Way to go, Painter!!! And what an interesting observation that after living under such chronic stress, the relief of that stress can actually leave you feeling a void.

It's actually quite profound. So much so that I had to share it with a friend of mine who is grieving a similarly difficult relationship.

Painter, you are an incredible woman, and I love that you are living in a much more peaceful situation. A peaceful void sounds like a major improvement, and eventually it won't feel like a void anymore... just peaceful.

(((((Painter)))))


H: 44, Me: 45
Married: 20 y Together: 25 y
no kids
Walk away: 12/15
Asked for temp separation 12/25/15
PA confirmed 3/16 (apparently neither the first, nor the last PA he has had)
H filed for D 5/16