Wow .. thank you for this post. Surviving is what I am working on at the moment. I am still at the beginning of my journey. I am glad to see that after the time, you are grateful for what you learned.
I have heard over and over again -- that I just need to file (even though my H just left). I hate our throw away society and easy come everything! I am protecting myself and my D, but I hope I am teaching her that love is worth fighting for and sometimes the fight is hard.
This pain is something I would never wish on anyone -- and to hear someone say that it was worth something -- makes it a little easier to bear. Hugs to you!!!
Me: 42 Him: 45 Daughter: 13 ____________________________________ Married 16 Years, Together 17 Years BD: 8/15/16 Moved out: 8/26/16