ah ha. I've found you! I missed a round of drinks, and some coffee. And some really great comments from a smart and strong woman. I'll have some rum. Any mix you have is fine. I think you are really skilled at understanding and expressing feelings. You are sounding great! I am so glad that your state of limbo has ended. And that you're finally reaching some personal happiness despite what happened. In particular I liked your comment about believing that there is a "divine" reason for this. (I forget how you put it exactly, but I think it's an important point.) I have no need for a thread of my own. I have no situation. Disappointing, but it's what it is. Saying I'm separated has gone on a bit too long, in my case. I believe it's crossed the line into something way more serious than separated! There is no forum for severly severed. Wish I were in piecing, but that looks less likely as time goes by. Focusing on my business & my teen. If there's some reason MJG & I were just not meant to be, it has yet to make itself obvious. All I know is that I'm 50 yrs old. I don't have time to sit around heartbroken and miserable for a year or more every time a relationship doesn't work out. I've got to keep going on and be as happy as possible cuz time is moving forward quickly. I want to be happy. I know that's a mind state that I have control of, but the sadness is the final link to the man I love. Its all that's left of us. As awful as it is to live in that space, I've not reached a point that I can let it go. So I really appreciate you sharing your experience here and take some comfort and hope in watching your journey. You've traveled far and done it well. c u on fb! xo