Snodderly is so right, at least in my experience. You dread it, and it is hard, but then it is OVER. A great weight is lifted off us, and we are free from the gnawing anxiety, while at the same time knowing that they can no longer blame us for their misery or ever hurt us so badly again.
Incidentally are you watching the new series - A game of Thrones. It takes you out of yourself!
