To lose one partner may be deemed unfortunate; to lose two smacks of carelessness.
Losing more than half the business at the same time spells drama. And we all know what drama brings. Yes, that’s right, a lot of shouting and potential violence. Luckily we avoid the violence; the same cannot be said of the shouting.
Of all the 12 years of our existence, this is the second unhappiest (you’ll have to wait till the last chapter for the worst), and yet it all starts out so positively.
Just when you think everything is going swimmingly, life has a habit of reminding you of its fickleness with a hearty kick in the balls. Chapter 7 is our biggest and most painful testicular blow.
The fact that there are four more chapters to this history means you know the blow isn’t fatal, but boy, it comes mighty close.
And if you’ve been with me on this journey from the start, whether actually or metaphorically, keep the faith: things get better. A lot better. As I mentioned in a very early post, the journey was a roller-coaster. Chapter 7 is where we bottom out.
Enjoy, and don’t let it spoil your Christmas. It won’t be spoiling mine.
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