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Being a Gen X kid, growing up in the 80s, raised by parents who never worried about where you were or what you did. Writing obsessively in your diary to control the passage of time. I often recognized myself in Kimberly Harrington‘s book. Also in the main topic of the book: her marriage. Fortunately mine hasn‘t ended in a divorce but it is an eye-opening book and reading it felt like time well spend
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It‘s an odd read. I recommend for anyone at any stage of marriage. I recommended to a friend Bc I think she makes sense of why we do different things in our marriage and in or families. Even why people cheat. ESP as moms, we forget our selves to keep the family structure working at it‘s best.
I could never share all of those personal details but I think this read could be helpful for someone in that struggle.

Whether you liked the book or not, I'm excited to report this one has been nominated as a finalist for the Vermont Book Award. Kim's reaction to finding out and her struggles with anxiety and being a writer are all on display in today's blog post. https://kimberlyharrington.substack.com/p/some-news?r=35nxq&s=r&utm_campaign=pos...

Pretty good. Kimberly Harrington was open and honest about her thoughts on marriage, societal expectations, and her experiences with the gradual dissolution of her own marriage. She also made it somewhat funny. Her writing didn‘t make her seem relatable but I definitely commiserated with her ex husband Jon. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Kimberly married an unlikely match in her 20s, and their differences came to a head 20 years later. She & her husband separated but took the unusual step of cohabitating for years because neither wanted less time with their teens. In outward appearances their life didn‘t change, but she shares the mental and emotional freedom she experienced by disengaging with the worst parts of her marriage. An amusing look at at an unconventional choice. #botm

A memoir written by a Vermonter with a dark sense of humor. She & her husband decide to get a divorce and yet continue to live together with their children. Then the pandemic gives her more time to think about the state of marriage and how they got to where they are now. I‘ve yet to read this, but I‘ve loved her blog posts & look forward to diving in. The title also speaks to me, as everyone said that about my ex and I: “but you seemed so happy.”