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romantic fugitive.'s avatar

this is the kind of divorce that is "better". you're so so lucky! i wanted this kind too but it's impossible with my ex.

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The Demure Hedonist's avatar

I know, I'm sorry he's not playing fairly!

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S. K. Ratidox's avatar

I feel there needs to be more of this when it comes to letting a relationship gracefully end, even when marriage and parenthood are involved. Thank you for sharing such a powerful and insightful piece.

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Alsartawi's avatar

Suggested Title : "The Graceful Pain within a Painful Grace"

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The Demure Hedonist's avatar

Lovely.

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Jeff Feldman, MSW, LSW's avatar

Well done. 💛

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Adrian's avatar

It is a special thing to be able to move through significant change without loosing yourself, but needing also something new

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The Demure Hedonist's avatar

thanks, hoping I find the right balance

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