Big Brother Val said:
Machine, I will be calling them today. I hope they can get some records. Thanks again for all this effort. Strange... someone I never met puts more faith and time into me than my best friend, and the lady I was supposed to marry. Thank you.
Somebody did the same for me a couple years ago. I know how much that meant to me. And really, it's no work. I'm happy to do it -- I just wish I could do more. I have a book that I want to send you. E-mail me.
First, take care of you. I know what you're going through. At one point, I lost over 25 pounds in the span of a couple weeks. All I did was lay around in bed. Not eat, not workout. I can't stress enough, drag your ass to the gym. It doesn't matter if you feel like it, it WILL help. Just do machines or walk on the treadmill and watch TV. Really, it will make a lot of difference -- studies have shown the positive correlation between exercise and mood.
Now, do something just for you -- go get a haircut, go to the mall and buy yourself some stuff, go to a movie. Just do something for you. You haven't got to splurge on yourself in a long time, right? Now is your chance, it will feel good. Keep yourself groomed and dress above the level that you usually do, it will also make you feel better, make you seem more confident and will be attractive to her when she sees you.
Do you have any other friends or family that you can talk to? Talking to a real live person can make a huge difference -- and it will feel good to let some of that out. You mentioned your mom, maybe you could talk to her?
I think this would also be a very good time to go see a counselor on an individual level. I know I've said it before, but the right therapist can make huge difference in your life. It helps to have a professional 3rd party person to bounce things off of. If you have insurance, it will cover it. Go individually at first maybe later you and your girl can go. (I'll tell you how to get her to go later).
Anyway, hope these random things help. But seriously, do not give yourself permission to let yourself go -- do something good for you, stay active, play with your kids, develop a new hobby, whatever... Do something to get your mind off of this for awhile...