JMSTL Thread 6-Let's go for a test drive

[Jmstl]

So it seems, at least to me, one of the best things that has happened so far has been taking a small break from the boards.
It allowed my to just live my life and not focus on healing, which has then happen more or less organically.

I am in no way claiming I am fully healed (I never will be)
But focusing on ME, and not my SITUATION, has helped immensely.

I have met someone who shares my beliefs, my values, my interests, and who I have more chemistry with than anyone I have ever met. We are both cautiously optimistic.

My transmission issues seem to have gone away.

I am extremely happy as a person, with my situation, and where I am heading. Of course there is always room for improvement, but IC says I have made a huge amount of progress in the 8 months I have been going. She said I seem incredibly insightful. I mentioned that I basically had set up what I call 'markers' for gauging my healing process. She asked what some were, so I thought I would share.

1.Stop crying over the situation (x)
2.Emotional detachment(x)
3.Not wanting her back(x)
4. Being okay with being alone (x)
5. Being excited to start something new <--This is where I am