Blindsided, Just served with papers!

[TimeHeals]

PS. So that it doesn't sound like something on the MLC forum.

I am sure you have your problems, she has hers (your kids and dogs have theirs). You dogs, for example, are very present oriented, and they live on event time. My dogs are in a hyper mood because it's past "walk time" (happens around sunrise after "Dad" has his cup of coffee). I love my dogs, but they are not good about planning things. Not one bit.

You can let go with compassion. You loved the dog you put down, but you thought it was "the right thing to do" under the circumstances. That is a good way to think about things: what is the right thing to do?

You have no choice at this point but to let go, but you can choose to do it with compassion. All it takes is a little empathy.

This is a time for both of you to grow. She is an adult, and she now has the opportunity to do just that just like you do. Be open minded about it. You can change, she can change, and your kids and dogs can change.

This doesn't mean you will be reunited. I can't accurately predict the future.