Category Archives: Thoughts

Orphan No More: Finding A Father As An Adult

Posted on July 14, 2015 by DMW

My name is Michael. I’m thirty years old. Both of my parents are living, but I’m an orphan. This has been a part of my identity for as long as I can remember – the orphan part. And now I … Continue reading →

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The Bad Day

Posted on July 6, 2015 by DMW

Last Wednesday was a bad day. Everyone has them. A day when nothing goes right, or worse – everything goes wrong. A day when you screw something up or get screwed; a day of perpetual bad news bombs going off, … Continue reading →

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Dear Blog… I Think It’s Time To Split (You) Up

Posted on June 24, 2015 by DMW

Seventeen months ago, I was a blogging virgin. I didn’t know what to expect, if it would pick up, if I would enjoy it, if others would enjoy and follow what I wrote about, or if I could stick to … Continue reading →

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The Invitation

Posted on June 15, 2015 by DMW

Getting an invitation is never a nice thing when it comes to my family. I’ve decided this. It’s either an empty gesture, sometimes received after the fact or it is genuine, but that is even worse. Because then I have … Continue reading →

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It’s Complicated: Trying To Be Human Without Getting All Tangled Up In Toxic Family Relations

Posted on June 5, 2015 by DMW

I think my family invented the “it’s complicated” relationship status. My mother’s side of the family is crazy. Like seriously insane, in some cases criminally insane, and at least half of the time violently insane. There are a few cousins … Continue reading →

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