Gun Control & RKBA
Related: About this forumHi everybody, I'm back...gun collection is a little smaller...
I had to take a hiatus due to some major life events...I'm now single, renting a small duplex, and sold off about half my gun collection to make ends meet. Long story. I still don't have Internet access at home yet (other than 2G on my phone) but hopefully that will change in the near future.
It's a little scary to be more or less starting over at 41 after being married for ~19 years, but life is life. I still have my kids, great friends, a good job with health insurance, a roof over my head, and food on the table, so I can't complain. My son is doing great.
I may not be super active for a while, still, but I missed this community!
Clames
(2,038 posts)...but you have what's important and that just means whatever extra you have is gravy...
spin
(17,493 posts)and good luck on your new life.
pipoman
(16,038 posts)and have since given my friends who have gone through divorces (with many thanking me later) ...Don't make any decisions beyond the absolutely necessary for a full year. Divorce, like many other life changing events, changes a person's perspective in ways we don't even realize. Smart people going through this often are tempted to make decisions with long ranging effects which they wouldn't necessarily make if they were thinking correctly and they ultimately regret later. New cars, buying homes, changing jobs, dating, changing investments or investment strategies, getting into bad habits (going out to bars, changing friends, ect.). Laying low, tending and repairing relationships with kids and adult family, and letting the people who love you listen are good ways to spend your year.
Best of luck. Things will get better. Normal is on the horizon. Anxiety is part of healing.
ileus
(15,396 posts)great advice...
I can't tell you how many people I've know that get divorced and dive right back in to relationships, and new debts only to find those early decisions make getting out of the hole harder and longer.
virginia mountainman
(5,046 posts)But glad you are back, and things will get better!
ileus
(15,396 posts)cherokeeprogressive
(24,853 posts)You suck! Halley's Comet is expected to make its next appearance on or just after my 100th birthday and I plan on being here to see it.
That would make me 51 BTW.
And no, you don't suck... well maybe just a little. Reading that a 41 year old is halfway done is a little disheartening for someone my age!
ileus
(15,396 posts)Kaleva
(36,361 posts)DonP
(6,185 posts)All I can do is say, "Been There Done That".
The advice on no major decisions for a year is great. Hard to follow sometimes, but solid.
Good to see you here again and good luck with things in general.
friendly_iconoclast
(15,333 posts)Hoyt
(54,770 posts)benEzra
(12,148 posts)I did keep the ones I shoot the most, sold most of the ones I don't, though.
rl6214
(8,142 posts)oneshooter
(8,614 posts)Great to see you back benEzra. You may not be totally back on your feet, but you are at least off of your knees!
Oneshooter
Armed and Livin in Texas
Warren Stupidity
(48,181 posts)Oh right, it doesn't. It is part of the misuse of this forum as a staging ground for the pro-gun fan club on DU.
friendly_iconoclast
(15,333 posts)permatex
(1,299 posts)Awwwwwwwwwww, here, have a cookie
rrneck
(17,671 posts)discntnt_irny_srcsm
(18,482 posts)Best of luck.
rl6214
(8,142 posts)I also have had to sell much of my collection due to hard times so I understand where you are coming from.
petronius
(26,606 posts)Best of luck with the life changes, and I hope you're getting to spend lots of time with your kids. (Every time I see your username I remember that adorable boating picture you posted before his surgery...)
Simo 1939_1940
(768 posts)positive mindset re. your new life status.
Be well, friend.
burrfoot
(821 posts)Sorry to hear it's been tough times, happy you're getting things sorted again. Glad your boy- and any/all other kids- are doing well!
Atypical Liberal
(5,412 posts)I've been selling firearms also, but to buy more firearms!
gejohnston
(17,502 posts)She umm well, was awarded the granite slab.
aikoaiko
(34,185 posts)Few people are as gifted as you when it comes to explaining the nonsensical aspects of certain gun laws (e.g., the AWB).
Divorce is hard. Starting over is hard.
My standard advice for divorced guys is to spend your time on your career, your health and a few fun activities and good things will happen again.
CokeMachine
(1,018 posts)I didn't join until December of last year (I did join on DU2 but never posted) but enjoyed reading your posts for at least a couple of years before that. Looking forward to your posts.
appal_jack
(3,813 posts)I have always enjoyed your well-reasoned posts and I share your interests. Best of luck putting pieces back together: sounds like you are well on your way.
You have friends here, even if some of us have not yet met except via electrons.
-app
TPaine7
(4,286 posts)Best wishes and I'm sure you'll do well once you get things reset.
As far as this group is concerned, we'll enjoy your contributions when we can get them.
cherokeeprogressive
(24,853 posts)permatex
(1,299 posts)but welcome back and things can only get better in your life.