This is my story...and I'm stickin' to it. :) (LONG!)

Community Leader
Registered: 06-08-2010
This is my story...and I'm stickin' to it. :) (LONG!)
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Wed, 10-20-2010 - 12:22pm

To all my friends at EAS,

After having my emotional explosive roller coaster ride the other night, I decided that I would post my story here...it helps me to get it all down (and I have the time right now since I am using the library computer) and I value all of your insight and encouragement.

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-20-2009

Holy Moly, Heart!

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-10-2010

Hearts, thank you for sharing your story.

It's sad how we all started our As innocently, just by being friends, never thinking what would/could happen next.

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-18-2008

Hi All,

I’ve been away for a couple of weeks as life has been overwhelmingly busy as of late. I had some time today so I popped in to read and do some catching up.

Whether you think you can or you think you can't you are probably right. A parrot can repeat what it has learned but the mark of true intelligence is applying what is learned.

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-09-2008

Hi Heart (:

Thanks for getting that story out there!

Community Leader
Registered: 06-08-2010
Hi LL, I am fortunate in that I was smart enough to get out of the A before H discovered anything. He knew about xAP being my "friend"...one of the many friends that I have where I work. There were times where I would get very nervous wondering if he knew somehow...but I really do not think he ever would think that I was capable of making such horrible choices. Funny thing, isn't it? Isn't it a real shock to see the choices we made while in the A were deplorable and degrading? The slippery slope...you are so right. So incredibly slippery. My positive outlets are...scrapbooking letters that my DH and I wrote each other during our high school and college years, spending quality time with my DH on Fridays (our days off during the week), spending more family time at home (rather than wasting it with xAP and having to lie about my whereabouts - "I'm out shopping".,.blah, blah) and the most important thing which I do not think I have shared with you all yet is that I am in the process of finishing my masters degree!! And in the field of Professional Counseling, no less! Yes, I have wanted to be a therapist for many many years...I now have some choice experience under my belt, hey? Well, at least I will have a great deal of empathy for anyone who has gone through the pain and devastation that an A brings to mind, body and soul. So...that is what I shall be keeping busy with. NO time for an A and not replacing that with anything else that is devastating. I am also doing the "Love Dare"...a 30 day devotional that helps one tune into what is going on with one's self and one's marriage. I am keeping myself on the straight and narrow!! And thank you all again, for your amazing support. :) Hearts <3