I’m so glad you found the article helpful, if nothing more than recognizing another warrior walking the path. I’m sorry for what you’ve endured, but happy you get to use it as a way to grow as a human. I encourage you to write, even if just for yourself. It has been a marvelous way for me to get so much of the thoughts and memories out of my head where I can look at them and then learn from and ultimately distance myself from.

I’m still digging out of the financial crevasse, but making huge progress. The first time there was money left over at the end of the month, I literally couldn’t believe it; checked and rechecked. What a small yet life-changing experience.

Hug your sons, tell them over and over how much you love them and then create a safe space for them to be — they have lots of healing to go through too.

Yay for you! Going No Contact is extraordinarily difficult, but keep reading and educating yourself. You can do this!