Dear Irish,

As you've been to my thread, I know you know that I am finding being D and Single after all these years a bit daunting. Nothing I didn't expect, but still scary and different.

Antonia is exactly right when she says we have strengthened relationships that had been taken for granted in favor of our H's behaviors. As you stated, we are closer to those that love us than perhaps ever before.

You are simply eager to 'get on with it' whatever that may be. You've been D'd for six weeks. I am the same way, and it has been less than a week. It's like, "Okay Lord, Now What??"

I myself have always been fiercely independent,but am finding myself at a loss after losing the 'umbrella' of marriage.

So here's the thing. Many of us are having to cross this unhappy finish line right now. None of us knows all the answers, because life experience will be different for all of us. What we DO have is each other. I myself am not ready to abandon this place and my friends here, as I find comfort and wisdom reading the different threads. As for the rest, one day at a time, one foot in front of the other, breath in and breath out.

Have a good Tuesday. ((HUGS))