Hi! It's been a long time since I've posted or even visited this site. I think the last time i was on here was in April of 2004. Anyway...life is getting better now. I had enough of mistreatment by my ex that i filed for a divorce in May of 2004 and it was final in August of 2004. Ex was on a harley trip to Sturgis when i went to court. He was a bit miffed when he returned and found out he was divorced! I guess he though it wouldn't happen without him, but it did. I must admit it was a very rough period for me and my son, but we are all better and stronger for it. I had given my ex a year to come back to me, but he couldn't make any kind of decision. Funny thing...he's remarried already! Oh well. Life is good for me, though. I've met several nice men and dodged a few marriage proposals. But this last June I finally accepted one and will be remarrying this coming July. He's all that I've been looking for and we are so happy. I don't know what advice to give others as the experience of MLC is horrific. Time is the key factor. In the beginning i never thought it would live through it, but i made it and am stronger for it. That which does not kill you only makes you stronger. My motto now is: life is too short. I'm trying to live each day to the fullest and moving on.