Today was a good day. I felt really upbeat. I should be thankful for many things in my life. Most importantly my kids. They are strong and healthy and have so much to learn.
I am feeling more serenity as time goes on. I target my stress and try to disseminate it as best I can.
I have a better relationship with my higher power and it shows because my relationship with others has improved, most importantly with myself!
I have learned so much about myself from this experience. I have a feeling this was going to happen to me at some point in my life for many reasons. 1- my father was an alcoholic so I was either going to continue being with a child of an alcoholic (as H was) or with an addict of some sort 2- my father betrayed my mom numerous times. I was going to look for someone as insecure as my father without knowing it. 3- It wasn't until now that I knew I never knew how to show love. I followed my parents destructive pattern and I was headed in the same direction.
I thank God everyday that I have my children, that H is involved in their lives everyday, that I own a home and completed my master's degree before having children.
I would like for H to try to work on our R however I have done everything I can do. I did a 180 and he knows that my changes are permanent. -a lot less controlling when it comes to parenting -I tell him how much I appreciate him -I have a better relationship with his parents -I listen to him -I make my home welcoming -I look presentable everyday! -I act as if I'm having a great day, because I am!
These changes are ultimately for me. I know now, that I AM CAPABLE of having a healthy loving relationship, with H or anyone else.
Whatever happens, happens. Live and let live, Let go and let God. Take care everyone, DBing online has its benefits, but for some reason gives me a lot of anxiety so I need to go on hiatus for a bit!
M 42 H 39 T10 (-2yrs separation) S8 D5 DD 7/30/11 (EA&PA) Reconciled 6/2013 Separation in works 1/2017