Hey Dawn

I do agree with you that as time moves on and we change and they do not it is easier to let go. I am still not as done as I would like to be (or maybe as I should be) but I have noticed that I wonder more and more what am I trying to save?

As for grabbing a magazine and enjoying yourself at a cafe? You would be surprised at how nice and relaxing that can be. It is a confident thing to do. Grab some wine. I travel quite a bit for business and where once being alone was a little daunting now I think nothing of it.

I also love your idea of relaxing in a hotel for a night to re-energize yourself. If no one is available to go with you, pick a place with a spa on site and go and enjoy the day and night on your own. I have plans to do the same in the near future.

I think you can now see how my independence got me into trouble smile. But you may find a whole new confidence and strength to stop relying on your family and start relying on the one person who will always be there with you - you.

Dawn you have been so generous in sharing your experiences with us here. You deserve the best. Hugs.