It is great to have those friends around. My friends have stood by me from day 1 which was great...and they have also come to understand and appreciate why I haven't filed yet. At first I got alot of "leave that b*stard".."drop that negative energy"..etc etc. When you are angry..hearing these things are fine. But when you aren't angry..they aren't the things that you need to hear.
Although I believe my friends have come to understand my position...until you are in the same situation...you cannot truly understand. They just respect me as a person and trust my judgement I guess. That is what is so great about this site...you are surrounded by people that have walked a mile in your shoes..we all have similar stories and it makes you feel less alone and it provides you with a place to express your thoughts and concerns. Journalling with benefits- you get advice in return.
Make the most of this time apart and really get yourself to a position where you will be OK no matter what happens.
