I say look at the positive side. There is enough negative stuff going on. If you don't build yourself up, who will?
Yeah I'm feeling better about me too. I didn't realize before all of this how much I lost of myself. It feels good to be my own person again. Yes, I want to be with my H, but I want to be my own person too. I think we all owe that to ourselves.
PM, don't take it as a kick in the teeth. What will that do to your braces? Remember your son is at age where he needs time with dad. Trust me, I work with kids his age. Be happy that H is spending time with him, and do something for you!