Rollercoaster at rest: now what?

[NYGal]

So far so good re: dog. I didn't give him any breakfast, so hopefully things are settling down.

I went to the grocery store this morning and spotted the woman who introduced me to W. I couldn't turn away and go down the next aisle fast enough. I didn't want to have to tell her about all this, and I didn't want any more people to know. The more that know the more real it is. Grocery shopping is hard enough as it is. It's what I always did for US. I realize I'm co-dependent, and I've put a hold on the book Co-Dependent No More at the library.
I also want to read The Lost Art of Listening. Wonka recommends that.

The living situation is OK. The woman I share the downstairs with is rather sour and keeps to herself. I'm going to practice relationship skills on her. All the things I would be afraid to say to a partner for fear of irritating or starting a fight... I'm going to be upfront and open and see how it goes with sour woman. The mom and son upstairs are nice and want to be more social. I like my alone time, but it's nice to have people around.

For my Rebuilding Seminar I have to write a good-bye letter to W before tomorrow night. I'm dreading it. I know I'll cry. Oh well... nothing new there I guess.

As usual, I'm sort of exhilarated to see W like I did last night, and then sad when reality sets in again the next day. I miss her. But I'm keeping busy.

xo to you all