Writing, writing, writing…
I’ll admit, I’m writing this entry today mainly from feelings of guilt in not having written in this blog for so long. Sounds pitiful, I know. The problem is, I AM writing…writing like crazy. Summers have become my writing season. Two more book manuscripts to finish up before the fall arrives, so I find myself locked away from the rest of the world in our townhome in Herndon, VA, pounding away on my keyboard.
I don’t know if there are any writers out there reading this blog (probably not, they’re too busy writing), but they know what I’m talking about when I say I’m going on day 2 without a shower, there’s cat hair all over my laptop (Sophie the cat refuses to let me get lonely up here in the 2nd floor bedroom turned office and writing hangout), and I’ve resorted to wearing the same outfit for days. Comfortable is the watchword here. Anyhow, it’s become such a common site that my loving wife Christine simply refers to it as my “uniform.” Thank goodness I have multiple shirts and shorts (identical shorts, similar shirts). Otherwise, the smell would…well, you get my drift.
So I’m curious to hear from anyone else out there watching the summertime pass them by as they find themselves just writing, writing, writing…(especially those with cat distractions!)
Dear Michael,
Thanks for telling your story. Your bravery in going public cannot be described. I am married to a lifetime sexaholic who just celebrated his first year of sobriety. Your story was but a variation of our story. God bless you for being able to get out of your despair and move forward. It gives hope to me that things can continue to improve for us. I cling to God and my therapist(s) and our SAA and SAnon friends, and people like you.
Sincerely,
A Struggling Wife
Hi Michael, (Tears are flowing as I write this). I saw your interview on The 700 Club. Thank you for helping me to heal! For 12 years I was married to a man who was heavily involved in internet porn. Because of you, I now understand some things I never understood before: #1) why my husband and I never bonded and had true love and intimacy, #2) why I was blamed for everything in the marriage, #3) why I was never good enough for him, #4) he had this addiction before we met, #5) I had nothing to do with his addiction. I divorced this man 8 years ago, but the way he treated me during the marriage has continued to haunt me to this day…until I saw your interview. You helped me to have compassion for my ex! He didn’t want to have this addiction. Now that I have compassion for him, I can forgive him. And now that I can forgive him, his words and actions of the past no longer haunt me. I am now unstuck and can thrive in my new life. How does it feel to know that you had a hand in helping me to heal the past 19 years of my life? THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
Kindest Regards,
Chris V.
(last name withheld to protect my ex)
Well,
I finally took the plunge and bought the book. Michael, I have always known you were great with words. This book was very well stated. I applaud you for all that you have done to turn something very sad into a “positive”. May all things good continue for you and your family. Congratulations on your new marriage. I hope we will have the pleasure of meeting someday.
God Bless,
Cynthia DeLoach
Hi
Although I do write things, mainly for professional reasons (I’m a psychologist) I’m taking the opportunity here to just thank you for writing your book Porn Nation. I read it yesterday and found it very very moving. God bless you and I look forward to reading your future works.
Sincerely,
Pat (Hunter)