I've survived the first holiday as a "single". I went to a party that was almost all couples, but I didn't feel strange being there. Getting through these types of events is a big step for me. I think the more family oriented holidays later in the year will be difficult, but by then I'll have more time under my belt.
Next week is my birthday and I'm not sure if I should be here or out. I have an IC that day and am playing golf in the afternoon, but it will still be a strange day.
My daughter wrote me today via text and said some really nice things. She is in Paris for a couple days and wished I was with her as we like the same things when traveling. I thought that was really nice. I hope this time away from here is allowing her to examine how her mother has been manipulating her. I hope she can come back relaxed and just focuses on taking care of herself and not caretaking her mom.
