Summation: Life after divorce can be wonderful. There never were any guarantees in life. We do the best we can with the hand we were dealt.
Some people told me after Chuck left me that no man would ever want me - I had a severely disabled son - who could take on that? But Josh is a special man. Never had children of his own. He does more for Ryan than Ryan's own father is doing. He is making sure that everything is in place for Ryan to have a great life. Chuck has not even asked about Ryan's needs. I think he just knows that "Barb will take care of it".
Am I a bit afraid? Yes. Although I love the house and the lake - I really don't have any friends there yet. And I will miss my friends very much. But they will visit and I'll go back. I am missing my dad, my daughter and my extended family. I already miss my other son so that won't be much different. And everyone is so excited about visiting that it will be a really busy summer.
So I guess what I'm saying is - rebuild your life. Trust that it will all work out. Take chances. Believe. There is sunshine after the rain. If you let it happen. Figure out what you want. Go for it. Ignore the naysayers.
God only gave me one life - I intend to make the most of it!
