New sub because of this article, good stuff. Similarly, went through a divorce, and I was a Zorilla fan (TB Rays!), and I didn't know anything about what happened to him in 2019! My second marriage is also awesome -- anyway, just wanted to say, I enjoyed your storytelling and sharing your vulnerability.
Thank you, David. Unfortunately, you caught me during a hiatus, although there are plenty of older posts if you're interested. The great thing about writing baseball history is it usually has a decent shelf life. Anyway, thank you again for your support and for reaching out. I love to hear when my writing connects, especially when it's someone who has gone through some similar experiences.
Oh gotcha, understood. Enjoy your hiatus! (I write about collecting sports cards, which goes hand-in-hand with sports history many times. If you'd ever like to traded guest posts, or if you just have a sports card story you'd like to share, I'd be happy to add to my newsletter. Glad to connect with you!
I will definitely keep that in mind. I do have a baseball card story in the hopper, but I'm not sure when I will get to it. And when I have a chance to sit down and do it tonight or tomorrow, I look forward to checking out your stuff.
Nice article Patrick, 32 years ago went through the same thing. Feeling terrible, let my boys down, etc but time heals all in the end. Ex and I have a good relationship and we both just wanted to support the boys. Happily married to my current wife for 27 years now. Life goes on and you make the most of it. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Ed. This article has been way more polarizing than I expected. Most of the feedback I've received has been positive, but a few people, most without even reading it, have accused me of trying to go tabloid or something like that. One even seemed annoyed I wrote about my personal life, but they're obviously not a regular reader, because I do that all the time. I'm not trying to villainize anyone or stir up old animosities. I just thought Zobrist was a good vehicle to use to write about my divorce and divorce in general. It was a difficult thing to go through, and a lot of people can relate to that. You're obviously one of them. And like me, you're proof that things can get better again, even if it doesn't feel like it when you're going through the worst of it. Anyway, I'm glad things worked out for you, and for anyone currently going through it, I encourage you not to give up and keep moving forward. We're two examples of life getting better.
Great article! I have been through the same situation as you and it was a long journey. Now I, like you, are in a better place. Time heals all wounds and life moves forward - thanks for the reminder.
Thanks, Josh! I'm glad to hear you've reached the "better days" phase. When you're going through it, I know some days it feels like it will never get to that point.
New sub because of this article, good stuff. Similarly, went through a divorce, and I was a Zorilla fan (TB Rays!), and I didn't know anything about what happened to him in 2019! My second marriage is also awesome -- anyway, just wanted to say, I enjoyed your storytelling and sharing your vulnerability.
Thank you, David. Unfortunately, you caught me during a hiatus, although there are plenty of older posts if you're interested. The great thing about writing baseball history is it usually has a decent shelf life. Anyway, thank you again for your support and for reaching out. I love to hear when my writing connects, especially when it's someone who has gone through some similar experiences.
Oh gotcha, understood. Enjoy your hiatus! (I write about collecting sports cards, which goes hand-in-hand with sports history many times. If you'd ever like to traded guest posts, or if you just have a sports card story you'd like to share, I'd be happy to add to my newsletter. Glad to connect with you!
I will definitely keep that in mind. I do have a baseball card story in the hopper, but I'm not sure when I will get to it. And when I have a chance to sit down and do it tonight or tomorrow, I look forward to checking out your stuff.
Nice article Patrick, 32 years ago went through the same thing. Feeling terrible, let my boys down, etc but time heals all in the end. Ex and I have a good relationship and we both just wanted to support the boys. Happily married to my current wife for 27 years now. Life goes on and you make the most of it. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Ed. This article has been way more polarizing than I expected. Most of the feedback I've received has been positive, but a few people, most without even reading it, have accused me of trying to go tabloid or something like that. One even seemed annoyed I wrote about my personal life, but they're obviously not a regular reader, because I do that all the time. I'm not trying to villainize anyone or stir up old animosities. I just thought Zobrist was a good vehicle to use to write about my divorce and divorce in general. It was a difficult thing to go through, and a lot of people can relate to that. You're obviously one of them. And like me, you're proof that things can get better again, even if it doesn't feel like it when you're going through the worst of it. Anyway, I'm glad things worked out for you, and for anyone currently going through it, I encourage you not to give up and keep moving forward. We're two examples of life getting better.
Great article! I have been through the same situation as you and it was a long journey. Now I, like you, are in a better place. Time heals all wounds and life moves forward - thanks for the reminder.
Thanks, Josh! I'm glad to hear you've reached the "better days" phase. When you're going through it, I know some days it feels like it will never get to that point.
Almost that time again. The year sure flew by.
Only one month left to put up my #Juneteenth decorations.