I am happy. There is something the mediator told me about what he knew in his profession - that the real healing for both parties can begin after you 'walk through that door' - I feel free to start writing the chapters of my new life now that the last page has turned.
The viking and I are still chatting away. He is a lovely distraction, though I am proud of myself for putting more mental energy into real goals.
Mid 30's Psych-abusive M with violent tantrums from XH D 9/15; NC forever on