Since asking my husband for a divorce after 22 yrs of being together (20 married), life is feeling freed up w/possibilities galore. It's scary at times, like wearing a pair of ice skates and learning to strengthen your ankles, as I've never been much of an ice skater. Bear w/me, this is my first official blog, so I want to get the creative juices flowing. And flow they must...
This has been a year of letting go, of my maxi-van, which was a great reminder of family trips, which are few these days, 30# of weight, which feels so much lighter, ideas or expectations of people (this one's a toughie), and friends, who were more 'couple' friends. Now this should be interesting to observe as it unfolds, or should I say, I unfold and evolve. People have come and gone in my life over the years and the ones that are true friends are still here, no matter the circumstances.
It's a bit bittersweet at times thinking that I'm letting go of the man that I've been through life w/the past 20+ years. He's the father of my beautiful children, for which I'm eternally grateful, and has made me laugh and cry, usually over his silly antics and goofy theatrics. He's like an old shoe, and I mean that in the positive sense. A person I've been totally comfortable with who has allowed me to show all sides w/o judgment. Now you're asking, why then am I leaving this relationship? My friends and family understand the reasons, which I will refrain from mentioning.
Relationships need tending, like a garden, and weeds tend to thrive and crowd out the flowers if you're not aware. What came to mind the other day was the word, 'landmines'...which if not detonated or taken care of, erode the foundation and create a loss of trust, among other things. I think in any relationship, there are these situations that potentially can make or break a relationship. I realized at the moment when they were happening and thought, 'this too shall pass', but did not always take time to work through them. And then there are the intractable habits of people who consciously or unconsciously do not want to change. And therein lies the dilemma... I'm in the process of change and growth and w/someone who likes the status quo and the familiarity and comfort of the old ways. I can only go forward and continue to blossom into this wonderful woman who is realizing her purpose in life and living it daily. So that's it in a nutshell folks...more to come.