Lin and D --
Your words are great. Even though I'm wondering about things (new and improved though they might be \:\) ), I know inside that I'm hanging in there for the longer haul. I guess I find myself doubting b/c I worry that H will push for a D and I want to be ready -- you know, taking the offensive. But if I'm looking at the truth in me, at least now, I can't imagine being with anyone else.

I do believe that only if I hang on and make changes for me - in me - while staying in the marriage, will I really accomplish them. I am finding that I can learn patience, and there is no better classroom to teach me how to let go of control. ;\) If in the midst, I can love H through this and learn to really let down my fear of boundaries that only lets people come in so far, I will be that much better. And so, I can only guess, will my marriage.

I think that some of these questions of someone else comes from the panic and worry I had yesterday and this morning; it seems that these rollercoaster hills ( ) throw me from one extreme to another. How crazy it is, eh?

But I find you all help me keep my head above water. Thanks! Anne


Me: 45
WAH: 46
Married: 23 yrs; together: 28 yrs (if this year's included)
S1: 17
S2: 13
Bomb w/ H walking out: 1/10/07