Barbie, Barbie, Barbie,

We would all like to hear "I'm sorry", BUT THE ONLY ANSWER TO WHY THIS CHANGE IN HIS M O CAN COME FROM HIM. Unless he tells you what his motives are you can spend all your time trying to figure him out to no avail. Remember, you've already been there, done that. Chances are he doesn't even understand what he's feeling. That's the biggest thing that drove me crazy about all of us on MLC. We spent so much time looking for "babysteps" that it kept us from looking at the bigger picture, and yes generally the whole MLC drama boils down to control (Hey Fig you go girl!). The same kind of Control that they have convinced themselves they never before had with us.

Look, I'm not saying that he isn't starting to recognize what he's missing, but I know you have made a life. Don't even give this a 2nd thought unless and until he's man enough to tell you something, anything.

You were better off when you saw him for the lying sack of sh@t he has been. It gave you strength and hope for a better life.

Anyone can be redeemed, but they have to want to be, and that takes hard work and the courage to admit to the pain they have caused. Will you ever hear that? Will any of us? It would be nice but we can't let it get in the way of our happiness. You've been doing such a great job with that and I'm so proud of you!

Love,
Bethie