I think my problem is, I am feeling sorry for myself, and I am feeling as if I have done something WRONG.
I am a leader-always have been.
I am going to do my best to take my control back, and not give her that power.
I sometimes don't think that I am stronger than the hurt, but I am going to have to start somewhere.
You ARE feeling sorry for yourself...and that's ok for a brief while. Just recognize it's normal, but not productive. Acknowledge the feelings, process them, and keep moving.
I firmly believe we are never given more than we can handle. The more we are given to overcome, the more strength it will build as we pass over that challenge and prevail.
If you want to build muscle, you have to tear down the existing muscle to make more.