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I'm bumping my thread to wish every American here a safe, sober and sane Fourth of July.
That I am able to come here -- taking a break from grilling chicken and buffalo burgers -- to do so is a testament to the wonderful help and support I've received from the people here over the past months while I went through one of the worst times of my life.
My divorce has been final for over three weeks. I haven't had any contact with WW for months. And for anyone who wonders if Plan B has any merit, let me give testimony to how much it's meant to my sanity. WW has gone on her separate path, and I on mine. I was told by a mutual friend a little over a month ago that he thinks the affair is over and that she's miserable.
But miserable I am not! Today the word "independence" has a new meaning for me. I didn't anticipate it being this way, but rather than be a slave to shattered dreams and broken promises, I am once again independent -- am am looking forward to the days to come as an independent person!
Thank you, MB. Best wishes for the Fouth of July!
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Thank you for the update Fred. I am so happy for you and I wish you a heartfelt Happy 4th! True independence for you.
I also appreciate you telling us how plan B is good. I just know is hard.
The Leopard is a loser and we knew that all along. He business.
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Happy 4th of July, Fred! Glad you are doing well.
BW-me 47yrs
WH-him 50yrs
married 24yrs, together 25 yrs,DD 25yrs, DD 22yrs(granddaughter born 3/14/2012).
D-Day#1 discovered cell phone calls 6/30/2009
D-Day#2 7/26/2009
Plan D 06/2012/WH served 8/17/12
WH left 7/25/2009/WH moved in with OW 7/29/2009
Trying to reconcile 12/30/2009/left 10/22/2010
2nd OW 8/2011? and living in Idaho.
"Dochas" Gaelic for hope which I have with me at all times because it is tattooed on my lower back.
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Asked H to leave, don't want him to but need him to 5/11/2010
H finally wants to work on marriage 5/13/2010 This is great news, Traci. I wish you the best!
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Just a little add-on, "pat on the back:" I ran a 5K this morning. They posted the results this afternoon and I finished third in my age group. I didn't stick around for the awards ceremony, but it appears I earned a medal! (Makes me wonder how well I'd have done without a bad back!) 
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Happy 4th Fred.
Yes, there is life after a D. I'm finding that the BS heals and starts to have a peaceful life while the WS gets stuck in chaos, turmoil, and unhappiness.
Amazing how that works out, huh?
BS - me 56
XWH - 57
12/25/06 - Dday - WH promised NC. Plan A in effect. Thought we were in recovery.
6-3-07 - Dday#2 Found out NC never took place and A never ended. Found MB NC promised again, but WH would not write NC letter.
9/07 - Dday #3. Still lying and sneaking around. Plan B implemented
WH wants nothing to do with me
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Yes, there is life after a D. I'm finding that the BS heals and starts to have a peaceful life while the WS gets stuck in chaos, turmoil, and unhappiness.
Amazing how that works out, huh? Happy 4th to you too, Chai. I am reminded of Abraham Lincoln's wonderful line: "Most people are only as happy as they choose to be." The opposite side of that coin is, of course: Most people are as miserable as they make themselves to be. Waywards toss aside morals, standards, personal responsibility and values - and then think they have a "right" to be happy.
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Since this place has become somewhat of an "extended family" to me, I thought I would let folks know that this evening I picked up my nineteen year A.A. chip. I've been pretty quiet about it this year, since it's not been one full of joy. But I was reminded that it's important to show the newcomer that it is possible to go through tough times without having to take a drink. And I have managed to do that! I also like the aesthetic "balance" the Roman numerals (XIX) provide to the chip. Not only am I grateful to the fellowship and program of A.A., but I am also grateful to the wonderful help and support I've received from a group of people who are even more anonymous than the crowd I've hung with for nineteen years!
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Woohoo!!!! Congrats! 
johnstwin-
"I may not know what the future holds, but I know who holds my future." -Martin Luther
Remarried my FXH 25 years to the day of our first M. God is so good-and sometimes so unexpected!
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Congrats Fred. GREAT JOB. I do not have a drinking problem but addictions DO run in my family. I decided that I would not take ONE sip of alcohol as to NOT fall down that slippery slope. I can't even imagine how hard it has been to deal with your own demons while you were dealing with YOUR OWN DEMON.  CONGRATS ETA I meant since my WH left. This other way sounds like I have NEVER drank alcohol. THAT would be FAR from the truth. Sorry about any misunderstanding.
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BW(Me)aka Scotty:37 DSx2: 10,12 DDAY2(PA)Nov27/09 Plan B Dec18/09 Personal R in works Scotty's THING  Newly Betrayed click herePraying for walls and doors. Thanx MM “Surviving is important. Thriving is elegant.” ? Maya Angelou PROGRESS NOT PERFECTION THANK YOU
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BW-me 47yrs
WH-him 50yrs
married 24yrs, together 25 yrs,DD 25yrs, DD 22yrs(granddaughter born 3/14/2012).
D-Day#1 discovered cell phone calls 6/30/2009
D-Day#2 7/26/2009
Plan D 06/2012/WH served 8/17/12
WH left 7/25/2009/WH moved in with OW 7/29/2009
Trying to reconcile 12/30/2009/left 10/22/2010
2nd OW 8/2011? and living in Idaho.
"Dochas" Gaelic for hope which I have with me at all times because it is tattooed on my lower back.
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Since this place has become somewhat of an "extended family" to me, I thought I would let folks know that this evening I picked up my nineteen year A.A. chip. I've been pretty quiet about it this year, since it's not been one full of joy. But I was reminded that it's important to show the newcomer that it is possible to go through tough times without having to take a drink. And I have managed to do that! I also like the aesthetic "balance" the Roman numerals (XIX) provide to the chip. Not only am I grateful to the fellowship and program of A.A., but I am also grateful to the wonderful help and support I've received from a group of people who are even more anonymous than the crowd I've hung with for nineteen years! Fred Allow me to offer my congratulations. That is an amazing accomplishment that speaks to your self discipline and your ability to "stick to the plan".
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Catching up on your wonderful life Fred, congrats - you have earned it.
Me:BW
Dday:12/31/09-Found MB 01/03/10
3DstepChildren24&20
PlanA:01/03/10
PlanB:03/25/10
D final 11/15/10
"I dare you to find some time and some place to be silent for longer than usual; a few moments, a few minutes, a few hours. Listen to your heart, listen to your soul; and most importantly, listen to the silence to see what it sounds like and how it speaks to you."
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Good for you Fred! So, how'd ya do it?
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BS 52, FWH 53, Married 1-1-84
D-day 5-14-07, WH moved in with OW
Plan A 9 months, DARK Plan B 3-17-08 until 3-2-09
WH and OW broke up 1-09
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Good for you Fred! So, how'd ya do it? One day at a time! (6,941 of them, so far) :-)
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