I'm sorry for being MIA for the last week or so. I've been covering for someone at work, which means I've been working major overtime. This has been, maybe, a secretly blessing for my DBing since I haven't had time to feel sad or focus too much about being in limbo land.
Labug - Thank you so much for the information. It's been a great help this week I've been referring back to that Live Strong article a lot. Hope all is well with you, going to head on over to your thread next.
Valeska19 - Hi! It's actually been a pretty good week. Been really busy with work (so haven't had time to exercise, I'm exhausted by the time I finish work), so I've been trying to do other things like read, watch tv, etc. to unwind in the evenings. On Saturday, my GAL activity was to go see a movie with one of my friends. He wanted to see Pacific Rim and I had no idea what it was, but I went anyway instead of being lazy at home! I did have the opportunity to show my "newer" self to theEx this weekend too. I had to pick up theEx from work later that day and she had a bad day, felt really sad because she felt left out at work. I made sure to validate, validate, validate. Did not offer advice. Just empathized. Then I offered to do something together that would cheer her up and let her choose the activity--so we went out for an early dinner and then out to a movie. Nothing romantic, just something fun. If this was the old me, I would have tried to solve her problems (i.e. offer suggestions on how to improve her situation at work) and that's it. I wouldn't have thought how to be supportive. I know that it's not huge progress or anything, but thankfully it wasn't a step backwards (I hope) either! Hope you are doing well, going to head on over to your thread now!
StubbornDyke - Hi there! Okay, good to know about DR. I also have a few other books that I felt complemented DR strategy. Those I can discreetly read on my tablet if the Ex is around, so it helps to keep me focused. I did not get to exercise yet (I know, I know!), I got swamped with work and have been working overtime. But I'm hoping to start jogging 3x a week starting next week. I tried doing kettlebell workouts, but I'm afraid I'm going to accidentally fling the kettlebell into my television or something lol Thanks for taking the time to write to me! I have been following your thread for months and I really admire the patience and compassion you've displayed in your situation, no matter how difficult.
I've been referring back to that Live Strong article a lot. Hope all is well with you, going to head on over to your thread next. 
