Newly separated...spouse left, 3rd thread

[antlers]

Doing OK so far. Trying to be strong for my kids, trying to be happy for them too, trying to be more compassionate all around, and trying to really enjoy our time together. Really haven't been thinking about their mom much either! I want that to continue! Tonight is the second night the kids are over here this time, and I'll have them again tomorrow night. I haven't mentioned their mom one single time either! And I intend to continue with that too!
I have given some thought to all of the pain and disappointment and heartache that people on this board are experiencing...and I just want to say that I am truly sorry for all of these hurtful experiences that people here are having to deal with and go through. I hope that we can all become better and more compassionate people as a result of these experiences...and I hope that we can all be happy and fulfilled on down the line in our lives.