Thanks, Trixi. Despite being on the boards for almost 2 years, finding H with ow just over 2 yrs ago, and all that came before...
I just stood there like a deer in the headlights forever! Partly pride, partly fear, partly denial, concern for my kids, etc etc. But I just couldn't cut the cord. I think everyone gets there in their own time. You can't make someone do it before they are ready, you know?
I just know that I feel good about myself. I know I did absolutely all I could do. Maybe I did some of it too late, that's true. But I know I am not a Walk-Away, even if we never do get back together.
Because you can't really walk away from someone who has already left you, can you?
I am happy, and I am walking toward more happiness. Kind of like there are two roads ahead. One I have been on several times. It is full of potholes, lane closures, detours, etc etc. You could spend eons in there trying to get to the destination (peace/contentment). Then there is another road. I haven't been on it. It might have the same obstacles, it might not. But this time I have that nifty navigation system (batchitt radar) that will tell me when I need to change lanes...
OK bad analogy but I think you get my point! No more sitting in neutral, this chicky put her car in drive!