I'm back after a long absence

[BeingMe]

Hi 123snap! Without belittling the heart wrenching aspect of your sitch, because it really is. And it's natural to mourn the loss of the M in the beginning. Allow yourself this sadness for a time. But, for the sake of your children, don't dwell too long on these feelings. Your H has made his choice, and as much as it affects you and your kids, there isn't a lot you can do to change it. Except, focus on what you can control ... you! This is a time for self discovery ... a time to show your independence, strength, and courage. Find your sense of humour, sense of adventrue, and encourage your children to laugh a lot, and find the ridiculousness of this sitch. Because it is ridiculous ... your H has little reason to leave, but he chooses to, and he will regret this one day. He is leaving the best thing in his life ... his family. All you can do, is keep what's left together, and learn that life does go on, and it can be better, even without the H and father part of the family there. (Well, he'll still be there, but his role will change in a small way.)

Get the crying over with, close the door on your M (don't lock it yet, though), drop the rope of hope, and stand up strong and with an eye to the future. Remember, there are little ones watching.

Make sure you GAL for yourself ... even if it's just taking a half hour to flip through a magazine while having a glass of good wine.

Thinking of ya!