Thanks all.

A friend asked me yesterday how I can stay so cheerful with all I've been through in the last year. My grandfather (last one) passed away, 2 uncles passed away, my wife left me, my family is in shambles, I am on the verge of losing my home, lost my job (and career) yesterday, most of my property and possessions will have to be sold off etc. I replied it's actually quite easy, the only real regret I have is the not really listening to my wife sooner. The rest is out of my control and besides I'm just a big happy kid at heart.

I'm not sure how W will react to this, I'm not going to tell her, let her hear about it from friends and see if she contacts me, but I doubt it.

"When you have nothing left to lose, that's when it's time to give your all"


Me: 36 years old 1st marriage
Wife: 40 years old second marriage
S: 12
D: 6
Status: Separated Nov 2/08, Served papers Feb 18/09.
PA confirmed 03/09
Custody: 1 week on, 1 week off, wife wants sole.