First and foremost, let me say that to those who've wished my family well, I sincerely appreciate it.

My father was diagnosed with ALS, which was/is devastating to my family. His health is rapidly deteriorating; by the end of the year, he's most likely not going to be able to walk anymore. He falls often, hurting himself, and with no strength in his arms, he can't catch his fall.

He can't lift a cup of coffee by himself, my mother is starting to have to help feed him due to the lack of ability to raise a fork as you and I can. His speech has changed drastically and it's hard to understand what he's saying most of the time. If his food isn't cut into very small bites, he chokes. Eventually he'll be on a feeding tube. There's more, but this is enough info. He's going to die much sooner than he should, and in the cruelest way; his mind fully in tact while his body fails him. It is heartbreaking and I wouldn't wish this on anyone.

My husband and I spend a great deal of time over my parent's house because anything that needs to be done, we do it. My mom is 70, she can't do everything herself, you see. I have siblings, but, you know how that can go.

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... I'm HAPPY in my marriage; happy to be a housewife. My husband supports the idea of me coming back to the internet, or if I never do. I married a good man; faithful, loyal, kind as hell, non abusive in any way, and wants nothing more than to see me happy. I've found the love of my life and whatever road we take is a road together, above anything else. I no longer have to worry about making the masses happy as I did online; my focus is the life I'm living now.

Peace to you all, and good health!

xoxo,

Anya