Hello Again My Friends.

[JonJon]

Glad to hear from you. Losing a woman you love can be very depressing, been there and done that (maybe not to the same extent). One thing that I have learned from all that is that there are PLENTY of women out there looking for good men. Once the right one comes around, you will wonder where she has been all your life. Be encouraged.

 

[SDogo]

You guys rock, this is exactly why I came back and let my situation be known. Your support is much appreciated and the advice I have gotten in PM's is priceless.

Can't wait to get back posting more once the clouds have parted and things settle down!

 

[CowboyMcCoy]

Glad to hear from you. Losing a woman you love can be very depressing, been there and done that (maybe not to the same extent). One thing that I have learned from all that is that there are PLENTY of women out there looking for good men. Once the right one comes around, you will wonder where she has been all your life. Be encouraged.

You still play LoU? At least I think that was you who played after a breakup.

 

[CowboyMcCoy]

You guys rock, this is exactly why I came back and let my situation be known. Your support is much appreciated and the advice I have gotten in PM's is priceless.

Can't wait to get back posting more once the clouds have parted and things settle down!

My advice? Date other women when you can. It makes it a lot easier. Some say don't do that. I disagree. Do it.

 

[JonJon]

You still play LoU? At least I think that was you who played after a breakup.

No that wasn't me. Someone played that to get over a break up?

 

[SDogo]

My advice? Date other women when you can. It makes it a lot easier. Some say don't do that. I disagree. Do it.

Been on two dates, I'll admit the first was very akward. Just did not feel right, was not ready at all but it really taught me some stuff and the made the 2nd rather enjoyable. Your right though, I did notice a bit of relief and a sence that I would be ok, that it's not the end of the world. Just doing a little talking now while everything settles but it looks promising.

I don't know if jumping right back in is right for everyone but so far so good on this side.

 

[5Stars]

:starspin :starspin :starspin :starspin :starspin

 

[Jenky]

Welcome back dude

 

[WPBCowboysFan]

Sorry to hear about your troubles but wishing you the best as you move forward.

 

[TheCowboy]

Welcome back man, sorry for your troubles.

 

[Muhast]

You are one of my favorite posters. So sorry for the bad news, but really happy that you seem to have a plan and things will work out for you!

I'll pray everything goes smooth with the move and the custody battle!

 

[NeonNinja]

You guys rock, this is exactly why I came back and let my situation be known. Your support is much appreciated and the advice I have gotten in PM's is priceless.

Can't wait to get back posting more once the clouds have parted and things settle down!

Better be back for the draft talk!

 

[Bigdog]

It is great hearing from you again, SDogo and I am sorry to hear about your troubles. How are your kids doing with this change? My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need. Time does heal broken hearts and if you need anything just let me know. You and your kids will always be supported by me.

 

[diehard2294]

It sounds like you are headed in the right situation. Good luck

 

[Duane]

Best of luck to you going forward.

 

[Zaxor]

This post is very difficult as well as much needed, healing of sorts if you will.

I have received more then a few emails, PM's and texts over the last 5 months from many of you wondering if I was ok and where I was at. I apologize for the lack of response. The last 5 months have been a very trying and difficult time in my life and I have been on a self seeking mission of sorts.

Shortly after the season began my wife and I started to have some issues. I noticed something was wrong but working so many hours and being on the road a lot I was missing signs and missing facts. I soon found out my wife of 15 years had been having an affair and we seperated. It was very hard on myself and my 3 children. I went through a stage of depression, stopped caring about life and everything I enjoyed. I was just hanging on trying to make it. It stayed that way for a good time and then I decided I could let it control me or use it to my advantage.

I discovered a lot about myself again as a person and as a father. Finally right after Christmas I made a major decision. I'll keep that to myself but long story short, I moved back to NY from SC and I have my 3 children with me. My relationship with my wife is stressed at best and a resolution looks impossible but I have been blessed and I'm preparing to start over.

I'm currently in the process of trying to get permanent custody of my 3 children and starting to enjoy the things I gave up on. For a long time just coming to this board to check in was difficult, for the first time in my life I believe I may have caught a total of 3 hours of Cowboys football. None of it was important to me but I missed it.

The good news is while I still have a lot of healing to do I'm back. I have my 3 kids, I'm enjoying things again and I'm finding there is a life out there for a single father of 3! Matter of fact, having your crap together and being a single father is a bit of a bonus when it comes to the attention of the ladies.

I just wanted to stop in and thank all of you that have reached out for your concern and support and those that have offered prayers I ask that you keep me in mind and the journey and healing is not yet over.

Thanks again!:starspin

raised mine alone also...its harder on single dads...many programs are geared for single moms but not so for single dads..also I suffered in the work environment as taken off for a sick kid was like asking for the moon and you would get looks like you were from Mars...thats the bad....the absolute great part is you get to share in every aspect of their life I can't even begin to tell you the joy that will bring you. I had no social life really but I am really not into socializing alot anyway but I got to meet all the moms and dads at the school functions or other interests...in a way it cost me a career in another it has been a very rewarding experience...my 2 boys are big boys now well I guess they are men really but I am very proud of them...since than I got a different lady and we have 2 girls now the plan was for me to go out and work and her to take care of the kids but that was shot to heck when I got ill and forced into medical retirement so I am raising these 2 girls (with a bit of help from their Mom) but it was like putting on an old shoe slipped right into the routine...if ya need help my friend I will be glad to help ya out any time...just shoot me a pm

 

[visionary]

love your posts SDogo

hope all stabilizes in your personal life

I always say that there is nothing in this world like kids, enjoy them, they will help the healing

welcome back!!!

 

[JBond]

God Bless...It sounds like you are a terrific father. That is the most important role a man can have.

 

[RS12]

Every symptom you desribed is deep depression. Sounds like you have turned the corner and are doing the right things. Pulling for you.

 

[CowboyStar88]

This post is very difficult as well as much needed, healing of sorts if you will.

I have received more then a few emails, PM's and texts over the last 5 months from many of you wondering if I was ok and where I was at. I apologize for the lack of response. The last 5 months have been a very trying and difficult time in my life and I have been on a self seeking mission of sorts.

Shortly after the season began my wife and I started to have some issues. I noticed something was wrong but working so many hours and being on the road a lot I was missing signs and missing facts. I soon found out my wife of 15 years had been having an affair and we seperated. It was very hard on myself and my 3 children. I went through a stage of depression, stopped caring about life and everything I enjoyed. I was just hanging on trying to make it. It stayed that way for a good time and then I decided I could let it control me or use it to my advantage.

I discovered a lot about myself again as a person and as a father. Finally right after Christmas I made a major decision. I'll keep that to myself but long story short, I moved back to NY from SC and I have my 3 children with me. My relationship with my wife is stressed at best and a resolution looks impossible but I have been blessed and I'm preparing to start over.

I'm currently in the process of trying to get permanent custody of my 3 children and starting to enjoy the things I gave up on. For a long time just coming to this board to check in was difficult, for the first time in my life I believe I may have caught a total of 3 hours of Cowboys football. None of it was important to me but I missed it.

The good news is while I still have a lot of healing to do I'm back. I have my 3 kids, I'm enjoying things again and I'm finding there is a life out there for a single father of 3! Matter of fact, having your crap together and being a single father is a bit of a bonus when it comes to the attention of the ladies.

I just wanted to stop in and thank all of you that have reached out for your concern and support and those that have offered prayers I ask that you keep me in mind and the journey and healing is not yet over.

Thanks again!:starspin

SD!!! I can relate!!! Man I am happy to hear that you are doing well! I am going through the samething minus the Childern as we didn't have kids. I am in the state of heavy deperssion and withdrawl from life so to speak. For anyone going through the same you know what I mean. I wish you the best SD stay strong!