Originally Posted By: brandnewday


Regardless of whether or not they ever come home we need to be in a position of strength not weakness. That means to be strong in who we are, and to conquer our own personal fears.

My therapist told me once that I had to stop being afraid. The worst had already happened.....he had left, and I was alone, and I didn't die, I was still alive and kicking and needed tomake the most out of my life for myself and my children.



BND, this is excellent and it's great advice for lots of situations not just saving a M. However, I'm very glad that you were able to save yours.