Happy and desperate at the same time.....

[forward]

rop, congrats on making some serious moves. From struggling to a 6-fig job--that's awesome.

The important thing is that you are a different person and more independent--but most importantly you have regained confidence.

I can understand how hard it would be to be away from your kids. It sounds as if it is going to be tough.

As far as your X, perhaps you need to let her come to you. If she is interested, maybe put the onus on her. That is how I feel about my X now. I, too, am feeling more self-confident and assured w/o X.