I won't give up III

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job,

I have to agree with you about him not wanting to leave the comfort of the fantasy world. It wouldn't surprise me a bit if he went through with the D just as Holly's h did. At this point he seems to "have" to do this.

Not offering advice and opinions is terribly hard but I am doing it! When he pushes me to talk and tell him what I think about S/D. I say pretty much the same thing as I said a year ago. "It's not what I want.." You'd think after hearing the same answer every time he'd get it!

D2 is doing very well at her job and in her apartment. She's made many new friends and even has a social life with others that are around her age. That is something that she hasn't had since leaving in high school.

I started volunteering at the H.S. and am working with parents of special needs children helping them navigate the maze of transitioning from H.S. to work or post H.S. education. There are so many services offered that many aren't aware of. The process and steps involved to obtain these services can be daunting. My D has a few friends that are higher functioning special needs whose parents can't be bothered with helping them. I've met with some of them to help find affordable housing and state services as well. It's unthinkable that these parents have let their children/young adults fend for themselves!

I haven't taken any major trips but am planning a week away this summer and will be meeting a friend out in Las Vegas for shopping and shows! Weekend stays at a (local) Spa near the city for a little spoiling and relaxation every few months are still a priority.

Thanks for the input AND for posting the Detachment article as well. There is so much info on this board and so little time for me to read here. I've found that it's a great place to come on nights like this when I have trouble falling asleep.

Time to get some rest now....