Monthly Archives: June 2014

Everything That Glitters (Is Not Gold)

Posted on June 28, 2014 by LivingWithLou

Lou’s room has been painted, and then repainted. The colors were great but the glaze for the purple wall? The one that was supposed to make it glitter and shine? It made it dark and goth, kind of depressing really, … Continue reading →

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Independent Women

Posted on June 27, 2014 by LivingWithLou

I am trying to paint Lou’s room. I’ve gotten as far as cleaning it out, now I’m trying to decide on a paint color. I have purchased some flower and owl items to start the ball rolling and ‘inspire’ me. … Continue reading →

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I’m Moving On

Posted on June 26, 2014 by LivingWithLou

I think I might have worded some things wrong. My husband’s actions aren’t probably ‘road blocks’ as much as they are triggers I’m still working on. He isn’t groveling or kissing my ass (not my words, yours), and he isn’t … Continue reading →

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Break On Through (To The Other Side)

Posted on June 25, 2014 by LivingWithLou

I found out about the affair on a Wednesday. By Monday of the next week my oldest son had went back to college, my sister and niece back to Kansas, my friends and father-in-law had stopped babysitting me, and I … Continue reading →

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I Love It

Posted on June 24, 2014 by LivingWithLou

I got mad at my husband today… It was another giant step in my recovery/healing because I got mad about a normal thing. I got mad because he had dumped some smoker residue (burnt wood, ashes, act) into my yard. … Continue reading →

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The House That Built Me

Posted on June 23, 2014 by LivingWithLou

I’ve been busy this last week, we had a party. A big cook-out to celebrate our oldest two kids turning 20 and 18. It was actually fun, and made me feel normal. It was the first big party since my … Continue reading →

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Handlebars

Posted on June 20, 2014 by LivingWithLou

I’m finding a roadblock in my recovery. My husband… I could leave it at that and be done, no one would question me, because he is my biggest trigger. However it’s not so much his being a giant trigger it’s … Continue reading →

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Pappa Loved Momma

Posted on June 13, 2014 by LivingWithLou

I’m thinking of giving my husband a ‘triggers’ list for Father’s Day. What do you get the father who had an affair? Who broke your wedding vows and your heart? Who was an unappreciative asshole on his last Father’s Day … Continue reading →

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A Love Without End, Amen

Posted on June 13, 2014 by LivingWithLou

Got some important parenting advice for everyone…Don’t have an affair. I know you are all blown away, and thinking to yourself “Wow Kelly!! Thanks for sharing”. As always you all are welcome for my amazing advice. The end… Just kidding, … Continue reading →

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My Heart Will Go On

Posted on June 11, 2014 by LivingWithLou

I was told someone had asked a friend if I had cancer or if I was dying. I used to share my blog on my facebook sometimes, when I felt like it or when it mentioned a friend and this … Continue reading →

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