That meetup group sounds awesome. I need something like that too.
Yes, these boards are really, truly a saving grace. And we are getting LOTS of grace!!!
You ARE doing really well. I too, find symbolism in a lot of things. I have a compass necklace I found that says on the back 'there are no shortcuts to anywhere worth going'. We need those small reminders to get us through, to keep believing and hoping.
Me:49 H:47 S: 16 T:27 M:25 My EA: 2001 His PA: 10/2007, 6/2013 Separated, but H still in house
Find your Shambala: a place of peace and happiness.