Its been a long time since I posted on this forum... Kudos to all those who continue to help those in need. I wish I could to contribute and help here more.

When I was going through my own personal drama this forum let me know that I was not alone in something that I believed that never could happen to me. Well it happened. I found help in my friends, family, strangers, and this forum. The words by complete strangers written here to me will never be forgotten.

Now I am doing better, actually better and stonger than I have been for a long time. This experience although the worst and most difficult and painful experience in my life has turned out to make me a better person than before. I am stronger and happier than I have been in a long time. I still have a hole in my life where my mate and marriage was but there is plenty to be thankful for.

Its not what life throws at you but more what you make of it. And that does not involve anyone else just yourself. You eventually figure that out. Despite many fears, I have been able to live and excel without my WS.

My eldest daughter recently won a award for the hardest working and most inspirational student in grade 7. She is a student who has never had it easy and she did this while her parents were going though a divorce.

When I look back on my life I think this will be one of my most proudest moments. Despite many accomplishments in my life this one really takes them all! She is an major inspiration to me, I hope I can be the same to her.

Don't underestimate your children, you can be the difference in their life.

Be strong and protect yourself and your children from the evils in this world. The strong and just will prevail!

Cheers,

Miker

Miker,

Glad for the update. I can feel the pride in your post. Interesting what is really important in our real lives, the WS will never understand. All the more reason to view them as NOT from this planet, eh? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Very proud of u and your family.

take care,
L.

Bumping to encourage other BS' that moving forward is ok. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

L.

Miker--
I haven't followed your story, but wanted to say that your post was so encouraging today to me. I recently made a big decision that involved a job vs. my children--a decision that before would have been a no-brainer, but infidelity changed even the choices set before me-and your post helped confirm that I did do the right thing. It is encouraging to see the pride and love you have for your children.

I am sure you ARE an inspiration to your daughter.
Thanks for sharing.

Intexas

*thumbs UP and a *snap*

Thanks for the kind words Orchid. Yes I am a proud papa, and although my xWS is proud as well she doesn't really get it of how hard my daughter and I worked to get her to achieve the things she did.

Intexas,

I've definitely put some of my career ambitions somewhat on hold in order to do the right thing for my kids. Having something like that award happen out of the blue makes you stop second guessing yourself and your priorities. I don't think there is anything more rewarding than seeing your children succeed. I wish you all the best and I'm pretty sure you'll see some of your sacrifices pay off in a big way in the near future!

Cheers,

Miker