Author Archives: Lyn

Shock

Posted on December 27, 2009 by Lyn

“Whatever you are thinking about me I deserve,” said my husband, today.  Again. Spent a lot of the day curled up on my side on the bed.  Wish I could pick a mood and stick with it, but once I … Continue reading →

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Brazen

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Lyn

I have a fantasy where I grab the O.W. by the hair and forcefully shave a random pattern through her dark roots with unfettered delight. I imagine she struggles, but can’t break free.  I see her in her blue turtleneck … Continue reading →

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Q and A

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Lyn

“Let me understand this. You had an affair.” “Yes.” “You went to a hotel?” “Yes. She made all of the arrangements.” “You went to a hotel to meet another woman.” “Yes.” “You went to a room and took your clothes … Continue reading →

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The Outburst

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Lyn

After  a fairly quiet day, it’s become clear that my husband is substantially depressed. He stopped talking a few hours ago and then when I asked him about it, he said he was thinking about things. He just lost his … Continue reading →

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The Lost Love

Posted on December 20, 2009 by Lyn

I sat for a long time, real or imagined, on the sofa.  I saw what happened, I heard what happened, but what was happening? I stood up and turned towards our bedroom. My husband was now in the kitchen, ready … Continue reading →

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How I Am, Really

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Lyn

“So how are you really?” asks my friend, Jeannie, as she leans in towards me at the restaurant. That is such a difficult question to answer. Aside from feeling occasionally schizophrenic, specifically, several times a day, I mostly feel numb. … Continue reading →

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Where We Were

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Lyn

Let me tell you about our marriage.We’ve been married 11 years, my husband and I. Happily. Am I deluded? We were so happily married that people used to comment, “I’ve never, ever heard you complain about your husband!” “You got … Continue reading →

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