Ok - I decided I'm definitely not going to do anything with the letters. After all that has happened I am just going to continue moving forward as I have. I think between S15 and the sentimental trip down memory lane, I was just remembering some old feelings.

The truth is STBX has really been out of my life for a good 6-8 months. And when I'm not exposed to any of her BS I am flourishing with the boys. Her family has become a big part of our lives again and have ended their R with her. They told her they would never accept the neighbor, nor the way she has handled this. That was in mid-May. STBX has not spoken to them since. I feel terrible about that. They are amazing people and have tried to be there for both me, STBX and most importantly, the kids. And all they have gotten back is crap from her. They have told me time and again they feel like they have lost a daughter, like she has died. I had the same emotions. This is worse than a death though - because you still see her, and you still see what she has become.

I met with the realtor last night. We'll see how every thing goes. I hope we can sell fast and get away from all this. We have to go through a few steps before it is actually on the market.

I continue to bond with the new woman in my life. We text each other all the time during the week. We text right up until we fall asleep. She is a single mom of three boys also, so our schedules are tough. We have seen each other the last three Saturday nights and will do so again this week. We have great physical chemistry. I have been out with many women over the past few months. I had a hard time adjusting to it. Anytime I felt I was going to get intimate with one, I pretty much bolted. Just didn't feel right. I really think you need to date a lot before taking that step, at least I do. I do feel comfortable with this one and feel I am ready to make that jump. That is a huge step personally for me. Vets of my sitch may remember why. Thanks for being here, all of you! And please let me know if my experiences can help shed any light on your sitches.

Strength and Honor.

Mules


M 43
W 44
M 17
T 22
S16,12,9
Bomb 2/05/08
I served her 1/06/09
S'd 3/15/09
D'd 12/21/09



"Tough times don't last, tough people do." --My Dad to me years ago, me to my boys now.