Even with me working, it really is not much more than what I was making with unemployment. Maybe just a few dollars more now with me working.

So they will continue to not have the luxury of going out like they once did but they will have food on the table.

H is very upset about his own doings and when someone is depressed, it is so hard to get up off the floor. He is very worried about the financial state of affairs.

I have heard from other people whose spouse was like this, it took them a long time to finally get a job and get back on their feet.

Under "normal" circumstances, it is easier to get up and do your best to get a job. But with someone who has been in MLC or even just plain old depression, it is much harder.

The Bomb: 08/05
H moves out: 06/2006
H moves back: 01/07 & Out again: 01/07
H moves back: 03/08 & Out again: 04/08
H moves back: 05/09 & Out again: 07/09
Divorced 08-12
Kids: 22, 20, 19