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DMO, I don't know what to say that hasn't been said already. You are doing the right thing, but you've done the right thing before, and it worked for you. You need to stop being so soft hearted though.

Yeah, I'm going to be a little harsh... motherly I call it, because I've known you from the get-go here, and we are going to meet at the zoo sometime soon aren't we?

What in heavens made you think he would change? You know better. Get yourself into some counseling so that you can learn how to get rid of this toxic man and gain some self-esteem. As well as yourself, some family counseling would be good, as has been mentioned.

When we meet, hopefully next spring, I want to hear how you have moved on and found someone who treats you like the princess you deserve to be treated.

Yes, I've been waiting to hear from you J9-I am such a pushover! I know this and yet I continue to give him chances. I don't want to hate him, but I don't want to love him either... It's so hard because of all the time and money I've invested in him. Plus the kids... I feel a lot stronger now which helps, it's the hurt part I'm going through which is what makes me feel ill.

Yes I am looking very forward to meeting up with you in the near future, I love the zoo-especially with friends!! I appreciate having you all here to talk to me, it helps me tremendously to get through this. Thank you all so much