Following along, as usual. Your post right before Sandi's reply could have come from me, word for word. It is a shame that something like this had to happen to wake us up. Life happens and none of us are perfect. We do the best we can at the time and learn as we go.
I try to tell myself that the changes I have been forced to make are all good. Good for me, my kids and any future relationships I may have and good for my M no matter what ends up happening.
It still hurts but it sounds like you are dealing and doing a good job of moving on.
Not much to add, just that I understand and admire how you are handling yourself.
BTW, that terrible picture popped up in my mind while I was writing this-damn you!
