LadyRonin

I am trying to update on all of the blogging/social networking sites I use, so you might read this elsewhere. I hardly know where to begin, I've been quiet for so long. My mental health has taken a turn, I've always struggled but I've been going downhill for a while now and it's affecting everything I do. Sitting at the computer trying to type out a sentence has become a challenge. I hardly talk to anyone, I rarely update any of the "social networking" sites I belong to, thus becoming more of a recluse than I have ever been.  I've gained weight, lost confidence, and am losing hope as I spiral downward feeling no control over where I go. I

The world comes crashing down on you. Matt was laid off on Friday with no notice. He was supposed to be unionized as of Monday, as is the entire site he has been working at. It's not due to lack of work, the permit list for houses to be built is enormous. The builder (his employer) would bend over a dollar to pick up a dime...in other words they didn't want to pay Matt's union wages. I am SO upset. This was what we have waited SO long for, we were looking forward to saving money, actually being able to afford to catch up on bills, feed the cats, have a nice Christmas. That might not happen now. The union says they are on Matt's side and the

In fact it's been far too long. ArmouredRaven (https://www.deviantart.com/armouredraven) and Zaldania (https://www.deviantart.com/zaldania), I owe both of you a huge apology for not being around to help with metalweavers (https://www.deviantart.com/metalweavers) like I had promised to do. I am so very sorry for letting you down. Once life is a bit less hectic, I hope I can still do something to help. For now I just want you to know that I feel awful and am sincerely sorry. I want to apologize for being absent since Spring, since we moved into the house our lives have taken a few twists and turns.  The place is wonderful and I love it here, but like every place, I have had trouble settling in and unpacking. There are still boxes filling up the bas