And at long last I got someplace special in my head......
I figured out how to move myself along. Had some amazing clarity.
I called up my bank, got someone to run numbers for me, figured out what the max price I could get pre-approved for on buying a house, and while still on the phone found a couple of nice houses that meet my criteria. Here in Hawaii.
I really like it here. I really don't want to leave. When I think about staying here I am afraid of having to see STBXH and OW. Well just because they are ruining part of my life doesn't mean I have to give up something I really love.
I will buy a house here. I will plant all the trees I love, I will watch them mature, I will enjoy the rest of my life. I will most likely have way more fun than if I stayed married to Mr. Grumpypants. Papaya, Avocado, Lime, Cocont, Bombax, Breadfruit..... It is going to be beautiful.
And I don't care if I am alone in this future. Because I will have my kids and grandkids. And my friends. And most of all freedom from the worry of trying to make anyone happy but myself.
BAM!
Me 57 XH 58 Sons age 32 & 27 M:32 D final 9/12 Bought 10 Acres and Living the Dream!