You knew something was wrong. Maybe you were self aware. You recognized you weren’t enjoying things any more. Your energy was at low ebb. You had become an angry person. You blame your family. Their expectations of you are too high. They have drained your energy. All you are is a paycheck. They become the focus of your anger. You distance yourself physically and emotionally. There are fights and arguments. Gradually it dawns on you they are not the problem. You are suffering. Is it depression? Burnout? Mid-life crisis? On the other hand your friends and family may be the ones to point out that you are always angry. You don’t participate in activities any more. You stare off into space and when asked what you are thinking about you say, “Nothing” and it is the truth. They point out that you have changed, and not for the better. In a moment of clarity you admit they are right. They say, “Snap out of it.” They don’t know how hard you have been trying You are always the one in charge. You take care of others, they don’t take care of you. You are in control and so you tackle…
Rick Qualls