I appreciate your encouraging words, Newborn. It's so helpful to be reminded that everything will work out.

Rockon, good that you're focus is elsewhere, not on W.

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I am trying to fill up my schedule so that I don't think about H contacting me about either the extra, previously unanticipated step with our D process or an R talk. I'm going to be honest: I did feel some hope when he said he was open to talking. But before you come at me with a 2x4, I know, I know—have no expectations. Live as if I am already D'd.

My primary concern at the moment is my health. I recently found out I have pretty severe anemia, and that combined with the fatigue from the ADs have slowed me down a lot. So I've had to change up my exercise routine and work goals quite a bit. But I never say no to invites from friends.