Project E

You are not as gruff as you seem.  Your tough and apathetic exterior is a facade.  But I can see how that is easier to show the world than exposing them to your life of single-handedly supporting a family of five on a marginal salary.  Your burden of being the spiritual head of the household.  Your baggage of the mental illness that plagues your home.  Your heart heavy with loneliness as the husband who was supposed to be your partner in all things feels like he is another one you have to care for.

I am glad that you found our group.  I have been bitter before, at how your poison of negativity can drag us down.  But this time I will love you for you, challenge you carefully, and see if we can't both grow a little.