Hi Scrant, I read about this trip for your W and OM with OM's sis - and I always struggle with how readily people will accept these A's. I guess you never know quite what she may have been told but - Gah!

Anyway, it sounds as though you are doing pretty well. It is normal not to feel optimistic. Know that, even in sitches that turned around, the LBs had their share of feeling things looked hopeless.

I think you are right with the 'no best friends' policy, and it is good that you have some cooking classes starting up. How about a supper club?? I would love to see you extend your GAL a little further. I only harp on about it because it truly does help, and it does help you meet new people in similar situations. Would you consider a local support group for divorced or separated people? These often have social scenes too.

Anyway....keep posting and keep remembering the 'never lose hope however hopeless...' Rule.

Take care my friend smile

T 13 M 7
Me 48 H 46
SS 15
BD 7.14 PA
D final 5.16 (H filed)

We receive & we lose, and must try to achieve gratitude & embrace with whole hearts whatever of life that remains after the losses - Dubus