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Life is very seldom fair - Part II

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nhradiochild

Who would have thought that my passion for radio would end up in my divorce? :'(

Picture, if you will, a soldier deployed. Working God-awful hours, and a direct superior that thrives on the misery of others. This soldier, happens upon something that he knows he's good at, and volunteers to make a positive difference in others' lives. Then, enter in, a spouse, who because this soldier has some difficulty getting in touch with her (particularly around this show, due to the odd hours), and because it appears he pursues making it better, over making his marriage better, ends up in jealousy over it, and issues an ultimatum:

Me or the radio.​

Now, this soldier, attempting to be a good husband in whatever manner possible, elects to throw away the radio to save his marriage, but neglects to email her until after his last show and after some much needed rest. This gave her enough time to decide that radio must be more important to him than she, and well, suffice it to say that she felt that no good relationship ever existed, and that her heart was forever broken.

And so endeth another chapter in life, with my decision that there is, in fact, no marriage left to salvage. :'(

Mind you, we've had our issues in the past, myself essentially being the one at fault, but I attempted to make up for it. However, nothing was good enough.
 
NHRC:

I know you don’t want to hear this but whether you reconcile or break up in the end all will turn out for the best. Being the one left behind must be extremely frustrating… There is no basic training for that. But relationships are supposed maintain through thick and thin. It gets thin sometimes and things get put to the test.

I’m certain you’ll have a chance to discuss things and perhaps come out of it stronger than ever. I know that everyone here at radio info is pulling for you.

It's time to get back some of the good juju you put out my friend.

Louie
 
Well Louie, you must have God's request line on speed dial, because my wife did a complete turnaround in her stance not only about our relationship and it's strong points, but also she now supports the radio all the way.

Further, it has come to my attention that I may be able to reclass into it to do it as a military career choice! :D So with my wife's support, I will be pursuing that avenue. Now just pray that my current job holders will allow me to go. Locally, we seem to be pretty squared away, it's the folks that crunch the numbers for job positions that it may end up differently. But the stars do seem to be aligned.

Now, for the bad news. (Which would normally be great news.) If they slot me in a radio slot it would have to be overseas, of which my wife's health is not likely good enough (for the medical surveillance and attention she would need) to go. So that's a huge setback. Then there's her hopes for a college education to do what she wants to do. If I reclass, chances are she won't be able to finish a degree plan. :( Hopefully there will be something good coming down the road so all needs will be met.
 
Congratulations NHRC… Comming back from the brink is much better then a smooth ride.
 
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