I just separated from my husband a week ago tomorrow and I gotta tell you this has been the best week ever. Sometimes I feel bad because he too lost his family and he really didn't have much family to speak of other than us. His family has issues I couldn't even fathom before I met him 10 years ago and they ostracized us because of him. Shocker! His mom is very sick and may not live much longer but I cannot allow that or any other hardship in his life to deter me from going forward with a divorce. I had to file a PFA on him for the 3rd time and this time there is no turning back. I just have to keep reminding myself of the abuse when all I want to do is forget. I am not his mother and I do not have to take care of him anymore and neither do you.

Thanks! You are so right. We must be strong and make sure that we make good decisions. Life is too short

@Recently Separated- That kind of strong, positive attitude is rare. Keep it up, and 2011 will be an awesome year for you.

-Mary
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