Originally Posted by Allison
This big work news. It is something I have been working towards for over a year. It was extremely difficult, and I was working on it during our separation and just as he returned.. I knew if I was successful there would be an award ceremony in my industry, a kind of public event, and I felt so sad about the idea of there being no loving partner there in the front row cheering me on.

Allison, congratulations on your achievement. It sounds like you worked hard and did this all on your own, and you will have many people clapping for you, even if MrBlankExpression is a dork.