Thank you, VG. Your comment, "You will absolutely have a happy a fulfilling life," renewed my hope.

I spoke with my MIL today. She has been good. I told her I was having a hard time and she told me she went through the same when her M ended. She said even to this day she remembers the special dates (b-day, anniversaries) and she's been divorced for 26 years. Then she switched to more cheerful topics.

My H probably spent his bday stuck inside w his buddy from work and other people who live close by--all the roads are closed. My mom told me some woman posted a video saying happy birthday to him and flirtatious stuff about going to see a movie together. Whatever. Maybe my mom should unfriend him too.

I started to write the D book. What kinds of things would you want to see? I'm focusing on how to emotionally handle a separation/divorce. Anything else?