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It's Been Hell

Regardless the charm and degree of diplomacy I have consistently used, I’ve been emotionally crushed by my wife, all pleadings for mercy refused, Leaving my heart and my pride and my ego both deeply and purposely bruised, Proving that I’m both a cowardly fool...and a glutton for being abused!

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L Milton Hankins

Date: 6/19/2022 8:38:00 AM

I can only wish for you that your life situation gets markedly better in the future, Mark. I hope upon hope this is a fictional write.

Mark Stellinga
Date: 6/20/2022 5:54:00 AM

Hi, Milt, this is definitely fictional, I'm one of the happiest married dudes on the planet! My wife, Connie, is in - and has inspired - many of my pieces over the 50 wonderful years we've been together.

Mark Massey

Date: 6/19/2022 7:50:00 AM

Aren’t we all! I pray for you brother…and hope there’s a little exaggeration in your text.

Mark Stellinga
Date: 6/20/2022 5:57:00 AM

It cycles in and out! Truth is, I'm one of the happiest married duded on the planet - 50 years this October. I'm living with my greatest inspiration. Take care, Mark, Mark