# acrossthesea is still alive **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 7, 2004, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/acrossthesea-is-still-alive/238811 "2004-04-07T20:31:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![acrossthesea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/838e76/32.png) [@acrossthesea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/acrossthesea)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2004, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/acrossthesea-is-still-alive/238811/1 "2004-04-07T20:31:20Z")
…I just don’t have internet access since my computer won’t arrive for 3 weeks. I write this from a public library. Just a quick update for anyone who may care: I left my mother-in-law’s house as she had turned very cruel towards me. As it turned out apartments are dirt cheap in Wichita and I was able to get a decent little one room studio place the same day. I stayed with my friend from the base I came from, at the base here, for a few days and she helped me greatly in getting the apartment! I’m working at walmart, not the world’s best job by any means but it pays decently, especially for this city’s cost of living. I have no car nor a lisence but I have always been a huge walker and walking a mile to work each day doesn’t faze me as it would many people. (This is a driving city where noone walks.) Ooh gotta go/… write more soon. ---
**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2004, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/acrossthesea-is-still-alive/238811/2 "2004-04-07T21:45:09Z")
Just thought it important that someone recognize your liveliness. Lifehood. Not deadness. Whatever. Sorry about the Wal\*Mart gig, that place and Sam’s drive me crazy, and I swear never to return after every visit. Then I eventually forget why I hate the place and return. It’s a never ending but not oft repeated cycle. I can’t imagine working there. Hope you find something better soon. The MIL gig doesn’t sound too cool, either. But at least you have your health. ---
**Author:** ![mnemosyne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c4cdca/32.png) [@mnemosyne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mnemosyne)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2004, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/acrossthesea-is-still-alive/238811/3 "2004-04-07T21:57:25Z")
Good to hear you’re getting on on your own! I do hope things work out well for you - you are SO much better than how your husband treated you! Your own place, a decent job…you are well on your way! One step at a time! ---
**Author:** ![whiterabbit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/cab0a1/32.png) [@whiterabbit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whiterabbit)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2004, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/acrossthesea-is-still-alive/238811/4 "2004-04-07T22:02:08Z")
I’d been watching your threads before. I’m very happy to hear you are out of her house and on your own. Wal-Mart isn’t glamorous, but it’s a paycheck. Good for you! ---
**Author:** ![Eve](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2004, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/acrossthesea-is-still-alive/238811/5 "2004-04-07T23:28:56Z")
Hey, you got a paycheck, benefits (I hope), your own apartment, you’re away from the nutballs . . . You got it _made_, hon. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2004, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/acrossthesea-is-still-alive/238811/6 "2004-04-08T02:42:10Z")
i’m so glad you are on your own now. fantastic news. great first steps into a new life. keep on walking that path. ---
**Author:** ![DeadlyAccurate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ac91a4/32.png) [@DeadlyAccurate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DeadlyAccurate)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2004, 5:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/acrossthesea-is-still-alive/238811/7 "2004-04-08T05:21:53Z")
I don’t know if I’ve responded to any of your previous threads, but I’ve read them all. I’m so happy everything is looking up for you. ---
**Author:** ![papergirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/aca169/32.png) [@papergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/papergirl)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2004, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/acrossthesea-is-still-alive/238811/8 "2004-04-08T15:24:05Z")
Hooray!!! Hooray for you!! I’m so glad to hear the update. You have landed on your feet, and that’s gotta feel good, doesn’t it? Now, it’s yardsale season here. Do you need anything for the new apartment? I got stuff, I got boxes, I’m willing to help. Keep us informed, hon. I’ve been thinking of you. Hugs karol ---
**Author:** ![Miabella](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ccd318/32.png) [@Miabella](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miabella)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2004, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/acrossthesea-is-still-alive/238811/9 "2004-04-08T19:20:22Z")
**acrossthesea** , I haven’t responded to your posts before, but I have followed your story. I just wanted to tell you that you should be proud of yourself! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![acrossthesea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/838e76/32.png) [@acrossthesea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/acrossthesea)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2004, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/acrossthesea-is-still-alive/238811/10 "2004-04-08T19:45:18Z")
I am happy! It will be good when my stuff gets here so that I can have internet access regularly again. Sorry about the abrupt end to my last post, but my time was up on the computer I was on. I have lots of stuff for my apartment coming soon, my things from Japan. But thanks everyone for being so supportive! ---
**Author:** ![NinetyWt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/cc9497/32.png) [@NinetyWt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NinetyWt)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2004, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/acrossthesea-is-still-alive/238811/11 "2004-04-10T02:29:48Z")
Yay! I’m so thrilled for you !! I wish I were there to give you a big neck-hug. Keep us posted! ---
**Author:** ![Kuizelemartz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e19b73/32.png) [@Kuizelemartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kuizelemartz)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2004, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/acrossthesea-is-still-alive/238811/12 "2004-04-10T03:50:13Z")
I’ve also been reading your posts. You’re doing an excellent job. Most likely the hardest part is all over, the rest will be enjoyable struggle uphill. Way better than flying downhill 100mph outta control. Congratulations !