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The end of one chapter, but the start of another

One door closes, another opens. I've been through several life changes and it always seemed that as soon as the path forward was clear and obvious, the pain of transition gave way quickly to the excitement of opportunity ahead. Relish the new adventures and try to remember only the good things from the past. Only bring with you the things that will benefit you moving forward. Rise above, and move forward.

Stop by soon, my friend - our company, the humidor, and the deck awaits..... :cool:

Best Regards - B.B.S.
 
I will smoke one of my best to your new life, i don't believe i have ever read a more reasonable response to such an emotional situation before! I salute you brother, may life take you on a better course, and after reading your post there is no doubt you will land on your feet. :thumbs:
 
Cory,

I have learned little about you, however the time we spent in Vegas we spoke often about current events in our life's. my self I have never been married as you know, and fathered no children as fare as I know. LOL But to stand in front of you pierce and admit your faults and short coming's is the mark of a GOOD MAN.

With 12 years of sobriety coming in December I can tell you first hand change is not easy and mostly happens only when the pain is great enough.

Give your self the time and space to forgive YOURSELF, and your ex. Than as my grand father told me" Son, why buy the cow when the milk is free"

you just new I was going to say that............... See you in VEGAS. :whistling:
 
Cory, way to put it out there! I bet you feel better just writing about it. You now know that YOU are a strong man and can travel the clear path with that knowledge. Head up, shoulders back, and a true heart. Good journey brother, I'll smoke a great one in honor of your strength.
 
Cory,

Sad to hear about Ch 1, however I think Ch 2 will be the best ever.

Hang in there, you gave it 120% and now you know for a fact you did the right thing.

Take care my friend,
Rod
 
Congratulations on finally being able to close this chapter of your life Cory, I remember the relief when I was finally able to do the same and move on. In fact, I remember celebrating in a very similar fashion, with a 1998 Trinidad and a bottle of Knob Creek.

I'd also like to thank you for the very inspirational words as it comes at a very good time for me as well. I know in my heart that you will be OK Cory and that you will only grow from this experience.

David
 
I wake up in the morning, and I realize I do the same exact thing I did the day before, and the day before that, and before that, and... well there seems to be a trend going on here. The monotony of life might seem stable, I would know what to expect, but somehow it's those twists and loopholes that knock me on my ass and make me realize there is always something better to look forward to. I guess it's all about how you eat a Reese's Pieces.
 
I know all too well how you feel right now. Spent every moment of every day with my partner for almost the last 8 years. Lived out of state in Atlanta and Dallas and now back to NJ. Lots of great experiences and I love her more than anything. Married last summer on 7/7. Moved out of the apartment into out first house on 12/1. She made a string of selfish mistakes that began around February. I have been alone here for months now as she left one day and decided to live with her girlfriend. A week after she left I found out one of my two dogs has lymphoma and was days away from certain death. So now I have to take her every week to a special vet an hour away for chemotherapy. The house is up for sale and the housing market is shit. Lost over ten pounds in the first 5 days and looked like the walking dead. It's hard. But I have learned so much about myself and about life in this short time. I look at my dog and see someone who doesn't know she is sick so she doesn't act like she is sick. She savors every day, every moment and has more fight in her than you can imagine. Never ever ever give up. Life can and will go on. Eat right, exercise, talk to someone if you think you need to, & don't drink too much. Get your ass to work, don't be late on the bills, and don't fester in your own pit of negativity. Don't use this as an excuse for anything. Remember how you feel and try hard to never do this to someone else. You will be fine. The world is yours. PM me any time you want to talk.
 
Cory,
Sorry to hear this but it seems like you have a good attitude about a crappy situation.
Keep your chin up!

-Rob
 
Cory, I've never met you bro, don't know too much about you beyond a little that I've read, and a couple pics shared by others, but after reading this I can say I feel a lot closer to you. To share something like that.... Is tough, but it makes you that much tougher in my book.

May all be well with you bro, and may you find a happiness far beyond what you've known to this day. And I think you will.

Mick
 
You, sir have a very good intuitive sense tha should serve you well in the next chapter. Very diffcult indeed especially when you invested so much emotional collateral in the situation. Too bad for now, but better now than later......

Close the book and start writing another one and I for one appreciate the fact you are able to share the story, that will go a long way to the new start.
 
Marcos said:
I know all too well how you feel right now. Spent every moment of every day with my partner for almost the last 8 years. Lived out of state in Atlanta and Dallas and now back to NJ. Lots of great experiences and I love her more than anything. Married last summer on 7/7. Moved out of the apartment into out first house on 12/1. She made a string of selfish mistakes that began around February. I have been alone here for months now as she left one day and decided to live with her girlfriend. A week after she left I found out one of my two dogs has lymphoma and was days away from certain death. So now I have to take her every week to a special vet an hour away for chemotherapy. The house is up for sale and the housing market is shit. Lost over ten pounds in the first 5 days and looked like the walking dead. It's hard. But I have learned so much about myself and about life in this short time. I look at my dog and see someone who doesn't know she is sick so she doesn't act like she is sick. She savors every day, every moment and has more fight in her than you can imagine. Never ever ever give up. Life can and will go on. Eat right, exercise, talk to someone if you think you need to, & don't drink too much. Get your ass to work, don't be late on the bills, and don't fester in your own pit of negativity. Don't use this as an excuse for anything. Remember how you feel and try hard to never do this to someone else. You will be fine. The world is yours. PM me any time you want to talk.
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You too, wow! I don't know why but every time you post I see the image of you sitting outside at some resort with a bath tub next to you. If I recall this was your honeymoon ??? Maybe I'm wrong.

Anyway, in a lot of ways this probably parallels Corey's story and I wish you both all good things. Most importantly, wish good things for yourselves and it will be.

Brian
 
Been there, done that Cory! I have experienced giving 120% on my part and receiving 50% on hers. The distrust issue is a LARGE and difficult issue to circumspect and you were right to go with your "gut feeling" after the previous issues. I will say this, its better to know then have to sit and let your mind fill in the blanks becasue its your mind that eats you alive in not knowing. I am pleased to say we have had some indepth conversations and I can say I know a "little" about you and to be honest you will be just fine. You have your family and friends, they are your biggest assests. That combined with coaching and playing soccer will get you through this trial. When we talked about the kids, I put my ex-stepson through college and he is now serving in the US Navy, for that I am proud........like a father. He never calls me that I don't expect he ever will but that does not change the fact that I am still proud. I know you know what I am talking about.

I now have a 19 month old little girl that calls me Daddy and takes my breath away everytime I look at her. Then there is her mother...........thank God for her. This, my life now, would never had happened if the other door was not closed (by me as hard as it was) and this door opened. You shall prevail, its your right. Be angry, rage a little, then sit with your friends and smoke............then forgive and move on. Do not skip the process.

If you are really distraught go spoon with kiltedcraftsman! :sign: Need to interject a little humor here because it too is very healing.
 
Putz Mulligan said:
Been there, done that Cory! I have experienced giving 120% on my part and receiving 50% on hers. The distrust issue is a LARGE and difficult issue to circumspect and you were right to go with your "gut feeling" after the previous issues. I will say this, its better to know then have to sit and let your mind fill in the blanks becasue its your mind that eats you alive in not knowing. I am pleased to say we have had some indepth conversations and I can say I know a "little" about you and to be honest you will be just fine. You have your family and friends, they are your biggest assests. That combined with coaching and playing soccer will get you through this trial. When we talked about the kids, I put my ex-stepson through college and he is now serving in the US Navy, for that I am proud........like a father. He never calls me that I don't expect he ever will but that does not change the fact that I am still proud. I know you know what I am talking about.

I now have a 19 month old little girl that calls me Daddy and takes my breath away everytime I look at her. Then there is her mother...........thank God for her. This, my life now, would never had happened if the other door was not closed (by me as hard as it was) and this door opened. You shall prevail, its your right. Be angry, rage a little, then sit with your friends and smoke............then forgive and move on. Do not skip the process.

If you are really distraught go spoon with kiltedcraftsman! :sign: Need to interject a little humor here because it too is very healing.
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Ass! :laugh:

Cory- You know we are brothers and we've been through more than I care to remember over the last year. This too shall pass. I'm proud of you and the way you've chosen to look at this. I know you've been through some heartwrenching things over this relationship and I continue to be in your corner no matter what decisions you make, just like you are for me.

I love ya man. Hawk,Shawn and I are all here for you to listen, to bitch, to laugh, to cry, and above all..to turn the page.

-J
 
brother..

Im glad to hear you have closed that chapter in your life. As It seemed to have brought upon alot of grief and pain into yourlife.
Lets hope this next chapter in your life is filled with joy and friendships/love that you deserve.
You are a good person and deserve to have a good ppl in your life.

Ill smoke a cigar for you in memory of your past.
And as I put out that cigar I will smile and remember that a new and better chapter is ahead for you my brother.

-Alex

p.s.
see all my BsOTL's in Vegas.. seems like we have all become good friends over the past 2 yrs.
 
Best wishes sent bud! Let me know if there is anything I can do for you. Lots of hotties here in Tulsa!
 
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