Hi 25, Definite yes. Now that she has left, it is actually easier to detach and start to find a new "normal" for my D14 and I. My older D19 is coming home tomorrow and that's a big plus. I find that right now my D14 is a bit distant and I do think angry about how things are. When her sister is around she is much more outgoing and wanting to interact.
Decided to have a BBQ on Friday for the 4th. My older D is bringing her boyfriend. I actually thought about inviting my W but not sure about that. She will probably work or use the day to get her house together. The only reason would be because the kids are there with me and in the last 2 weeks she has only seen my D14 once and hasn't seen our oldest since a week before she left, 3 weeks ago, and D's birthday fell over that time so it's going to be Birthday/4th celebration. Probably too soon as she would see it as pursuing when that isn't what it is. First holiday post leaving and still not sure how those will work going down the road. I would hate for my D's to think they have to choose her or me on special days.
Going out tonight to Meetup with a really good group. Just an open mike night at local watering hole but will be good to get out. I will keep moving forward to find that better life for my girls and I.
