So I am catching everyone up on my sitch. Each day I am getting stronger and feeling better. I have joined a belly dancing class, and am going out with my S23 who lives with me, and my gfriends. I am also getting excited about our cruise in late May.

I keep all comm with the STBXH to an absolute min. I have my appt with the L on May 9 and plan to file at that time. H tried last week to scare me by saying I was making him act like an a&& by having me served--LOL. That was always his way, keeping me in line so to speak. That really is rich considering he is currently living with new cow....but I digress.

I have firmly and completely detached and am now able to see a beautiful new future for myself and my adult children. They too have suffered and have seen enough. I look forward to the day when I am strong enough mentally and emotionally to date again. Right now I am happy just being with me.

To all of us fighting the good fight, keep the faith. I still believe in happy endings, and I still believe very much in love. I just had to learn to love me first, and never to compromise my morals or values in order to "hang on" to someone. Have a fantastic weekend everyone!