Patience is a hard thing. You know how I love Buddhist philosophy, and they believe it must be practiced constantly. That should tell you how easy it is to have, so don't beat yourself up for not having it. Just keep trying.
I loved the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu comments. S12 and S10 take it now. I used to hate taking them to it, but now jump at the chance. The owner wants to know when I'll start practicing, but am too old. I'll tell him you are gonna practice for both of us!
With respect to the class I'm taking, it is part of the BIPPs (Batterers Intervention and Prevention Program) offered by Texas. The provider must meet various criteria set up by Texas. You can google the term to find out more about the what and the why.
I need a few more sessions to determine the value of the course. Initially I was concerned, but we have recently moved to productive activities. I'm the only participant that wasn't arrested and ordered to the class by the court. From what I've seen, there is a lot of guilt and anger for the participants. Let me go to a few more classes before recommending it.
Has W said anything about you being abusive soldier?
me: 45 W:45 M 20 years T 22 years S14, S13, S11, D9 BD 2/28/14 D papers served 3/3/14 I moved out 3/15/14 MC start 4/2/14 I moved in 6/2/14 D suit withdrawn 6/30/14