My UFO (unbelievably fabulous observations)

[hoosiermama]

hm,

I'm not saying that because I'm bitter, but it illustrates what happens when we continually defer our happiness for that of someone else--who doesn't deserve the sacrifice

I understand.
And of course having a D14 limits the options on writing your next chapter...somewhat. Keep in mind, though, that she will be watching you write it.

excellent point, gardener. and honestly, that is always at the front of my mind. she watched me crumble in the beginning; hopefully she has watched me rise from the ashes more recently.

and I'm thinking that being a mom of a teenager is not so much a limitation as a need to focus my options. and that's okay.