Sounds like you're moving to a better place. Thought I'd mention that because change comes slowly and you might not even be aware of it. I had a lot of trouble losing the anger and I see that in you as well. The horror, hurt and unfairness of it all can eat us up. But if we slowly start to let some of that go by refocussing on what we have, not what we lost - life goes on and WILL be better.
It is easy for me to write that now. But it took me a LONG time to get to this point. And my ex never did a thing to make it easier on me. I thought he would somehow get through his MLC and maybe be my friend. HA! No chance of that!
A maggot is a parasite. Her real name is maggie. Notice I never capitalize it. I don't feel she's earned that place of importance or recognition in my life. I took some flack here on the bb for calling her that. But I feel justified and call a spade a spade. My kids call her that too. (Well, they used to, now they don't refer to her at all). My kids have NO relationship with her. Son met her the first day we learned of her and confronted them both. When she tried to take out a restraining order on him - he knew she was someone he wanted nothing to do with. She was unsuccessful but H went along with it. That was only one month after he left. Some dad!
People used to tease about box wine. But now I think they realize its not a bad idea. In fact, I have a nice box of Merlot in the kitchen right now. It stays fresher than opening a bottle for one. I couldn't drink a whole bottle myself.
So here's to Box Wine!
CHEERS FLTC - today is the first day of the rest of your life!
