Because we have done the preparation, we have soul-searched, we have faced down our demons, and we have stared utter despair in the face and chosen to rise to the occasion, we have found strength inside weakness, and we haven't run from our fears and insecurities.
BUT
The game isn't over.
You played the game because you wanted something.
You wanted your M back
You wanted to know why this happened.
You wanted to prove to yourself that you are better than what has happened to you.
Better than someone's choice about you.
So what happens now? She is not coming back right now so...
You wait until you are vindicated when it all blows up in her face?
Is that the "win" you want?
What is success for you here?
Let me share a little quote I carry around from Christopher Reeve (Superman)
"To be truly free in life takes either tragedy or courage. To my children I certainly recommend the latter."
We all have certainly experienced tragedy here.
It is what we learn from it that is important.
My goal is to some day be the person my dog thinks I am
