I just got a letter from my lawyer

[Serena]

My divorce will be final on or about September 20. One day after my 22nd anniversary.

 

[olena]

 

[faithinkarma]

Odd how that works out eh? Mine became final one day after my thirty-first. Good luck to you !

 

[Serena]

yeah, it's odd.

31 years? Wow! I spend too much time wondering what in hell happened along the way, or maybe it was always flawed. I need to stop that.

 

[Lewski709]

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On to better things. The road ahead is what you make it and remember, there is a reason for everything.

 

[Serena]

Thanks, but don't be sorry. All this is a good thing.

 

[Pooh67_68]

Remember what I posted before. It is better to have loved and lost, than to still be married to the pyscho.

 

[faithinkarma]

Originally posted by Serena
yeah, it's odd.

31 years? Wow! I spend too much time wondering what in hell happened along the way, or maybe it was always flawed. I need to stop that.

Absolutely !!!!! Look forward. I promise, the best is yet to come. Not only was I married for over 30 years, I had dated him for four years before we got married. Becoming "just me" after all those years was an incredible adventure. ( although I freely admit it was a painful process taking those first steps ) My experiences led me to contact with so many women going through the same thing. The ones who did not thrive, were the ones who were so wrapped up in the past that they were unable to move ahead. I have no idea what your circumstances are of course, but my own motto became "the best revenge is to create a happy life for myself".

As Lewski709 said, there is a reason for everything. After several years on my own I met and married the most wonderful man. Who knew it could be so good? But I do not begrudge "lost" years. They made me what I am. And they make me truly appreciate each day. I'm going to shut up now because I am getting sappy.

 

[MaryAnnDVC]

 

[crazyforgoofy]

There is life after divorce, my dear. A great life if you choose to make it so. Spending time getting to know who you are "alone" is time well spent.

Congratulations and good luck in the next wonderful phase of your life. :thewave:

 

[LScot]

Hugs Laurie.

Now about that party!!

 

[jrydberg]

I wasn't married as long and I'm a guy, but FIK has some good advice there. Look forward with optimism

 

[TerryU.]

As the saying goes:

As one door closes, another door opens. Better days are coming!

 

[Dan Murphy]

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[monkeyboy]

 

[cynsaun]

 

[Blondie]

Look at it as the first day of the rest of your life.

 

[NHAnn]

Thinking of you with best wishes, as always Laurie.

 

[Jeanny]

 

[Pooh93]

Take care.