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[ClingingToHope]

Went to D12's talent show last night. She was singing "Hallelujah" as a solo. I was sooooooooooooooooo nervous. But she did really well. She forgot one line midway through, but she rallied and it really sounded good.

I was surprised. I mean you praise your kids all the time to build their confidence. But when she was done she got quite an ovation. She was beaming after. A boy she likes told her "great singing."

Ah to be young again.

I sat behind XW and XMIL for the show and after we all went out to eat. I paid and said it was courtesy of the guy that plowed into D9 and I last week. I already got payment for the car.

Strange feeling. Knowing that I'm going to be OK financially left me feeling .... sorry for XW. I know the bills are mounting -- the roof is leaking at the house and she called to ask for contractor referrals. I know work is piling up on her.

The early days of WAS bliss, living in the clouds, is over. She's into reality.

I do feel sorry for her. I was devoted to the family and trying to figure out how to make her happy. I failed in that, but reading these boards I've come to realize that not everyone finds a person who puts the spouse's happiness ahead of their's.