First, update: Not much has been going on since Christmas. Just a few ups and downs. I think I'm finally learning how to handle things better. I'm slower to react to H's moods and mean words. I feel a lot more at peace. I still hate Limboland...but I'm getting stronger.
New Year's Eve, H was working and kids were with my sister so I drank way too much wine and spent a lot of time on Facebook with some amazing people. I didn't want to actually go out and be around people I would have to put a happy face on for...so I had a lot of fun just chilling at home...getting to be myself.
I started running again yesterday... I have a Half that I'm training for. Ugh. Why do I torture myself like that? Lol. I'm not even a very good runner...but it keeps me active.
I have had a few convos with H where I shut down an imminent fight by validating and STFU. So, that stuff REALLY works.