I had an epiphany. I realized how difficult it is to show the real “me” on this blog. I’ve spent so many years being careful not to say or do something that will be used against me or my husband, that I hesitate to share anything personal now. I’m continually afraid some comment I make will be misunderstood as meaning something it doesn’t, or some photo I post will be portrayed as unfitting for the wife of someone in my husband’s position. These things have happened in the past and they have left permanent marks. Even a simple mention of my desire to slim down or dress up solicits an email attack by some stranger who accuses me of being superficial simply because I’m married to a successful man. (more…)