Hey Gigi!! Long time no hear! It was really great to see you here (Beth told me you popped on in here) and I wanted to come and say hi.

It sounds as though you're doing good. I think we'll always carry that baggage of what they did to us. I know I do, although I'm way better than I was. Thank God! I have told my H a few times that I'd get past what he did, but I'd never get over it. And that's how I still feel. He thinks we're friends, even though I've told him we're not. How the hell can you have someone for a "friend" who did such awful things? I shake my head but he's still a lost soul.

I hope your kids can find a way to heal but it's so hard for them. Mine don't talk about it much and the youngest (24) is the only one who really does and that's not often. When she does though, the anger comes through and she doesn't try to hide it. I know they love him but he's hurt them a deeply.

I have never dated since he left. I just haven't wanted to. I'm pretty happy being by myself. That could change at any time but for now I'm ok with that.

So give it more time. Like Beth said, it takes as long as it takes. I'm sure you feel much better than you did a few years ago so that's a plus. Just take it one day at a time.

Make sure you say hi to Rob for me. And on a lighter note, have I mentioned lately that the Red Sox suck? \:D Thought that would make you smile!

SE

I ain't Miz Representin'!!