Bitterness will consume you, but anger does as Suzy mentioned, it makes us stand up for our rights.
Everything you went through with the depression, feeling as if no one will want you, and questioning what your part was that got you here, are part of this journey and gave you the strength that got you here. Someone told me once that until I got mad I would never be proactive. Now your taking back your life, good for you!
Do what you think is right for you. You can't consider what ex will think or do. She's already got her own agenda. Besides, you're not just doing this for you but also for your kids.
It sounds to me when you talk about coming back to the states it's mostly the fear of the unknown that takes over your brain. Onething I do know is that nothing is as bad as we imagine it will be. Especially once we take back our life!
Bethie
Oh and Suzy can't have that drink until after school. Shame on you Suzy!