One foot in front of the other

[Oceangl]

Just for clarity Elbereth, I was fully prepared to file if he continued to drag his feet or refused. Same as you, if you're done and/or protecting yourself, you gotta do what you gotta do. You can only live like that for so long. Especially the more you see your worth.

I think I knew I was close to forgiveness when he and OW didn't have so much power over me any more. I saw her once and realized she meant nothing to me. I t thought for a long time trying to figure out why I hadn't forgiven yet. Part of it was me realizing that I needed my anger to keep me safe. I was afraid if I forgave I would forget and someone would do that to me again.

I am not sure if I have all-the-way forgiven, but I am much more close. It's a journey. Well, at least it is for me. I know now I can protect myself. I also accept that people WILL hurt me in my future, that it's a part of life. And I can take care of myself.