New chapter....with or without her

[Rose888]

And from this we learn two things:

It's been awhile since I read the validation thread.

I disagree with this part of the validation thread. 🙂

Maybe I read it using the wrong tone, but this doesn't come across as a statement that validates the feelings or perspective of the other person. It's like trying to pass "I'm sorry your feelings were hurt" off as an apology.