Originally Posted By: irishblessings
I think that if I am honest - I am too numb to answer some of these questions!


That does not surprise me.

They are important questions though.

Originally Posted By: IrishBlessings
I have been so desperate to save our family unit that I put myself and my feelings last.


Not good. You have to actually be a PART of this if you are going to be a part of it.

KWIM?

Originally Posted By: irishblessings
we were really looking forward to the freedom that comes with our kids getting older and more independent. Now..who knows?


Who says YOU can’t still look forward to that time?

It may look differently than you envisioned, but your life is not coming to an end.

Time and most importantly, patience with yourself right now. As the numbness subsides, you will be able to find the answers.


"Acceptance doesn't mean resignation. It means understanding that something is what it is and there's got to be a way through it."--Michael J. Fox