1. What did I do to survive? First, I read the DB books, drove into the country "a lot" and just screamed my head off!! Focussed on getting my D all settled in college.
2. What mistakes did I make? Plenty. Did the crying, begging, threatening thing to no avail. Wallowed in self pity and anger for way too long.
3. What was my best victory. Getting a life!!! Once I accepted that I was really OK with a D, I started looking for "my" dream house. I loved my freedom!!!
4. What was my worst loss? Feeling like I'd lost my family. My X moved out in June and D went away to college 6 wks later. I missed my family. I missed the "good" times. I missed not having someone to sleep with at night.
5. Am I happier now and why? Yessirree!!! I actually didn't realize how miserable most of my M was until it was gone. I no longer have to tiptoe around issues. I no longer feel resentment/anger/hostility on a daily basis. I'm happier than I can ever remember being in my life.
