I'm not exactly sure the direction that this blog is going to take in the long run, but it's going to start with some much needed purging. I can tell you that the name was inspired by the way that I feel about my immediate family - all the king's horses and all the king's men aren't going to be able to put my family together again.
The characters:
The Patriarch: The long uninvolved father. Substituted love and presence with hard-earned cash. Self-centered, only child from a pair of self-centered only children. After 40 years of a mostly convenience based marriage grew balls and left his wife with brutish force. Now feeling self-actualized, attends therapy 3x a week - an individual session, a group session and a session with his new fiancee. Has a history of hypochondria and self-medication.
The Matriarch: Stereotypical suburban stay-at-home mom. Unconditional love and support for her children, yet seriously clueless about life outside the home. Internalizes an amazing amount of painful life experiences and can hold a grudge for eternity. Silently unhappy, yet complacent in her 40 year old marriage, was broad-sided by the demand for divorce.
The Daughter: First born child with all the first born qualities. Natural born leader with the quick temper of The Patriarch(TP). Smart and strong, peaked early in terms of social status. Confidence, in all areas except intelligence, has dwindled to nil. Currently in therapy for anxiety and depression. Borderline manic.
The Son: 4 years younger than his sister, was the root of much angst by The Matriarch(TM). A labeled troublemaker, he wore his heart on his sleeve from a young age and was a trouble magnet. Initially thought to be mildly learning disabled, ended up as an English major in college, married at 25, has a successful job in finance and 3 well adjusted children.
