Originally Posted by Maika
So, when we say that invest in yourself and you'll be fine either way, we are speaking from experience. Don't worry about any specific tactics and being able to achieve it with perfection. Invest in yourself and it's all gonna be gravy and champagne.

You got this!

Maika - you inspire me, thank you for sharing so willingly. Stories like yours give us newbies some much-needed strength.

I know I'm not going to be the exception here. I will be going through D and it is going to be painful and difficult. There will be no recon. I'm still grieving this fact, but I know it to be true.

It's premature at this point, but down the road I would like to understand how you adjusted to being a single dad for your kids, and how old your kids were when you started. It honestly terrifies me.