Yes I still have that "portfolio". It's in the form of an IRA so I don't look at it often, dunno what's happened to it.

X and I had an interesting convo the other day. She commented she believed there was some dysfunction in out relationship when we were married (duh?). I have suspected she is seeing a counselor since last fall because of some comments she has made. There are some issues with some of her extended family which I believe brought thoughts and therefore these comments to the surface. She went on to confirm my conclusion of a few years ago by commenting, "Everyone in my life has ripped me off except you." I took some solace from that comment as I believed that to be the case and that belief helped to shape some of my choices in all this.

"The answers are within you" (can't remember who). Unfortunately, so is the bullshit.