Feeling pretty grateful right about now. My (former) team took me out to happy hour this evening as a thank you for being their manager. With my promotion, I'm no longer overseeing this group of 18 women. We went out and had the best time! Honestly, I had no idea they actually appreciated all I did for them.... But now that I'm gone... All I hear is their gratitude. I'm a very supportive manager and I invested a lot of time in their ongoing development as individuals and as a team. It often took its toll, especially when I was trying to survive (literally) through bd and subsequent separation. The gifts, photos, and tears meant a lot. Management is a thankless job sometimes.
Earlier today, I was lamenting over the fact that ILYB was 2 years ago right after ex's 45 bday. If only I had known about MLC sooner! Truth be told, I'm glad I'm no longer with that man.... I would have never realized my potential and disposition for love and compassion had I stayed in that prison of doing things exactly as he wanted. What strange paths we must take, eh?
That's it for now- hoping to get some time to catch up on some threads soon!
Me- 30's H- 40's T-10 M-5 I moved out b/c he wanted space- June 15 D filed by H: September 16
