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Hi. I just reread the post about Mike and Joan and Roxy from Bob P. It made me sooo sad and also made me look at this situation that I am in, I ??? created.

Bob, your posts always strike deep. I can still hear you say, not too long ago - glad you didn't get the ink ??? How true and telling was that !!! Thank God you are here for all of us.

I do believe that the A is over, for now at least. WH mentions alot about moving out of state. I am assumming he wants to separate himself from her. This I do not know, but am hoping, duh. He tells me it is because of the climate. Yes, Texas is friggin hot in summer, but this is a man who is an exbiker (he tells me you are never an exbiker, it is more of lifestyle - I sure know how to pick 'em !!!) construction worker, trucker for cryin out loud. The heat does not bother this man.

Assumming the A is over, I have been stepping back from it all, perhaps getting too complacent or just really need a break from all the drama !!! We did go through and fill out the emtional needs in SAA. Things I already knew, but it was a start. I hang on his every word. Trying to see what and why really happened. I doubt if I will get the truth from him any time soon. But -- I have distanced myself from it all. I guess easy to do, since no drama is going on and he is here 24/7.

He has been doing work around the house and yard that he put off being on the road. God help me, this man needs a job soon. But -- then I will be anxious all over again ?? I must get some answers, peace before then.

I do put boundaries down. For myself anyway. I guess I just wanted to journal a bit here. Tell y'all I am so thankful for this place that I go to everyday ! I am still here, trying my best to be stronger and smarter. I think I am, but..... thanks again.

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Don;t assume the A is over. Its your WHs JOB to CONVINCE you the A is over.

Transparency
Repentence
Effort
NC

Minimum requirements for you to even CONSIDER adding an F sticker in fromt of the WS on his forehead !

But that calmness and detachment is the RIGHT way !

THINK about your boundaries. Communicate them to your WH.

Let him know you WANT him ( for now) but you don't NEED him.

You're doing great ! Attagirl !

And I'm glad you never got the ink done <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />


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