It's been a while since I posted anything about myself. So, I decided to pop in and say "Hi!" to all of my wonderful friends here. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />

Life has been great for the past year! My 1st anniversary is this Saturday and I couldn't be happier. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" /> My H treats me amazingly well (which I still have a hard time accepting! LOL) We do things together all the time and I actually enjoy it! LOL He also treats the kids good. Kyle (my oldest) has had the hardest time dealing with having a step-father. Dylan loves the attention that he gets from a decent man and Noah loves him. He calls him "Honey!" Occasionally he calls him "Dad" but usually it's only when Terry's boys are with us.

As for my ex, he's still not the father I had hoped he'd be. The last time he saw Kyle, he called him an [censored]. Kyle hasn't talked to him since (that was in September). Dylan and Noah haven't talked to him since Christmas, when he told them that he didn't get them anything for Christmas and he didn't give a **** if he ever saw them again. He says that I've "turned the boys" against him. Not true. I don't say anything bad about their father and I'm the one who tries to encourage them to call him, even though I know it will be a disappointment to them. The last time I talked to him was a few days after Christmas. He yelled the entire time and I didn't raise my voice once. He said that the kids quit calling him in September and I reminded him that he quit calling the boys 2 years ago (except for returning calls when they leave messages)He ended by hanging up on our 5 yr old. Very mature, isn't he? But it's his loss. Dylan and Noah have stopped talking about him. Kyle talks about him occassionally and usually it's not nice. I try to discourage that though.

Other than that, the kids are happy and healthy. We've all really come a long way since December of 99!

As for MB, I miss talking to all of my "old friends" from here (Bill, Lesa, Tim, Gina, Dawnetta, Shawn, Murph...and I could go on and on!! LOL LOL) Hope you all are doing well! I wish nothing but the best for you!!!!!!

Love,
Mitzi <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />

Hi mitzi,

Not many of the old gang here, I guess I am the slowest to move on... just getting a divorce now.

I am glad you are doing so well. Thanks for coming back and showing us there is hope of a better future. Best of luck to you

Mitzi, I'm still reigning as the Princess of Caerlon and our kingdom is woefully short of residents. You can come play there anytime. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> And bring any of the oldies. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="images/icons/shocked.gif" /> I mean old timers. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="images/icons/shocked.gif" /> I mean long timers. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="images/icons/shocked.gif" /> I mean members of the old gang. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="images/icons/shocked.gif" /> I mean....well, you know what I mean. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />

mitzi, I never really corresponded with you, but I remember your story and I'm glad to hear everything's going so well, except for the behavior of your XH over which you have no control. Thanks for stopping by. It's always good to hear about the life after...

Lora,

Hi! I have been reading and keeping up with most here (especially when I see a familiar name), so I read about what's happening with you. I'm really sorry it's come to this point for you. It always makes me sad when someone else goes thru this part because I know how hard it is. Just keep hanging in there...it will get better.

Cinderella,

I'm beginning to think the Caerlon thread may give the MEGA THREAD a run for it's money! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />

LetsTry,

You're right...I don't have any control over my ex. If I did, he'd be in the boys' lives much much more. The only thing I can do is hope that one day he wakes up and realizes what he's missing.

The reason I posted this is just for that reason...to show that there can be a better life after D. If only you want it and are willing to work for it.

Hugs to you all!
Mitzi <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />