ladylu, Listen to your gut. If it says something isn't right, then it's not.
As to standing and how long to stand, you'll know when the time is right to step off the crazy train or continue to the next station.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.
ladylu, I'm too green to give advice but I can say what I've learned so far. Just be you, proud of you, proud of kids, and enjoy them. I know how warped a guy can get and the entire marriage is crap. Don't believe it. My M has many awesome memories and like db & dr say history gets rewritten. I struggled to understand and am learning more and more every day. My journal is very important to me and I had to buy a 2nd. You sound very strong and I hope you stay that way. Just my little way to encourage I guess but people here are very helpful.
W-37 Me-37 M-16yrs & 5days W "Done" Day = Valentine Day 2014 D-8/13/2014 S16 S13 S11 D8