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  • About Me

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    salubria

    Male, 53
    WA, USA
    Member since November 7, 2007

    • About Me

      My wife was diagnosed with MS in Dec 2006. We have been married 24 years and have 3 children aged 16, 20 and 23. The disease and the side effects from the medications are life changing. She has filed for a divorce. That turns life upside down. Salubria: A place of healing. That's where I am.

      My wife was diagnosed with MS in Dec 2006. We have been married 24 years and have 3 children aged 16, 20 and 23. The disease and the side effects from the medications are life changing. She has filed for a divorce. That turns life upside down. Salubria: A place of healing. That's where I am.

    • Interests

      Family, outdoors, preserving salmon habitat, physics, electronics, cmos integrated circuit design, and all kinds techno geek stuff. bagpipes.

      Family, outdoors, preserving salmon habitat, physics, electronics, cmos integrated circuit design, and

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  • Journal

    • married 25 yrs, signed divorce papers today

      Mood September 6, 2009 3:03am

      We signed our divorce papers today. I have very mixed emotions. After 25 years of marriage I was forced into this divorce. It takes mutual consent to …

    • driving while spaced out

      Mood July 18, 2009 8:47am

       Two days after our dauhter nealy died in a car accident my stbx gave our daughter the use of her suburban, while our daughter is living with …

    • 17 yr old daughter's near death experience

      Mood July 16, 2009 9:55am

       My 17 yr old daubhter let a friend driver her car. They went way too fast and crashed. We are very fortunate that there were no serious …

    • Journal Entry for March 18, 2009

      Mood March 18, 2009 3:53pm

      St Patrick's day was amazing.

       

      It started with a nice thank you note from a friend we had over for dinner. I played the bagpipes at the …

    • Burn pile

      Mood February 5, 2009 11:42am

       

      My contract work has slowed down, I am paying support based on imputed income since the courts do not acknowledge that the economy has slowed …

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    • Hug

      From veeachjay September 20

      Hmmmm, I guess I won't tell you my blackberry pie story then....I'm not a big fan.....but I'm glad you had a good time :)

    • Well Done

      From veeachjay September 20

      I'm glad things turned out well for you, Sandy and now you can move on. Hope you're having a great weekend!

    • Hug

      From lycesq September 20

      I looked at your pictures, intending to look at the car picture, but then saw the labradors. They look exactly like my lab, Buttercup did. As I posted to your photo, I lost her this year to cancer (her picture is on my photos).

      Lynne

    • Hug

      From hazymay September 6

      thinking of you! hope you have a peaceful holiday weekend

    • Hug

      From Lily18 September 6

      I got divorced as well but I was afraid of my ex. He had anger issues. Please see if she is cognitively aware enough or the divorce may not even be legal.

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  • Goals

    Progress

    35 %

    Goal End Date is Mar 17, 17 2686 more days.
  • Support Groups

    • Close Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
      Type: Relapsing-remitting MS

      My wife was diagnosed with MS in Dec 2006, started avonex in Jan 2007, the side effects are brutal. It is an emotional roller coaster.

    • Close Environmental Allergies

      Treatments

      Allergy Shots Somewhat Helpful
      I had shots years ago, but they were not very useful
      Nasonex Working / Worked
      Helped with Polyps
      Singulair Working / Worked
      helps with asthma
    • Open Breakups & Divorce

      My wife has MS and has filed for divorce. She bailed out of mediation after one session. Like many men, I knew there were problems, but the divorce is a surprise.

      Treatments

      Couples Counseling Not Working
      She would talk about minimizing harm to the children, but not about reconciliation.
      Family Therapy Working / Worked
      minimizing harm to the children
      Forgiveness Somewhat Helpful
      MS is a horrible disease, and the treatment is painful. I can forgive her because I know this is not really her anymore. This is similar to a stroke in some ways.
      Music Working / Worked
      BAGPIPES! 9 Blasted notes. It is great to play. It is aerobic exercise, and requires complete mental focus.
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      I know I'm crazy, that makes the rest of the insanity easier to deal with.
      Reading Working / Worked
      read read read.
      Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
      talk, drink, talk
    • Open Life After Divorce

      getting divorced

    • Open High Blood Pressure

      I had a mild problem with blood pressure, but the ongoing divorce has bumped it up a couple of notches.

      Treatments

      Atenolol Working / Worked
      even half the minimum 25 mg dose has a strong effect on me. It did wonders immediately, but then after a few days it provoked my asthma.
      Fish Oil Working / Worked
      Lisinopril/HCTZ Working / Worked
      works
      Swimming Working / Worked
      works well to relax.
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