I reconnected with co-workers who laugh a lot and can turn anything that happens into a fun situation. Some used to make fun of me coming in the mornings because I am not a morning person. But they would greet me and tease me. I used to ignore it and now I engage in it. The results - I get hugs, I laugh, and on the days I feel like crying, they take me aside, listen, and comfort me. I don't usually feel like going into work most days still but at least I know that something will go right. (This is important because H and I work at the same place and our offices are next ot each other - our R has been like living in a fish bowl.)
Second positive thing is that there is no more conflict in the home! My kids are feeling more relaxed and spending time with me when possible.
