Hi H'mama! I wondered what happened to you. And now I have found your thread again! Yay! I am so happy with the progress you have shown and with the new friendship you have in the long-distance 'relationship'. (Not sure how you would describe it.) I am glad you have that support. But, I am also sad that you feel so isolated and still feel the sharpness of the betrayals of those you love/d. I cannot imagine how that must feel.
You know, I have always felt that you have a knack for storytelling (shows in the turn of phrases you come up with, i.e. wanting someone with skin to hang out with --- paraphrasing here, obviously), and I wonder if you should write a story/book/poem about a character such as yourself. It might help to pour something into a creative venture while still draining away the hurt of your M. It may be cathartic. And, who knows, you might find a new career or sideline hobby that can generate a little money.
Just thinking up ideas for you when you are alone at home. It's something I did when I spent a lot of my day alone and my nights because H was on business trips, kids at school, etc. and we were living in a new city and country. In my case, I wrote poems.
Anyway, I am so chuffed to have connected with your threads again.
Me:57 H:52 M:28 Got another lawyer last year and filed. D35,S/D twins28,D22 EA4/04 End? Who knows? "Life is like a mirror. Smile at it and it smiles back at you." — Peace Pilgrim