Oh, man. When I commented at your other post, I completely didn't expect that this was the reason for your hiatus. I'm so sorry about what happened. I really don't want to think that it's the price to pay for reaching your goal of being a lawyer. I remember you talking about that before and I'm happy that you're on the track to be one. I think you would make a fine professor one day, and I wish you the best of luck in whatever direction life leads you to.
I'm excited to read the story you came up with. With everything you've put up in the past, I'm sure the newbies here are in for a treat. Welcome back, man. If you ever need an ear, your old buddy is here to lend one.
No, our divorce wasn't motivated by something that selfish, though other selfish decisions were the reason why she decided to leave him. After what I'd put her through, with the Army and my own moral failures, God saw fit to gently remind me that she deserved that if she wanted it. I'm just thankful for the happiness I did have, and our daughter. Blessings, both of these. It's made it easier, but nothing about this has really been easy.
As for the story, I am debating whether I want to release it as is, or edit/re-write as I release the chapters. I've devoted so much time and effort to it that I don't want to go down that road again, but I'm sure by the time it's ready to be published, it's going to be different. At least this way, I might get some feedback from you fine folks.
I'm glad you're back as well. You, @gonzo, and @kryptik were good friends, and I'm glad to see you all again.
No, no, you misunderstood. I didn't mean it like a straight exchange. I meant it as a more figurative exchange. Like a terrible thing happened in exchange for a good one. That sort of thing. I didn't mean it as one thing led to another. Everything will work out in the end, the way it's meant to be. Believe, brother.
Trust that I will provide feedback for your work always. You have been a kind friend when I needed it, and I will do the same for when you're in need. Welcome back!
Ohhh, okay! I feel a lot less awful about how I presented that, now. XD
Thank you, as always, for your kind words and support. I have a lot of catching up to do reading everything that you guys have posted, so I won't be putting up anything new till tomorrow. But I will put up a post at some point tomorrow and get the ball rolling again.
As they say, you have to get back on the horse :)