I am speechless - so overwhelmed and overcome with gratefulness for the guidance provided here.

25...your words are EXACTLY what I need to hear. I know that I've heard them from Brooklyn, Cat, Eric, True, Punkin, all - but something about your message resonated strongly with me. And Eric - who is the one? It is me. I've been incredibly blessed for the 28 years I was with this man. And I've been given a life with these kids that I could never have dreamed of in my youth. And Brooklyn I have begun to recognize the small gifts of time and freedom and quiet and rest that have resulted from this devastation.

We have had an inground pool that has been "dead" for 2 years. It has been an ugly, disgusting, eyesore - a "cesspool" if you will. This week, I had it excavated. I now have a huge backyard leveled with rich soil. I have the opportunity to create something new from the ground up. The cesspool that I found myself in nine months ago is no longer in my line of sight on a daily basis. Just as I am able to dream about what my yard will look like - I am close to being able to develop a dream for myself. The cesspools in my life have not only been drained - but they are being replaced with something clean and pure. Couldn't help but make the comparisons.

I joined the gym this week - took pilates class - laughed with my kids - cooked - read - worked. And I loved it!

Thank you ALL for being so amazingly patient and supportive. The kindness of strangers....leaves me humbled and incredibly grateful.

M-48/XH-48 M=25/T=28 years
Ds-24,22/S-18
D - 3/11
A Day at a Time