Hi all.. Just an update. Well been married for 8 months now. So far so good. My self worth is back, sort of smile. I mean the fear is pretty much gone. I still worry about crap but I deal with things much better. My daughter and I have a great R. Everytime I invite her over she never turns me down. She always says "I luv u dad". She turns 19 this month. My w is amazing. Her daughter and I get along but w and her d fight constantly. Blended families are tough but Im adjusting. I keep my input to minimum. Work sux. My boss is what HR dep calls "the competent jerk". Lol. She is very heavy handed with many staff. She checks herself with me cause too many know me in my field in my state. Money is tight but managing. We still living out of 2 homes. W would like to permanently move to my house. But her D wants to stay were they are. My house is 90 miles away from mine and their work. Done that commute
12.5 years now. No wonder my ass is flat.

On the ex front. Havent had any communication since 10/2012. I went to my local Acme with W to pick up some stuff. W and I were discussing what to get and then saw ex. She locked eyes with me but I kept walking smiling and having our heated dinner discussions. I didnt turn too look back. She looked terrible.

I can say that for the most part Im happy. Im dreaming and planning my life again. i dont feel soooo afraid anymore. In fact this experience has made me stronger. I have learned so much about me and I like what I see smile.

I want to wish everyone a great holiday season and a great 2016 and thanks for walking with me this past few years...love u all


M 53
D 20
Separated 6/22/11 moved out 10/24
Together 26 yrs
Married 16
W Filed for D 7/21/11
Served 9/6/11
D final 8/28/12

“Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be.”

John Wooden