Wow Whitney, I have just read your thread and I don't know how you do it. My STBXH has stated from the beginning of this mess that we have a chance to make this new stage in our lives better than ever and show them what a "real family looks like".

My hat off to you for being able to spend as much time as you can as a family as I have not been able to. I would like to but I think in my situation it would confuse/hurt our daughter way too much.

I always hoped that maybe one day we could get to where you are but it doesn't seem to be any easier than where I am in turning down invitations.

Happy Holidays to you and all the best for a week filled with peace and happy memories of your Christmas with your children.


Me: 41
STBXH: 36
D: 11
S: 9
BOMB 12/2009
SEPARATED 5/2010
D SERVED BY ME 9/2010
FINAL D When I'm ready