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I am out of my parent's house and in my own apartment!!!!! I moved out last weekend. It's just me and my 2 tea cup shih tzu "daughters". It is SO peaceful. I come in from work and the house is just like I left it and my stomach isn't in knots wondering how the mood of the home is going to be. The part time job that I took last year has turned into a full time position if I want although I believe we are going to compromise and go for a 4 day work week. I have enough money to cover my bills and even some left over.
This past year has just been exhausting. I feel like I have aged 10 years in one but through this whole experience, I have grown in so many ways. My heart is still hurting from all of the broken dreams that alcoholism has caused. It took who I thought was my best friend away from me. BUT I have gained many new friends on this site. I have never met any of you but in so many ways, you have played a huge role in my life. God definitely led me here and I don't say things like that lightly but it was so obvious that it can't be ignored.
Just wanted to fill you in and let you know how much you helped me get to another good place in my life.
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"Just being there for someone can sometimes bring hope when all seems hopeless." - Dave G Llewellyn
Enjoy the peace you have created in your new home. That feeling of knowing that there will be none of the drama at home is amazing. I love to feel at peace within my home. It is my place of solitude with my children and we have a home here that we did not have before. Congrats!
im so glad you have got peace and serenity. your life sounds wonderful. im not quite there yet. im still living with the aftermath. my sons are damaged but im trying to inspire and influence with my new calm attitude. enjoy.x
I can relate to the peace within my own home. When the exAH moved it was like the entire house breathed a sigh of relief. This house has never before felt as much a home as it does now. Congratulations to you!
Congrats on your new place and your new sense of peace/serenity!!!
Hugs P :)
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Stepping onto a brand-new path is difficult, but not more difficult than remaining in a situation, which is not nurturing to the whole woman.- Maya Angelo
Your journey has been really inspiring. I know this has been hard for you. You have shown courage and faith and I'm impressed by the way you have dealt with everything. You deserve this serenity because you really worked for it.
Thank you for your positive message that is filled with so much courage, growth and wisdom.