I have been on these boards since the beginning of '99 (originally under LadyK)!<P>I remember my first few posts - those were scarry days and before I knew it - I was a member! <P>There are some great threads going on the <B>In Recovery</B> board where people have realized how far they've come and the things they learned. For example:<BR> <A HREF="http://www.marriagebuilders.com/forum/Forum31/HTML/002839.html" TARGET=_blank>http://www.marriagebuilders.com/forum/Forum31/HTML/002839.html</A> <P>SKM posted a wonderful <B>mule</B> story that I think you might find inspirational:<BR> <A HREF="http://www.marriagebuilders.com/forum/Forum31/HTML/002783.html" TARGET=_blank>http://www.marriagebuilders.com/forum/Forum31/HTML/002783.html</A> <P>I hope you get a chance to venture to this board for the success stories for encouragement. Plan A is hard, but with a boost here and there you can be successful.<P>Time really heals all wounds!<BR> <A HREF="http://www.marriagebuilders.com/forum/Forum31/HTML/002876.html" TARGET=_blank>http://www.marriagebuilders.com/forum/Forum31/HTML/002876.html</A> <P>I wish you all continued success in your personal recovery/healing as well as marital recovery/healing!<P>God Bless!<P> <P>------------------<BR><B><I>RECOVER * REFOCUS * REGENERATE ~ BREATHE * RELAX</I></B><P>By Eleanor Roosevelt ~~<BR><UL TYPE=SQUARE><BR><LI>"People grow through experience if they meet life honestly and courageously. This is how character is built." <P><LI>"No one takes advantage of you without your permission."<BR></UL>

Lovely post, Free...<P>Everyone LISTEN to the whisper...

Thank you, NB,<P>Congratulations on the mega monster thread!<P>So why is it I only get a response from someone who has posted 3000 times?<P>Go figure!<P>May God bless your days and guide your ways!<P> <P>------------------<BR><B><I>RECOVER * REFOCUS * REGENERATE ~ BREATHE * RELAX</I></B><P>By Eleanor Roosevelt ~~<BR><UL TYPE=SQUARE><BR><LI>"People grow through experience if they meet life honestly and courageously. This is how character is built." <P><LI>"No one takes advantage of you without your permission."<BR></UL>

You know, I think you only got a reply from me because people come, hit the links and go from there...<P>Don't underestimate how this thread has helped people...<P>...and also remember, this is the board where the feelings are MOST RAW...<P>God I hated the feelings I had when *I* Just Found Out...<P>Wishing you a blessed day too!!!!<P>------------------<BR>~Sheryl<BR>(a bit worse for the wear, but hanging in there)<P><B>Life <I>is</I> difficult</B>.<BR><I>The Road Less Traveled</I><BR>~M. Scott Peck

Sheryl,<P>Thanks for the reminder! I love that mule story and I've linked to it on a couple threads and even sent it to a friend who's H left her and the kids Christmas eve.<P>I remember how numb I was. I was in such shock and I don't think it really hit me for 7 or 8 months!<P>Then I remember how much pain I felt - how I thought my chest was going to explode with all the pain and pressure!<P>Time has healed this pain and although it will never fully go away it has faded greatly!<P>Now I feel <B>peace</B> and <B>calm</B> about 95% of my days! I am <B>happy</B> and <B>content</B> with myself and my marriage!<P> <P>Up from here...<p>[This message has been edited by Free2BMe (edited April 24, 2001).]

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