Thanks azguy, the more I let the advice marinate the more it feels like the best option to encourage H to open up.

Opinion - Does H owe me that? I'm pretty sure that H's frame of mind is that it doesn't matter, not worth it, he left therefore we just need to figure out what the next step is. And I've now accepted that I can't make him explain himself or his actions to me. But can I request it based on our long marriage?

Gal, I always appreciate your support and your situation of continued faith is inspiring.

Just got to bedroom & D15 is studying Greek mythology & left a hand written account of Pandora and Hope on my pillow. It's beautiful! I want to take pic of her handwritten words & send to H. Too much? D15 is such a little tough nut, it's a huge growth for her.

I'll share part of what she wrote:

"The troubles are still flying around the world and have even grown more in number. They are ugly and I have felt their sting, and expect to feel them more as I grow older. But then there is the lovely figure of HOPE! What in the world could we do without her? Hope will make everything fresh and new and gives us coverage to face troubles, knowing we will always come through whatever hardships we face."


M: 40
H: 43
D15, D17
M: 22 years
S: 7/12