Category Archives: Anxiety
Argumentative
Early on, I lamented not being able to argue with my husband. Now, when I scream at him out of exasperation from another room, he thinks there are two crazy women in his life. That’s not fair to him and must be a tad terrifying. His demonstrations of anger seem to be a way ofContinue reading “Argumentative”
Another party
When we went to the neighborhood settlement house (as they used to be called) at Thanksgiving, Burt had an amazing time. Today, although he’s said he wants to go to every event there, Burt resisted going. We got ourselves organized for a good start by noon. He enjoyed the tea and tea cakes. He hadContinue reading “Another party”
In his shoes
It was a purely serendipitous occurrence. I got up to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night. I leave the lights off, not to disturb Burt. My hand accidentally brushed against the switch. I turned it off again, and the sudden darkness blinded me. I reached for what I thought was theContinue reading “In his shoes”
Anxious
Burt’s anxiety is a symptom of his LBD. My anxiety is also a symptom of Burt’s LBD. There are so many potholes on this wintry road of ours. Presently, I anxiously await the total eclipse. Anxiously, but not in a good way like the media paints it. I worry. Will I be able to keepContinue reading “Anxious”
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