So...I've been away awhile. Had to get out of my head and get relationship talk/thoughts out of my head. Spent a lot of time hanging out with some friends, my kids, and my family over the last few weeks. It's done me good. A whole heck of a lot of good even.
I have received divorce papers. I have responded to them with the changes I require. We are currently stuck on a couple of points that we both say are non-negotiable. So the divorce is in progress, but stalled until this is resolved.
As for me, life continues to get better. Different in a way I'm not used to yet, but better. A month ago I was really dreading the holidays. Now I'm feeling much better about that and have been making holiday plans with my family.
I can without a doubt say that this has been the most difficult experience of my adult life...and it ain't quite over yet. But it feels like the worst is behind me at least.