Thanks for the post on my thread -- I'll post again soon.
It sounds like you're in a very confusing spot, and I'm really feeling for you in terms of not knowing what to do. Obviously, I'm in no position to figure out how to best work through piecing (especially in your current spot), so I'm not going to make any suggestions. I think everyone who has posted recently has made great points, and they are all good to consider IMO. I really do like the visual and the feeling I get when I picture you at the party being fun, happy, confident, sexy, etc, despite PW being there too. I think it would say a lot to both your H and PW, but it would be better for H to experience, I think. Then again, not "getting muddy with the pigs" (lol) is a good idea too. However, if not going makes H "pouty", then I think this is something to reflect on, as well.
I don't know -- it's a damned if you do and damned if you don't kind of sitch IMO. Which is the lesser of the two "damns"?
Also, sorry to hear about your dad's need for surgery, but SO HAPPY for him and the rest of your family that he is recovering so well! Family is so amazingly important. All of my family has passed away except for my dad -- who I never grew up with and don't know too well -- and my kids, of course. They can pull you through the toughest of times, so I'm glad you're there for your dad and he's doing good so he can still be there for you! How is your little sis handling this?
Hang in there during this general tough time -- keep that PMA going for yourself, if anything! The missing jigsaw pieces will present themselves soon enough, I'm sure!
