Newcommer - Or, trying to rethink my new life

Welcome from someone who's technically not new, but without a consistent posting history.

I've debated re-engaging with the tildeverse. I was on an instance for awhile a year or two ago, but left due to some problematic politics in the IRC. I'm still looking for someplace to really consider *home* online, and the Midnight is thusfar the only place I've stuck with. Much of this is me: I rarely do the work necessary to integrate myself (in the sense of not being engaged enough). I also tend to be far too impatient, expecting too much too soon.

Anyway, I'll again say that this is a good spot. Don't forget that you have web space here too!

As for me and mine, we prefer Murphy's Law when it comes to unsought life teaching.... :-)

gemini://textmonger.pollux.casa/

Hello!

I am also new here, so here's a warm welcome from a fellow new patron.

Congratulations to your wife for finding a new job today: I hope it's one she enjoys.

I feel like I went through the same level of chaos but in reverse in the past few years: my long term relationship ended and I threw myself into my work - which for some time was the only thing going really well in my life.

Now I am kind of stuck with a horrible work-life balance and struggling to separate my identity and value from my work. Which is not easy because at the same time I am absolutely proud of it, and I enjoy the challenges.

It sounds like your parents divorced quite late, I hope they are OK!