A wonderful book you should read is "Getting Back Together." It talks a lot about the positives of separation, and even explains why it's important to have enough time to think. heal and grow (two weeks doesn't sound long enough to me).

I used to think quite negatively about separation until I read this book. It helped give me another perspective. I hope during the separation you'll use the time for personal growth and GAL. Try to plan some special things during that time and really focus on you (and the kids).

And definitely let husband be. He needs space and you probably need it too. Probably much more than you even realize.


There is no arriving, ever. It is all a continual becoming.