My, "fork in the road" looks more like an Octopus.
@quarternoes (236)
Indianapolis, Indiana
August 5, 2016 9:43am CST
We all have that time in our lives in which we run into that fork in the road. A time in which we must make a solid decision on which way to turn, which decision to take, and more Importantly, which one is best.
It has now that exact time for me. Problem is, my,"fork" looks more like an Octopus. Once again, I have to decide whether I want to open up a music store, (again), stay in construction, become internet savvy, or spend the rest of my years raising my child and getting on disability, (believe me, I qualify).
I hate the fact that my destiny is pointing towards getting on disability. Military wounds have never healed, and my back is worn out. I still have something growing in my lungs, and worse of all, I can't be seen for it because of the red tape the military has goofed up.
I know. In this era, most would grab the opportunity to get on disability. Personally, I always felt like it was the end of he road. How can someone keep their passion to be an enterprenuer if they are on disability?
Thanks to the construction jobs, I rarely see my child though. Long hours, plus the fact hat her mom lives 50 fee from the bus stop makes it easy for her o stay at mom's house. This is not what I wanted. My life should be in hers, and whether it's, "easy"' I want to be in her life more if it makes my life harder.
So, my, "fork in the road" has to get some limbs cut off if I'm going to get anywhere. I just got to know where to start.
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@GardenGerty (160665)
• United States
10 Aug 16
If I were to give advice here to this wonderful title, I would put the daughter in the middle of the octopus. You do know that even on disability you can still work, and earn and not lose out. It would give you the underpinnings, the safety net, to look in to opening your own business. I know that is just my opinion, but it is there for what it is worth.
@shaggin (72131)
• United States
8 Aug 16
I can see why this would be a tough decision for you. In my eyes you can never get the time back with your children so that is where my road would go.
@bird123 (10643)
• United States
7 Aug 16
Sometimes the roughest roads will end up with the best view. Deep in your heart you know which to choose. It's just not the easy road. Doing can lead to doors that you do not know exist.
If you make life an adventure, it will never be dull.
So choose: Easy, dull and have it made or go for the adventure. You will learn regardless of the choice.