Yes, it's the typical asssitnat pricipal duties, but Lower Fairfield County is even more political and pressure-filled from parents, especially. Glad to hear it gets better. This year hs helped me tremendously. It was great to put some distance bewteen me and a constantly angry WAS. I can TOTALLY realte to the charmed life you spoke of.
I must say, however, even after almost three years of knowing this was coming, it is beyond me how a spouse can do this to a family, and THEY DO IT TO THE FAMILY, no matter how they try to spin it. Especially when there is no violence, substance abuse, infidelity.....just "I'm not emotionally fulfilled. My love tanks are empty." That's the sum total of what happened to me. That's the reason for altering the landscape of a family forever.
You're right, it does get better. Thanks for the line about "the pit of your stomach vs. your heart". Your son sounds like a cool kid! Can I ask what the toal cost of your attorney was? I have to leave iraq, lock in an apartment, buy some furniture, and the deal with a dismantling of my life. I'm in much better shape than I was three years ago however. Good luck on Wednesday. My prayers are with you.