# A Mad Update **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 11, 2014, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-mad-update/690520 "2014-06-11T02:42:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![The\_Mad\_Hermit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b5ac83/32.png) [@The\_Mad\_Hermit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Mad_Hermit)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2014, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-mad-update/690520/1 "2014-06-11T02:42:16Z")
Life has changed significantly for me. I moved out, at the request of my soon to be ex-wife. The divorce will be final in September. I now live in public housing in the same county but much closer to civilization; I’m not sure that my name here applies anymore. I’m still grieving over the loss of my cat, Storm. She meant a lot to me, and I will miss her always. The housing rules don’t allow me to have a cat here; I would have had to give her up anyway, so it was a minor blessing. Recently I met a woman, while she does not post here, would be a perfect Doper. She is everything I have always wanted in a partner, and I am very happy to have her in my life. The relationship is still very new, but it’s good and we are both hoping for a long future. My health has stabilized; I have been doing exercises under pulmonary therapy to build my lungs back from the damage done to them by the side effects of liver disease. I have lost nearly 30 pounds since the beginning of the year and feel much improved. The transplanted liver and kidney are functioning. I still have issues but I’m making sure they don’t get worse. I’m still struggling with depression and self-esteem issues, but not anywhere near as severe as before. There are a few new wrinkles to deal with that I am having trouble with, if anyone wants to know i will talk in private Not quite as mad. i wanted to jump in here to say that it’s not all gloom and doom anymore. ---
**Author:** ![gardentraveler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gardentraveler/32/3576_2.png) [@gardentraveler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gardentraveler)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2014, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-mad-update/690520/2 "2014-06-11T02:48:17Z")
Sounds like things are moving in a generally positive direction. Excellent! ---
**Author:** ![Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b38774/32.png) [@Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Attack_from_the_3rd_dimension)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2014, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-mad-update/690520/3 "2014-06-11T02:49:46Z")
Good news. ---
**Author:** ![InternetLegend](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/internetlegend/32/13154_2.png) [@InternetLegend](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/InternetLegend)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2014, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-mad-update/690520/4 "2014-06-11T02:54:48Z")
This, as you know, is a long road. I’m glad to hear that you’re going in a good direction, and I hope things keep improving for you! ---
**Author:** ![The\_Mad\_Hermit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b5ac83/32.png) [@The\_Mad\_Hermit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Mad_Hermit)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2014, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-mad-update/690520/5 "2014-06-11T03:28:14Z")
I have to add my gratitude for the Dopers who over time have given me encouragement and support. Foremost is **Faithfool** (did she change her name?), and there are quite a few others. I need to go back through my posts at some point and acknowledge them. ---
**Author:** ![Ferret\_Herder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e47774/32.png) [@Ferret\_Herder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferret_Herder)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2014, 11:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-mad-update/690520/6 "2014-06-11T11:19:06Z")
Thank you for updating us. I’m so glad you seem to be doing well and that you’re working to keep yourself healthy and happy. ---
**Author:** ![joyfool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2014, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-mad-update/690520/7 "2014-06-12T03:16:09Z")
> [@The\_Mad\_Hermit](#): > > I have to add my gratitude for the Dopers who over time have given me encouragement and support. Foremost is **Faithfool** (did she change her name?), and there are quite a few others. I need to go back through my posts at some point and acknowledge them. Hi, sweetie. I’m just now seeing this, but I want you to know that absolutely no thanks are necessary. You are a doll and I’m beyond thrilled that things are beginning to fall into place. If anyone deserves their slice of happiness, it’s you. And as always, you know how to find me. I’ll forever be around, my dear friend. Keep up the good work and kicking life’s ass. You’re going to beat all this! \<3