Starting Over at 59

Confessions of a GenX Black Man navigating depression, financial insecurity, exhaustion and lost love

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  • Yesterday was a rough one. I’m now substitute teaching just to keep busy and bring in some additional money. I really enjoy the kids (elementary school) and the fkexibility enables me to continue the food truck/catering business. I’ve dialed back the number of events to be more reasnable with the teaching. Last night I didnt…

  • Getting old sucks. If I’m being honest I’ve been “getting old” since I was 40. At 40 I tore and had surgically repaired my right meniscus. Due to an astigmatism, a had to start wearing glasses. Then the coup de grace, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and…. Diabetes. So now I’m 40 with Type 2…

  • What is this blog about?? More than just a mid-life crisis, I’ve experienced several traumatic events over the last 10+ years. My therapist has encouraged me to journal as a means to cope. I’ve made the decision to turn this ā€œjournalā€ into a blog.  First some truth –  Born in March 1966 I’m on the…