Looking for the silver lining...

[irishblessings]

YBR and Antonia - You all are right-intellectually I know it - emotionally I'm not all the way there.

One thing that I am realizing is that my X was a former coach. As a result, you tend to build a wall around yourself - because there are so many people who feel they have the right to tear you down. So I became very protective of him and our family. Letting down my guard and trusting people - new friends has proven to be a challenge.

More work to do...