Topic is Sleeping.
Strangerbesideme (original poster new member #48807) posted at 9:53 PM on Monday, October 19th, 2015
I just finished the book Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson. It's her second book, but it doesn't seem to matter that I read it before her first.
I have struggled with anxiety and depression for a number of years, but of course it's been magnified since d-day. This book is incredibly light hearted, hilarious and comforting. The author has struggled with various mental illnesses for all her life and this book is her reflection. the book does not have a logical timeline or really even a plot, but it had me laughing out loud many times. I had to stop reading it on my train to work because people were staring.... Most importantly, it reminded me that during the dark times I'm not alone. It has helped me remember that the negative thoughts are there because my depression is lying to me, not because that's the way others actually see me.
I highly recommend it for anyone who battles mental illness or anyone who knows someone who does. It can provide great insight for both side. Just a note - the author does NOT use a censor, if certain language offends you, maybe it would be best to avoid.
Me: BS 28
Him: WS 33
D-Day 22/03/2015
ATTEMPTING to reconcile
deepdarkocean ( new member #48239) posted at 7:38 AM on Saturday, October 24th, 2015
Jenny Lawson is amazing! If you haven't read her first book 'Let's Pretend This Never Happened', you should. I loan my copy to everyone.
Me:BW 40's
Him:WH 40's
DDay #1 12/2000 OEA became a 3month pa (rugswept everything)
DDay#2 3/25/15 pa with MUCH younger cow
DDay#3 3/28/15 discovered 3year long oea (over before discovery)
DDay#4 6/22/15 confessed to 2"sexchat only&
ResilientSorrow ( new member #49998) posted at 5:24 AM on Tuesday, January 12th, 2016
I've been considering reading that book. I am glad to hear that it is uplifting. Since DD about a year ago I have tried to read to distract myself from my own grief and sorrow. Trying to feel a void...
I will have to check this book out.
Thanks.
nowiknow23 ( member #33226) posted at 12:06 PM on Tuesday, January 12th, 2016
Her blog has been on my daily read list for many years. She's fantastic. 
You can call me NIK
And never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be.
― Sarah McMane
MylarPineapples ( member #39570) posted at 1:38 PM on Tuesday, January 12th, 2016
Thanks for the recommendation! I have put this one on my to-read list.
Me: BS, Him: WH
8/08: EA with former neighbor (OW#1)
1/13/13: EA/Sexting with Coworker#1 (OW#2)
6/16/13: Sexting with Coworker#2 (OW#3)
Reconciling
Topic is Sleeping.
