I did it... I think

Anna , your very welcome. I understand, my heart goes out to you. Seperation is one of the hardest hurts I’ve taken and I’m quite sure you can relate.  It’s such a blow to a woman’s emotional equilibrium its just about the most damaging illness you’ll ever have to face in your lifetime.

Be that as it may, it is of the utmost importance that when such a pain descends upon you, you realize that you can recover ~ that you will recover ~ and that this is in reality, an opportunity for you to attain real and total happiness according to your own standards.

It will be dam hard, in fact, it will probably be just about the most difficult thing you’ve ever done in your life.

I know I absolutely had to turn the page on that chapter of my own life. I had to quickly sever all ties with my husband, because he was the one that had inflicted this pain upon me.

It’s going to be similar to losing a vital part of your body, but you must let go, and the sooner you do let go ~ the sooner you’ll be able to set about rebuilding your life and ultimately finding the healthy happy you again. 

It’s going to hurt like you’ve never dreamed possible. You’re going to go through a number of mental and emotional phases ~ all of which are perfectly normal and necessary in order for you to “heal yourself” of this great hurt. It’s going to hurt, and you’re going to bleed, but with the proper care and time, you will recover.  You’re not alone nor going through anything that a lot of other people haven’t experienced and that in order to “get well,” you must understand the nature of the wound, what to do in order to heal it, and as much about the pre-requisites to total recovery as possible.

You’ll probably lay awake in bed at night and review “every minute” of your marriage, thinking that in this or that circumstance. These thoughts are only natural. It takes two people to make a marriage, and marriages come apart because of the differences in the two people involved. No one is perfect, and happiness in life is a matter of learning from our mistakes. Accept your own short-comings; vow that you will profit from what you’ve experienced; and then get on with your life.

Your doing very well Anna , I’m super proud of you and like I’ve said … I’m here for you. Lean on me if you need a friend or someone to just sit and listen … Believe in yourself , in the love within you , and the hope that keeps you keepin on. Each new day offers you a little more to work with. 

Take care and be well …  

What Jade says is important.  Material things are not.  You have something that alot of women don't, and that is you do have people willing to help you out.  That is great.  That is so good that you do have that.  The time that you spend "waiting for him to change" is wasted time.  Don't antagonize him.   Don't threaten him with leaving.  Just plan, or if you think best, just leave!  YOur life, your heart, your well being, and YOU are what are important.  Sometimes it is just the best to leave without a word if it's that bad, get away, deal with what you have to deal with from a distance, when your surrounded by people that can help you.........just a thought......sometimes it comes down to what's important, and what's important is YOU.

It sounds like you have a wonderful heart, and I hope you someday are free to express it to everyone, instead of being stifled.  Your a very intelligent woman Anna, and hopefully, you will be able to build your courage.  I know it doesn't come overnight.

Anna ~

There is something wonderful about having a friend like Bon ,she knows the path ~ I love her advice, she's truthful, she speaks from her heart , she's not judgemental, and she's filled with wisdom, she has lots of goodness to share with each one of us. IF theres anyone out there who could instill a little something in 'all' of us girls .. it would most defintely be Bon. She's a fabulous friend and someone I highly cherish.

I'm richer because of the friendship Bon & I have , she's my supporter , my advisor , my best friend , and a very special person to our world.

When I read the support from her on this specific thread I know she's feeling what she's writing and she cares. Anna .. take all the love and stick it inside your pocket , sit on it , roll in it , and smother yourself in it .. 'YOUR' a good person in a difficult position right now.

Friends are here! Bon & I aren't going anywhere .. so .. please keep thinkin' positive and don't forget .. You rock ~

Peace ..

Jade

Oh my gosh I feel so lucky to have you here. I do need to find a way to sneak off and read your posts to pump me back up in the evenings when I get sad and lonely in my house. (not that I am alone physically, but you don’t have to be to be lonely) anyway, thank you guys for the love and support. I feel like the fog is lifting. Everything is becoming more clearer. This whole relationship is making less sense- which is a good thing since it is easier to walk away from the nonsense than something that feels like it could be sorted.

Anyway, thanks for helping me keep pushing through. You guys are all wonderful gifts that I cherish.

Anna,

Wishing you many ongoing successful attempts at “taking back” all you can and being more and more of you to see, share and feel better about your self.

You are most definitely deserving of all that is there for the taking. ‘Seven times seven’ (an indefinite and unending #) of five dimensional hugs to you and surrounding you.

B 4 +++

Anna,

Lots of huggs and warm wishes.Hang in there!!!

Sending cyber Godivas your way,
Cleta

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Hang in there Anna! Just know your not alone hon!

YOU are important!