My wow moment and my holy **** moment. (LONG)

Hey Nicole - you are sooo sweet!  I can't go to Abbott tomorrow as planned.  I am so sick with a summer bug and am suffering from exhuastion due to the stress of the week/weekend and lack of sleep that I feel it would be much better if I wasn't there - although I wish I could be.  I do have an appointment next week though - I'll let you know when it is and maybe we can do lunch on your lunch hour.  You are so kind and you are right my family is truely the greatest gift God has ever given to me I just adore them and them me!
I'll let you know about next week.
Luvies,
Sal

Thanks for sharing your story. You're clearly such an open, good hearted person and have made a great decision based on the crap you've taken from that thing, technically called a husband.  I'm sorry you were treated so poorly, but good for you taking charge and getting the F out now. You are SO young an beautiful, you've got a brand new GREAT life ahead of you.  And, I hope we meet some day.

We will meet - I've stated before that Sat. AM's are traditionally meant for my mom, my sister, my mom's best friend and I to have breakfast and coffee together then we walk.  It's really something I look very forward too and I hate to miss it - so I'm trying to find a good Sat. that will work for me.  I really could just eat you all up that's how much love I feel from this board!  I too am so excited to start living!  Thank you for your kind words!
Luvies,
sal

Wow - you seem so strong and have such great self esteem, it's almost surprising you put up with his shyt as long as you did!  Unbelievable that he could be so hateful...

CONGRATS on taking control of your life, Sal - keep your head up high and do what you know is right for YOU.  He doesn't deserve you.

It is surprising that I took it for so long - but I truly was so hopeful and also made a promise to God and Myself that I would do anything to save the marriage and I did it - I did anything I knew how to do and I am now content to know that I did everything I could.  So that is why I can now walk tall!
Thank you for your kinds words - your a doll!
Luvies,
Sal

With your head held high and a smile on your face....you go live a beautiful life that you deserve!

I envy your courage to speak up and leave.
Best wishes to you!
Natalie

Thank you so very much!
Sal

Sal - I know what it is like to feel like you have to keep your marital issues to yourself.  I went through a divorce 9 years ago and it was so hard to admit I had failed at my marriage, especially since he went directly to the other woman.  My family was shocked - I guess I hid it well.

Anyway, you are an amazing woman and so strong!  My best advice is to take the next couple years to get in touch with you and what you want in life.  I dated but very casually until I figured my sh*t out.  I am now extremely happily married and thrilled with the way things turned out.  My jacka** ex did me a favor and I have actually thanked him for it!

I know it is a tough road you have ahead of you but keep your chin up and come here for all the support and understanding you can stand!

Amelia

Thank you Amelia - I'm already thanking him just for how "light" I feel! 
This is truly the best thing that has happened to me in a very long time!

I admire your courage!  Keep your head held high and keep on keeping on.  And taking care of your #1.  Its easy advise to give, hard to take.

BTW...  You are beautiful...  I am jealous!