Laying down my heart and feeling the power

[reachingHigher]

I have had a lot of people call me crazy for sticking out this out, including my own MIL. Looking forward to being seen as a heroine once H de-fogs himself!

I've had the same sentiments of people thinking I'm crazy/wrong for staying also. So far, I haven't noticed any applause almongst friends or family for staying.

For H's friends, family & supporters, he looks like the hero for swallowing his pride and coming back. For my family, friends and supporters, they have lost a lot of respect and tolerate him coming back.

There's a lot of steadfastness the one staying and waiting has to have. Looks like there may be no reward at the end except for the actual event we stayed for: a new and awesome M. That's something no one can participate in but us and no one outside the two of you will ever know the agony you each struggled with.

But it's a sweet reward in the end if you have stayed true to yourself. And I know you have it in you, Linda, to be strong and persevering. As well as fun, lovely and loving. And responsible. And interesting. And on and on....

Of course, if your MIL may be supportive and give you some accolades. But I wouldn't count on it. But on this forum you have lots and lots of friends who will be, and are, your biggest cheerleaders.