Hi LiveNow - thank you for the support, and thanks for the comment about my poem. I felt a little silly afterward for including it in my post, but then I remembered this idea about vulnerability and putting yourself out there and having the courage to do whatever you were going to do. Got it from a book by Brene Brown, called Daring Greatly, and she makes a big deal about vulnerability. So I'm trying to make it a point to go against my nature to not take the chance of being 'laughed at' and just put myself out there. So, your comment really helped. Thank you, again.

Yes, walking away was sooo hard to do. I think it makes them feel better, like they haven't done anything so terrible if 'she's still willing to still hug me.' I'm just done with that. They need to realize how much they have hurt someone, not that we are going to be so eager to be friends. That's the one thing my H has constantly brought up throughout this whole ordeal - that we would be so much better as friends. HA! Well, if this is how they treat their friends, forget it!

I know I'm just grieving for the loss of the guy I married. He's just no longer there.

How are you doing, LiveNow? I'll have to stop by your thread. Thanks, again...and hugs to you (((LN))). We will make it through this!


Me 59 H47
M12 T22
No kids
BD&S Apr 2,2013 - ILYBINILWY
Filed 2/12/14
OW 11/13
The Universe always strikes you at your weakest point because that’s what most needs strengthening." – Joseph Campbell