For the past 2 years since my divorce, I've always said this was gonna be my year and it hasn't so I'm not gonna say that this year. I'm just gonna hope that I find peace and happiness. So much has happened in the past two years. Lots of hurt and heartache, lots of learning about myself and relationships. The one thing I've come to realize is that it doesn't matter what happens to us as long as we be who we are and become what we are capable of becoming.

I think the true definition of peace is knowing that we would do things exactly the same if we had to do it all over for the most part because it only true the mistakes that we learn. No regrets, no guilt. Respect yourself and keep your integrity. I've learned that from this forum.

I have this new relationship that I'm focusing on this year. This person is special and deserves to be treated with care. That person is me!

We all deserve to find happiness and I think it always come back to loving and trusting ourselves because that will remain constant in a world that is ever changing. Sure, we may change and adapt to our surroundings but I think it's important that we realize that just because we are alone that doesn't mean that we are unworthy.

I'm not a religous person but I plan on going to church today and pray for all us here on MB. Pray that we all find what we're looking for. Thank you all for making me feel attached when I've felt in disarray, for giving me strength when I feel weak and most of all, for giving me some guidance when I was lost.

"I have this new relationship that I'm focusing on this year. This person is special and deserves to be treated with care. That person is me!"

I couldn't agree with you more! Personal recovery is the foundation, and a good foundation makes a whole lot of other things possible. I'm happy to hear that you've made this committment to yourself!


"Thank you all for making me feel attached when I've felt in disarray, for giving me strength when I feel weak and most of all, for giving me some guidance when I was lost."

I ditto this. These boards--the people who post on them--are a blessing to many more than they will ever know (I'm sure that I'm not the only longtime luker around).

Happy New Year to all!

Congratulations Coughlin!

Now....you are on the right path.
Please, don't look back, only go forward!

Best wishes for you in 2007 and beyond.

K!

This is the person we all need to learn to love the way we want to be loved. It's taken me years to learn that I'll never find another person who can love me enough to make me feel really special. Only I can do that. And only when I can do that, can I love another person that same way. Wishing a wonderful 2007 to all of us!