You sound terrific, as usual! I love reading your posts.
I agree with you....I would not take a minute of this back and I really mean it. This path is not what we expected or wanted in life, but IT WILL BE WHAT WE WANT TO MAKE OF IT!
I told H that I did not regret the days, even at my lowest....without them, I would not know how strong I am. I would not give that up for the world. I have so much more self-respect, dignity and honor for me....so much thanks for God and the wonderful people in my life. That is beautiful.
So, in the spirit of the season, I am thankful to have had a positive outlook ,as all of us here, on this whole thing.
I agree with the Dr. Laura book and just gender roles in general. But, I have to say that there were many times my H went out of his way to tell me that he did NOT buy into that, was not the type of guy who needed X, Y. Z. And now it turns out that was his biggest issue. WTF??!?!!! I think many men are a little ashamed to admit they need these things, believe this way. So, we are misled.
