Thanks IB, Eric, and TAMF,

I appreciate your kind words. And thanks for the reminder to be a strong rolemodel for D. Sometimes we can get so caught up in our own turmoil that we can often forget we are always being observed by our children. Eric, I know only I can choose my path, but I would hope that if it appears I'm doing something really dumb, everyone feels free to bring out the 2x4s.

Freema,

I use my quote to constantly remind myself of why I'm doing this and why I'm putting up with all of the BS that comes along with it. Helps keep me grounded.
It's interesting you mention the happiness aspect. I have noticed what you say. I posted some pics recently of my D and I trying our hand at the shooting range. He sent me an email asking me about it and saying that it's something he's always wanted to do but he didn't because "he sucks". Further insight into their internal turmoil.


"Love me when I least deserve it, for that is when I need it the most"

M18
Me39,H42
D16
Bomb 1/10
Moved out 3/10
OW 6/10
H wants to R,OW gone 11/10
H moves back 5/11
H wants to wear rings again 9/11