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Post by smilin61 on Jan 24, 2017 19:20:45 GMT -5
I pulled the trigger today.
It's been six years since I found this group on EP. I'm not sure what that means...if I'm a slow learner or my toe-dipper personality just needed the time to acclimate.
I woke up this morning, after a particularly hard day yesterday, knowing I couldn't do one. more. day. I wrote out a letter, thought about the best way for me to deliver it, and packed a bag.
Tonight is for me, my emotions, my needs. Maybe tomorrow I'll be able to listen to his...
So, I'm raising a cup full of my favorite wine to all of you. Your collective humor, wisdom and honesty have been my guideposts. I'm sure these will continue to be just as vital in the coming months.
Thank you - each of you, for sharing and being such a decent group of folks. I certainly couldn't afford to pay for the therapy I've encountered here. Nor would it have been as insightful coming from any other person(s).
I'm learning.
Yep, I think I've finally got this.
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Post by bballgirl on Jan 24, 2017 19:23:57 GMT -5
Congratulations!! I know it's not easy to rip the band aid off but once you do it's a relief! I'm happy for you!!
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Post by beachguy on Jan 24, 2017 19:25:25 GMT -5
Congratulations. On coming to a decision you started working on at least 6 years ago. Took me 30. You don't own slow. I got that one  |
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Post by lakeside4003 on Jan 24, 2017 19:26:12 GMT -5
Cheers right back at you! a nice Malbec for me...
couldn't agree more about the attitudes towards this wonderfully supportive group.
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Post by greatcoastal on Jan 24, 2017 19:28:58 GMT -5
What a great surprise! Wishing you strength, and much deserved happiness, in the days to come! Miss hearing from you! Feel free to keep posting.
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Post by itsjustus on Jan 24, 2017 19:33:08 GMT -5
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Post by misssunnybunny on Jan 24, 2017 19:39:35 GMT -5
Cheers, smilin61! So happy for you as you embark toward a new life! |
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Post by baza on Jan 24, 2017 19:58:49 GMT -5
Well done Sister Smillin.
Just as a sidebar, I am wondering what the fuck is going on, what with CagedTiger, shamwow, callisto and a few others having hit the eject button, and heraclitus redefining his deal, and assorted others shifting camp from the "staying" to the "seriously considering leaving" lot.
I don't recall these sort of numbers moving toward resolution at one time in the past, even in the much larger EP ILIASM group.
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Post by greatcoastal on Jan 24, 2017 20:38:01 GMT -5
Well done Sister Smillin. Just as a sidebar, I am wondering what the fuck is going on, what with CagedTiger, shamwow, callisto and a few others having hit the eject button, and heraclitus redefining his deal, and assorted others shifting camp from the "staying" to the "seriously considering leaving" lot. I don't recall these sort of numbers moving to resolution at one time in the past, even in the much larger EP ILIASM group. Here's a wild stab in the dark, "because some men have joined the "I did it, I'm divorced" crowd?" More woman than men pull the plug in divorce. Yet to see a number in SM's. Back to smillin61 and her well deserved victory !! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2017 21:16:21 GMT -5
Smilin61, you go girl! I could always feel your sunshine through your posts and now, you get to go and grab your happy life. Congratulations! You deserve it.
(I love seeing all this resolution going on here!)
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Post by tamara68 on Jan 25, 2017 12:19:11 GMT -5
Congratulations smilin61 ! cheers to a new start |
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Post by smilin61 on Jan 25, 2017 12:19:49 GMT -5
Well done Sister Smillin. Just as a sidebar, I am wondering what the fuck is going on, what with CagedTiger, shamwow, callisto and a few others having hit the eject button, and heraclitus redefining his deal, and assorted others shifting camp from the "staying" to the "seriously considering leaving" lot. I don't recall these sort of numbers moving toward resolution at one time in the past, even in the much larger EP ILIASM group. Hmmmm.... I'm not sure Baz.... Maybe we're more of a kick-ass group? Maybe our smaller numbers make this place more supportive and uplifting? Actually, both of those statements are true for me, just not sure if it has much to do with anyone else's decisions here. And thank you. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2017 12:36:14 GMT -5
Excellent! Good luck!
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Post by Lithium92 on Jan 25, 2017 12:40:18 GMT -5
I think it's something like that. Doing something that looks impossibly scary starts to look a bit more possible, less scary, more normal and acceptable when you see others do it. Plus the emotional and practical support of course.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2017 12:45:31 GMT -5
Congratulations. It really takes a while to take that step.
My lawyer says it takes more courage to divorce than to stay in a bad marriage.
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YAY!!!!!! I. Am. So. Happy. For. You!!!!!
