I think you gave so much of your heart and soul during the 19 years until it's very hard to not grieve some when looking back. Make it temporary in time then look forward and how far you have traveled since your stroke as a single person.

There has to be happier times ahead looking at how much you stand to gain in peace of mind and in overcoming the stroke, even returning to work in some capacity at some point.

Head up, chin up, the stars are up and ahead of you is experience from the past.

I have come to realize (also through divorce) that some people have brick walls for one reason or another, and hang on tightly to those bricks. Some people are givers, some people are takers....

Sometimes we have to learn to close the door and open a window.

Best of Luck and warm(((((((HUGS))))))))

Bonnie

:cheer: :cheer: :cheer: Three cheers for women like you who manage to be strong when they feel weak, brave when they feel shaky and a great example of the inspiration that comes from doing everyday living well.

I have read most of your blogs and think you are a remarkable person. Sure you have weaknesses but it is your determination to make the most of life which shines through.

Sometimes we just have to leave people behind, it is not because we want to but because nothing we do can make them see life as we see it.Tough decision, but one we sometimes have to make.

Sue.:friends: :friends:

I feel for you.

Something i found the other day:

When the door of happiness closes, another opens; but often times we look so long at the

closed door that we don't see the one,

which has been opened for us.

:friends: :friends:

Mary

Hi Joanne

So happy to hear that you are able to close the door on the past and open a new door to your future.

I sincerely wish you the very best and every happiness in your future endevors.

Your stroke buddies have posted some very beautiful messages of encouragement for you.

As I am not so gifted with words I will say, enjoy the VERY BEST in life in every way that you can.

Smiles

Gary

i remember all the pain that i felt going through my divorce from my first husband and all of the denial that he had and still has about the circumstances surrounding the divorce (he recently attended an AA meeting with my current husband, and they talked, so i know that for a fact.)

i hope that someday your pain is gone.

:console: :hug:

sandy