Thank you all so much for the encouragement. It is helping me get my head straight. It can't be about H anymore... that's giving him control, and I really don't want to be needy or weak. I know I am a strong woman and darn cute! and I'm going to be just fine.

Really enjoyed the paragraph, J, about being the author of my life and how do I want to write the next chapter. I AM in control of how that chapter goes, aren't I, and I'm determined now! I will take back my life, to the tune of Aretha's R-E-S-P-E-C-T or maybe the ROCKY soundtrack?!, and be the best me I can be.

So, today was a GOOD day. I ran at the Y. I worked hard all day and didn't obsess or check my cell phone, etc. Drove home in a blizzard (Colorado, y'know!) but home safe and working on my journal now. Tomorrow I will make it another good day! Thx again, to all.