KdogGS Journey Part V- Settlement

[KdogGS]

My attorney returned from her wedding/honeymoon and received an email from STBXW's attorney that STBXW is anxious to put this behind her. My L and I are sending over a settlement that I believe to be more than fair, including furniture from the house, her half of funds I saved for retirement during our 2 year marriage, and her half of the down payment on the house I intend to keep living in. I believe it's a fair settlement, and hopefully since she wants it over quickly, and going to court would drag this process on, she will give up her notion of keeping the house without paying me for it. Alternatively, if she does not agree, I would hope a counterproposal from her would at least pay me for my portion of the home equity so I can locate and procure another property.

STBXW stopped by while I was at work on Saturday to "check out the house and see how you've been taking care of it." She left a note saying she had been there and such. It was an odd feeling that came over me when I got the note. It was as if a stranger had been in my house. What did she look through? What did she touch? I had taken the time to put up the pictures of me and the dog having fun all over San Antonio, hiking and smiling. I also had pictures of myself up alone in new outfits, with new friends from work and meetups.

At this point, I have given her ample opportunity to reconcile, her actions demonstrate this is not a possibility. Divorce is inevitable. However DB'ing did help me find myself again. On the drive home from my meetup last night, with the windows down and the music pumping, I realized I feel alive again, and hopeful about the future.