Hi Anita,

When I think of my “ex” I think of my alcoholic spouse that died.  We were going thru a divorce, but he died before anything was finalized.  So, still refer to him as my ex, not my spouse.

I don’t consider my “bf” (how’s that?) to be my “ex”.  When he is no longer my partner, I will not have to refer to him at all.  I will go through the grieving process, I think I kind of already have begun, but he will just be him…my past.  We still communicate, still are in therapy, and I am trying to see where this goes.

I felt much better tonight.  My daughter and I did our puzzling, and that’s something she and I enjoy together.  I guess we both need to shift our focus, and it may even help with her PTSD.  I know it helps with my anxiety and depressive moods.

I tested COVID negative, which was a positive in my day.  Although there are days when I could care less if I’m here or not, I know my daughter depends on me, my son would be devastated, and my family would be in pain. At this point in my life, at 58, I was hoping to be living simply and in peace.  I think it will be awhile before I get there.

Just keep social distancing and masking.  It does make a difference.

Katie

• This reply was modified 4 years ago by Katie.
• This reply was modified 4 years ago by Katie.