IC - making slow progress but at least its me vent & refocus on what nees to be done. "It's not my fault & I am not creating this mess" are my new mantras!! I have felt stronger over the past few weeks and apart from a bad patch at the beginning of this week am starting to take small steps in terms of controlling my own future. Also realise that there is no quick fix so "patience" is the 3rd in the mantra set.

No reply from FB-not sure how active OMW is so have followed up with a personal letter after finding address via the web. I expect fireworks next week when W finds out but I am ready for that. All I have done in the letter is stated facts about W leaving home and that it is her choice. It is the right & decent thing to do and I will be able to look myself in the mirror and the kids in the eye.