Yeah, that tutu is both figuratively and literally back in the closet.
Punkin, you better have something stronger than pepper spray to stop a charging fairy.
Jack and E, your points are well taken. I am not trying to convince family and friends per se, only explaining my position. They'll support me regardless whether they understand or not. Those that don't, don't concern me.
I learned early on that gathering people to my "side" has little benefit when waiting out the W during MLC. When the only person she can confide in is OM, then I've defeated my own efforts.
M / W: 43 D8 S6 M 10 years / T 13 years W admitted EA/PA: 10.6.09 Separated in same house 10.6.09 W moved out 2.27.10