Thanks for the words of advice. It's helpful to have someone else's perspective. Sounds like you've got some interesting times coming up in your stich. I'm pulling for you!
The rollercoaster continues and it's great to have this sounding board. I really like the quote from Emotional Intelligence. Very helpful to give perspective, as is the Tao Te Ching excerpt. Telling, true, and counterintuitive. Let it grow to get rid of it. I will be getting copies of both those books for some enlightenment while I am exercising!
No real news. W has fled to visit OM. I'm plugging away with my work, and really focusing on quality time with the kids and trying to get some friend time in. It's a bit hard, but I force myself to do it. I truly have the best relationship with my kids that I have ever had. It's the silver lining of this situation.
As my W needs to move at the end of the month, and I suspect she will move in with a friend, I am wondering if I should establish the separation agreement for the next six months? I am going to discuss with my lawyer. I have realized I need stronger financial boundaries, and I want to protect my family better financially. I would like to sit down with my W and figure out some budgeting. We can't sustain two homes like we have been doing and her moving back here is not an option at this stage of the game.
My goal tomorrow is to have PMA when she picks up my D5 for Tball tomorrow, and not let the fact that I know where she has been bother me at all.
On another note, I followed Theoden's advice on another thread and googled chump lady. Made me smile and laugh out loud. Refreshing.