monday, May 31, 2010

Trust

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I honestly don't know if I could ever trust another man. Even if it feels right, in the back of my mind I will still wonder. How do yo...

Making a new life

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I no longer want to hang on to our photo album, the dress, candles or the invitation.  I want to put this all behind me and move forward.  I...

Phone Call With Kids

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The kids spent the weekend with Martin and his mom this holiday weekend.  They had a great time and sounded tired. I sent Martin a text an...

Letter's written by Martin and myself to our sweet J

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Click on them to view in a larger format

Sad Day

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Today isn't the best day for me.  I miss my children so much.  How did things ever get to this??

Art

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I have a couple of prints of who I believe to be the most tranquil artist; Claude Monet.  As I was laying on my sofa I was really looking an...
Sunday, May 30, 2010

E-mail sent to Martin

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You have taken away the mother to your children Martin. Trust me it's not a good feeling no matter how they were separated, it's a h...
Thursday, May 27, 2010

My music

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The songs I play on here are songs that come from days when things were better and when I was younger and songs that remind me of my childre...

Grieving

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I'm grieving the time I'm missing with my children.  I don't know how to adjust to this new change. I got this book from my so...
Wednesday, May 26, 2010

How petty

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I tried to call the kids but Martin was on his way home so he said after they are done eating dinner he would have them call me.  He menti...

Decisons...

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I wish I could pay someone to make my decisions just for a day........
Monday, May 24, 2010

Tormenting

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I can't even begin to tell you how sad I feel.  I miss my kids more than anyone can imagine.  How can I ever live without them?  Martin ...

Blue Day

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I miss my kids so much.  I spoke to them on the phone yesterday and they didn't mention not coming over to visit.  I think Martin didn...
Sunday, May 23, 2010

Forgiveness

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I forgive Martin for all he has done.  I'm not  the one he will have to face in the end. I can sleep at night knowing I didn't lie a...

Grieving

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I really don't think I grieved the loss of my first child.  All children are a gift from the lord and I don't understand how or why ...

Judith's Divorce Blog: GRUMPY OLD WOMEN

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Judith's Divorce Blog: GRUMPY OLD WOMEN

CAN HE READ!!!

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I sent Martin an e-mail and left him a voice mail and he calls me 5 minutes ago and ask if I'm coming to get the kids.  Hello, my transm...
Saturday, May 22, 2010

Just Spoke To The Kids

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Martin allowed the kids to call me.  When J handed the phone to him he hung up therefore no answer on if he will bring the kids to me for ga...

Supposed to be my weekend with the kids

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Well if Martin would of said something a week ago maybe I could of lined things up but he didn't mention it until 9:30 this morning. I...

My Children Don't Understand

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Completely heart broken and my children don't understand.  Martin is the coldest man I have ever known.  He wants to put ...

Divorce Abuses Children | Women's Divorce Support

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Divorce Abuses Children Women's Divorce Support

Martin refuses to bring kids to me today

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Martin just phoned and said he was not bringing the kids to me.  In our parenting plan it states I need to provide transportation but he kno...
Friday, May 21, 2010

Left Martin A Message To Have Kids Call

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Well no phone call.  I can't wait to see my little blessings tomorrow  though :).
Thursday, May 20, 2010

My Path

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Okay, I'm staying put in this little town for my kids because their needs are my priority.  I think I have a lot to gain and learn becau...
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Why people get married (written by kids)

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1) You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should kee...
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Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Thank You

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Thank you for all of you who choose to take time out of your life to read my story.  I appreciate all the notes and support.  Just knowing y...

My Grandparents

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I had a dream last night about my granddaddy.  If he was still alive I know things would be different.  I miss him so much it hurts.  He was...

The Box

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Another sleepless night.  I tossed and turned wondering how am I going to pull this off?  How am I going to be able to stay close to my chil...
Monday, May 17, 2010

Good Morning and needing WD-40

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I wish this was a better morning for me.  I'm feeling pretty low with all the unknowns in my life at this point.  I didn't sleep ver...
Sunday, May 16, 2010

Got my Java

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I visited Charbucks Starbucks and got my half decaf mocha and I'm ready to roll.

Quote from a potential Craigslist buyer

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I had to steal borrow this: Man plans while God laughs...

My Family And Friends

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Nope my family and friends aren't perfect but I can say one thing.  They always treated Martin with respect!  I suppose living 1200 mile...

Plans for the day

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I listed things on Craigslist because I really don't feel like hauling a ton of stuff to the Western part of the state.  I'm going t...

Lost Respect

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Not to long into our marriage I lost respect for Martin.  He would never stand up for his marriage and our family unit.  He always was afrai...

Church

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I wish Martin would take the kids to church.  He thinks because the kids go to Mass at school he doesn't need to take them on Sundays.  ...

Phone Call With Kids

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I just spoke to the kids and they are excited about going fishing.  One of Martin's high school friends has a boat.  C says that she...
Saturday, May 15, 2010

Phone Call From Kids

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Martin just had the kids call me.  They are at the Lilac Day Parade and they sound excited.  I missed them all day. Now I can get a good n...

Feelings

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As I sit here I'm thinking about how I was told how to behave and not behave during the divorce process.   God gave us tears to cry wh...

Isolation

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I feel so isolated living here.  I miss my kids so much today.  I left Martin a message to have them call me this morning but nothing yet. ...

Getting ready to move

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I will be moving in the next couple of weeks and not looking forward to it.  It's time to start trying to rebuild my life.  Martin and I...

Finding a job and running low on money to live

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I live in a place where the job market is horrible and I have tried for 6 mths now to find a job where I can support myself but I have had ...

Things Martin said

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While we were going through the divorce Martin said a number of things: 1. I was never the kids primary care give because I had help.  Wel...

Time with my children

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Okay so I had to go through alcohol classes which I learned a lot from.  I did whatever I was told to do to see my children.  I was not a ...

Jumped through the hoops

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Well I jumped through the hoops; had to attend alcohol classes and completed that.  Martin had to take an 8 hour drug and alcohol class.  No...
Friday, May 14, 2010

Martin is asking to relocate the children

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The company Martin works for went bankrupt and he wants to move to the other side of the state.  I spoke to my first attorney about this sin...

Meeting with the Guardian ad Litem November 2008

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I wasn't really sure what to expect but I do know that 90% of the time the judge sides with them.  When we meet of course I'm not my...

Premeditated

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My attorney and therapist said that Martin premeditated this for months.  He lived up to what he told me "He would fight me to the bitt...

I had to let my attorney go

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For one thing she wasn't worth the money and yes maybe I made her job harder.  I was out of options so I called C.L.E.A.R. who referred ...

Back to 2007

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October of 2007 after years of female issues I have a hysterectomy at the age of 38; they took both ovaries  since I had multiple cyst and t...

Finding it hard to forgive at this point but I will because I am bigger than this

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Martins knows this is not true and he sits there and allows this.  How can he do this to the mother of his children is beyond me!  I would o...

First court appearnace

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We come in and we get up to the stand and Martins attorney is telling the judge that he doesn't want to hear about me killing my childre...

Finding a lawyer in a short amount of time

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I am having a tough time finding a lawyer.  They are all booked for weeks and my court date is in a couple of weeks.  The attorney I wanted ...
Thursday, May 13, 2010

Three weeks before

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Three weeks before all of this happened Martin was in Germany working.  If he thought I was an unstable mother why would he dare leave me wi...

It was all a ploy

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Well when Martin dropped me off at the psyche ward he cut off all communication with me.  He never allowed me speak to the children.  I met ...

Never go to a Priest for marital issues

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Tuesday morning I call my children's school and ask if they were there and they said "no".  I go to the school hoping to spea...
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October 2008

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Martin and I attend a neighbors birthday party and I'm asked to make the Martini's.  Well I had to test each one before I gave them ...
Wednesday, May 12, 2010

2006 and Marriage Counseling

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After the incident with the police Martin and I attempt marriage counseling.  I lay all my feelings out and some concerns I have with Martin...
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