The material presented
here is not Al-Anon Conference Approved Literature. It is a method
to exchange
information, ideas, feelings, problems and solutions on a personal
level.
All I can say about the past couple of days is "Wow" and "Thank You".
I've had no more ugly confrontations with AH - he's been quite cooperative and is essentially out of the house now.
I've had a couple of friends who know about the situation reach out to me and offer me assistance during this period of transition - one of these offers came from a completely unexpected source this morning - made me weep with gratitude that these people are willing to open up their home to me and my son. It continually astounds me that there are people out there who seem to think a lot of me and feel that I am worth their care and concern. I am truly humbled.
As it turns out, I did not have to accept these offers. I was able to check out of the hotel today. When I called the front desk to notify them, they said that since I wasn't staying for the period of time I initially thought, that my room rate would increase. Ok, fine, whatever. Either way I still saved money in the long run. But after I got my stuff loaded up and went to finish checking out, the manager asked if everything with the room was OK. I said yes, everything was fine, my situation had simply changed and I no longer needed the room for the length of time I had initially planned for. He then said, "Well that's not your fault, it was beyond your control, so I'm going to waive the extra charges incurred by the rate increase." Of course, I thanked him profusely through my tears. Poor guy, having to deal with a weepy female
It's simple acts of kindness like this that renew my faith in humanity and keep me willing to give people the benefit of the doubt.
Don't get me wrong, I'm still an emotional wreck, but at least there are some good feelings in there too to help balance out the anger and grief.
As for my son, he's just glad to be home. He seems to be taking the situation with his dad in stride. As long as I can continue to stay steady with him, I think he'll be just fine.
Thanks again for listening and for holding my hand through this journey.
((((BG))))) I am soooo glad that things are moving along smoother for you right now. This program never ceases to amaze me, the kindness of strangers are truly gifts from our HP. Please continue to take care of you and your son.
Keeping you both in my prayers shelly
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