My life is in “the In Between” Stage

[Jenn Miltenberger]

This month I have been drawing Abandoned homes and buildings from what I consider to be my home state, Virginia. I was attempting to do a daily illustration but I am behind because... 

Art is imitating life. 

Some of you may of received my recent Add and Pass sheets where I wrote what happened on June 5th.

On June 5th, my husband told me he does not love me and has not loved me in two years. We have been together eight years and have a son.

This was a complete shock and it equally shocked everyone who knows us. 

I’m waiting for him to file for divorce. 
I don’t have any real plans for after the divorce happens other than selling our house. I plan to stay in the area because my parents are around and so are my grandparents (they’re 93 and 97). 

I still am sending out lots of mail and will continue to do so.

Thank you for reading this. 

[Amy Irwen]

So sorry to hear Jenn...sending you positive thoughts and bug hugs *!*

[Ilya Semenenko-Basin]

My envelope was mailed to Your address today.

[Jenn Miltenberger]

Thank you everyone for your kind words, I really really appreciate it. 

I am still grieving the loss of my marriage but staying positive that my life was meant for this change.

[Ann Golden]

Working on art, reaching out helped me a great deal when caring for my husband and other family members facing death. At the time a dear friend faced the same situation as you and while she initially said it was not comparable to my grief, I think the death of a relationship and betrayal can be even more catastrophic. My thoughts are with and I will be sending something your way.

[Ilya Semenenko-Basin]

It is very important that You have people who value and respect You very much.

The participants of the discussion spoke well about creativity in the life! Let the hearts be healed.

[Bradford]

In 2015, a close friend I had treated like a brother betrayed me, stole from me, then . . . well, he still has four (4) restraining orders against him. I was stunned. (Don't do meth, folks!)

My first instinct was not to dwell on it, but to reach out to others; to make art and share it. It was the only way I could feel healing. Leaving a zone of negative energy and replacing it with positive creativity in a social context was the quickest way out and up for me.

[Heather Wilkie (paganfrog)]

we havent yet spoken or exchanged mail art together. but i just wanted to say to you, life may be handing you lemons, but keep making art. do whatever keeps you sane and happy.

[marlies wilding]

jenn, please keep creating and sending your mail .... i love receiving your art!

[William M]

yikes. so sorry to hear that jenn. :( i wish i had some kernel of wisdom for you, but i don't. maybe working on art will help you channel or deal with any emotions you may be feeling though.